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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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Pump It Up: Orangetheory Fitness Gears Up For Shelton Opening Pump It Up: Orangetheory Fitness Gears Up For Shelton Opening
Pump It Up: Orangetheory Fitness Gears Up For Shelton Opening SHELTON, Conn. -- A new Orangetheory Fitness (OTF) is coming to Shelton in mid-June. This is a re-opening of a location that was previously opened in 2014 but, according to Fairfield County Owner Mark Molina, is now bigger and better.  "The layout of the fitness area is a little different from my other locations, but the workouts, equipment, and technology are the same," he said. Molina already owns a Fairfield and Norwalk OTF and has plans to open another location in Westport by the end of the month.  OTF is known for its 60-minute, five zone heart-rate-monitored interval train…

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How To Talk To Your Kids About The Manchester Bombing How To Talk To Your Kids About The Manchester Bombing
How To Talk To Your Kids About The Manchester Bombing FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Not sure what to say to your kids about the bombing at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England? Experts at The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) say you’re better off talking through the tough stuff than shielding them from it. Just keep in mind what's age-appropriate. Some tips:  Monitor social media use. Help children understand that constant use of social media can be anxiety provoking and may expose them to traumatizing images. Be attuned to children’s knowledge of the event and their potential reactions. Be available to talk and l…

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Have You Voted, Putnam? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You Have You Voted, Putnam? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You
Have You Voted, Putnam? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The heat is on for who has Putnam'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. Brewster Pastry, Brewster Rammi's Bagels, Mahopac Tom Toms, Brewster

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Have You Voted, Passaic County? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You Have You Voted, Passaic County? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You
Have You Voted, Passaic County? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- The heat is on for who has Passaic County'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. Bagelloops, Wayne Bagels Galore, Haledon Lakeview Bagels, Clifton

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Have You Voted, Dutchess? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You Have You Voted, Dutchess? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You
Have You Voted, Dutchess? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The heat is on for who has the DVlicious best bagels in Dutchess County. 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. The Bagel Shoppe Red Hook Beacon Bagels, Beacon The Bagel Shoppe, Fishkill

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Have You Voted, Bergen? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You Have You Voted, Bergen? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You
Have You Voted, Bergen? DVlicious Best Bagel Winner Is Up To You BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- The heat is on for who has the DVlicious best bagels in Bergen. Four 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. Boxcar Bagel & Deli, Bogota Butterworths Bagel Bakery, Old Tappan  Modern Bagel Cafe, Fair Lawn Teaneck Road Hot Bagels, Teaneck

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Have You Voted, Yonkers? DVlicious Bagel Contest Heats Up Have You Voted, Yonkers? DVlicious Bagel Contest Heats Up
Have You Voted, Yonkers? DVlicious Bagel Contest Heats Up WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Who has Westchester's DVlicious best bagels? Four 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. Bagels on Hudson, Croton JV Bagels, Jefferson Valley Park Place Bagels, Bronxville Scarsdale Bagels, Scarsdale

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Faith & Resilience Are Behind Clothing Line By Bridgeport Teen Faith & Resilience Are Behind Clothing Line By Bridgeport Teen
Faith & Resilience Are Behind Clothing Line By Bridgeport Teen BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- When Kayana Reid's mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, her therapist recommended drawing as a coping mechanism. That was six years ago and the 15-year-old hasn't stopped. What started as a way to deal with her frustrations and fears turned into designs -- and a clothing line called Chastity Divas. It wasn't something she planned but after family and friends praised her drawings, she turned them into T-shirts -- with a little help from Walmart. As someone who loves clothes, jewelry, shoes, and makeup, Reid said it was easy to think of something fashionable to create. …

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Have Items To Donate? Here's Where To Go In Fairfield County Have Items To Donate? Here's Where To Go In Fairfield County
Have Items To Donate? Here's Where To Go In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Spring is a time for cleaning  -- and donating. But where's best to give away toys, clothes, books, etc. to those in need? We've rounded up a few ideas -- feel free to add your own in our comments or start a discussion on Facebook.  Big Brothers Big Sisters: Will pick up a variety of household items. Details: 877-399-2570 or go to the website at www.donatebbbsf.org.  Hopeline Pregnancy Resource Center, Stamford, Danbury, Bridgeport: Accepts items for newborns to up to a year, mainly diapers, formula, car seats (if brand new), bottles, blankets, baby hats, and clo…

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Stop State From Taxing Pet Adoptions, Says Connecticut Humane Society Stop State From Taxing Pet Adoptions, Says Connecticut Humane Society
Stop State From Taxing Pet Adoptions, Says Connecticut Humane Society WESTPORT, Conn. —The Connecticut Humane Society has issued a statewide call to action regarding a bill that would allow the state to tax residents for adopting, rescuing and saving the life of a homeless animal. The Humane Society is urging residents to contact their state senators to oppose SB 130, which mandates that 5 percent of adoption fees be collected from all nonprofit rescues and animal adoption organizations when an animal is adopted.  "The State of Connecticut seeks to impose a tax that it’s calling a 'surcharge' on every animal adoption," said a statement. That means &…

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