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Jeanne Muchnick, Daily Voice Deputy Editor, Content, has covered everything from baby advice for Parents Magazine to travel finds for The Rough Guides to human interest features for The New York Times to lifestyle insights for prevention.com. She has been a Senior Editor at top national women's magazines including Woman's World and Woman's Day and was instrumental in the launch of Gannett's InTown, Rockland and Putnam magazines. She is also the author of Dinner for Busy Moms, a 2010 Mom's Award winner. Among her favorite things to write about: Her neighbors and surrounding communities. So email her and fill her in on what's happening near you. And, follow her on Instagram @dailyvoicefeatures.

Jeanne was formerly a deputy editor at Daily Voice.

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Ridgefield Teen Sends 'BearHugs' To Military Families Ridgefield Teen Sends 'BearHugs' To Military Families
Ridgefield Teen Sends 'BearHugs' To Military Families RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- What started as a school project has turned into a full blown 501(c)(3) nonprofit for 15-year-old Campbell Kinsman. The Ridgefield High School sophomore came up with the idea after an eighth-grade teacher assigned the class a yearlong project on making a difference.  "It sounds cliche, I know," said Kinsman, "But helping others is always something I wanted to do." And so, despite not having any family or friends in the military, the then 13-year-old created BearHug, which sends monthly care packages to children whose parents are deployed. The goal is…

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Lifestyle
Have You Voted, Fairfield County? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You Have You Voted, Fairfield County? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You
Have You Voted, Fairfield County? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- In the mood for a smear? Or like yours toasted?  Five finalists are in the running for Fairfield County's DVlicious best bagels. If you're not hungry yet, you will be when you read each profile. But first, vote. You have until 4 p.m. Monday, May 30 and can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Bagelman Danbury, Brookfield Bagel King, Bridgeport, Fairfield Stew Leonards, Norwalk, Danbury Upper Crust Bagel, Old Greenwich Village Bagels, Norwalk, Fairfield

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Lifestyle
Barbecue Bliss: Five Finger-Licking 'Must Try' Fairfield County Caterers Barbecue Bliss: Five Finger-Licking 'Must Try' Fairfield County Caterers
Barbecue Bliss: Five Finger-Licking 'Must Try' Fairfield County Caterers FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- It's barbecue season! Or, at least it will be once the rain stops and Memorial Day jump starts the unofficial start of summer. This year, let someone else to the grilling. We've rounded up five companies willing to do the work for you. Your go-to not on the list? Tell us about it in our Comments or add to the discussion on Facebook. Clambakes of Connecticut: Clambakes rank up there with barbecues. At this Shelton-based company, you have your choice of both. Best of all, they do them year-round keeping that summer feeling going way past August. Book It: 203-736-71…

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Lifestyle
Have You Voted, Rockland? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You Have You Voted, Rockland? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You
Have You Voted, Rockland? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The heat is on for who has Rockland's DVlicious best bagels. Three finalists are in the running (recaps below). Now, grab some cream cheese and voice your opinion. You have until 4 p.m. Monday, May 30 and can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Bagel Train, Suffern David's Bagels, New City and West Nyack Nyack Hot Bagels 

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Lifestyle
Lights, Camera, Action: HBO's 'Divorce' Films In Yonkers Lights, Camera, Action: HBO's 'Divorce' Films In Yonkers
Lights, Camera, Action: HBO's 'Divorce' Films In Yonkers WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Hastings once again takes center stage when it comes to Hollywood scouting. The village, recently profiled in The New York Times for its large number of TV and movie productions, is yet again the setting for a movie. According to the Facebook page Hastings Downtown 10706, filming is taking place until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 for "You Can Choose Your Family." The movie is filming along Euclid Avenue, with base camp at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry. "You Can Choose Your Family" is a comedy starring Jim Gaffigan, Anna Gunn and Samantha Mathis and …

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Lifestyle
White Plains Filmmaker Spotlights Greenwich Estate In New Documentary White Plains Filmmaker Spotlights Greenwich Estate In New Documentary
White Plains Filmmaker Spotlights Greenwich Estate In New Documentary WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Everyone has that favorite aunt or that favorite childhood home where memories were forged. For Sam Ketay, who grew up in White Plains and Armonk, his aunt's estate in Greenwich where everyone would gather for family dinners, holidays, weddings and swim parties, fit both those bills. And so, when the filmmaker was thinking about the kind of documentary he wanted to make, it all came down to 80-year-old Norma Asnes.  The nine-minute short entitled "A Wonderful Place," will be previewed at The Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF). The film follows the h…

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Lifestyle
In A Rush? Java Up At One Of Fairfield County's Drive-Thru Starbucks In A Rush? Java Up At One Of Fairfield County's Drive-Thru Starbucks
In A Rush? Java Up At One Of Fairfield County's Drive-Thru Starbucks FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Ya gotta love a drive-through Starbucks. And luckily, Fairfield County is full of them.  Got a favorite? Tell us. Meanwhile here's where to go when you're in a rush and/or have a sleeping toddler in the car and/or are just too lazy (or it's raining too hard) to get out and walk across the parking lot. Bethel: Big Y Plaza, 87A Stony Hill Rd., 203-797-8265; open till 9:30 p.m. Bridgeport: 255 East Main St., Bldg 1, Suite 1, 203-331-2952; open till 9 p.m. Danbury: 109 North St., 475-289-5970; open until 11 p.m. Monroe: 525 Main St., 203-268-1751; open till 9 p.m. …

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Lifestyle
It's A 'Wonderful Life' In Greenwich: New Film Explores Old Area Estate It's A 'Wonderful Life' In Greenwich: New Film Explores Old Area Estate
It's A 'Wonderful Life' In Greenwich: New Film Explores Old Area Estate GREENWICH, Conn. -- Everyone has that favorite aunt or that favorite childhood home where memories were forged. For Sam Ketay, who grew up in White Plains and Armonk, N.Y.,  his aunt's estate in Greenwich where everyone would gather for family dinners, holidays, weddings and swim parties, fit both those bills. And so, when the filmmaker was thinking about the kind of documentary he wanted to make, it all came down to 80-year-old Norma Asnes.  The nine-minute short entitled "A Wonderful Place," will be previewed at The Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF). The film -- his s…

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Business
Stratford's Cibus Latin Fusion Serves Up Free Deals For First Anniversary Stratford's Cibus Latin Fusion Serves Up Free Deals For First Anniversary
Stratford's Cibus Latin Fusion Serves Up Free Deals For First Anniversary STRATFORD, Conn. --- 'Tis the season for sangria and Cibus Latin Fusion is celebrating its one year anniversary with free drinks -- including the popular punch --  and beer. The celebration is Saturday, June 3 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Also on hand: Radio Station STAR. 99.9. The Stratford eatery is also offering 15 percent off all purchases all day. Go to their Facebook page HERE for more details. Cibus Latin Fusion is at 1 Woodend Rd., (203) 908-4300, www.cibuslatinfusion.com.

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Lifestyle
Your Mother Wants You To Eat: Kosher Food Truck Coming To Westport Your Mother Wants You To Eat: Kosher Food Truck Coming To Westport
Your Mother Wants You To Eat: Kosher Food Truck Coming To Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- There are food trucks and then there's the kosher food truck. Somewhere, your mom (or grandmother) is kvelling. Fairfield County residents will be treated to the delicacies of The Chosen Cholent --  pulled smoked brisket, smoked fried chicken, smoked short ribs, and of course, cholent (a traditional Shabbat stew) -- at the first-ever Southern Connecticut Jewish Food Festival being held Sunday, June 11 at Westport’s Temple Israel. Rabbi Adam Gindea, the owner/pitmaster of the West Orange, N.J.- based truck, operates under the Vaad Harabonim of Metro West and has a Mashgia…

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