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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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Summer Means Seaside Sliders At New Norwalk Food Truck NORWALK, Conn. -- A dedicated ice cream guy has just started a food truck. Norwalk resident Anthony Luciani and his wife, Rosa, have long run Mr. Frosty’s Ice Cream Shop at 6 First Street -- this is their 11th season in business. Now, they've added Seaside Sliders to their repertoire. The new truck, in operation since June 3, is all about natural, organic, grass fed beef. "Everything is made fresh and hand-crafted," said Luciani. And so far, he added, the sliders have been getting great reviews. Some of the more popular choices are the Norwalk slider (burger with caramelized onio…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/05/2017

Business

The 'Doctor' Is In At Paramus Maven Center PARAMUS, N.J. -- At The Maven Center in Paramus, the professionals there consider themselves movement science practitioners rather than physical therapists. The goal, said Owner Taylor Lee, a certified Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), is to push clients to not only restore their strength but to go past their pre-injured state to a healthier level of fitness. "In doing so, we hope to educate our clients and help them on a path toward self-sufficiency – not dependency," he said. It's a point of difference, he said, that helps set them apart. Maven's goal is to take an integrated …

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/05/2017

Business

New Canaan Inventor Is The Brains Behind The 'Battery Of The Future' NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Imagine not having to charge your cellphone for two weeks, due to a new, stronger battery. Or owning a battery-powered car that could go twice the distance of a Tesla with one-tenth the charge time (a Tesla currently needs six and a half hours to recharge and can go 200 miles before conking out). Jerome Feldman, chairman and founder of Westchester-based Alpha-En Corp. believes it's possible thanks to high purity lithium metal and associated products his company is working on. The New Canaan resident is a lifelong visionary that brought the world soft contact lens techn…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/05/2017

Lifestyle

Greenwich Hospital Celebrates Cancer Survivorship GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Hospital’s “Soar into Survivorship” celebration, on Thursday, June 29, brought together more than 100 former patients, volunteers, and oncology staff to pay tribute to cancer survivors from throughout the area. “We celebrate your towering strength and victories as we look toward a brighter future,” said Sue Brown, RN, MSN, executive vice president of operations for Greenwich Hospital. “Today we pause to celebrate you and wish you continued good health and happiness.” Cancer survivorship is on the rise thanks to treatment advancements that prolong and enhance …

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/05/2017

Business

Wilton's Culture Tea Closes Doors For Good WILTON, Conn. -- Culture Tea, which was located at 101 Old Ridgefield Road in Wilton, has closed its doors for good. Alex Higle and Shu-Chuan Chen of Norwalk, who opened the tea shop last August, were known for offering high-quality organic teas from around the world. Their tearoom also featured scones, sandwiches, and pastries and earlier this year sponsored a series of free health talks. In the end, they just didn't earn enough to pay the bills. The final day of business was Thursday, June 30.

by Daily Voice

07/05/2017

Lifestyle

Here's The Scoop: Martha Stewart Stops In Bethel For Ice Cream Fix BETHEL, Conn. -- Talk about "cool." Martha Stewart recently stopped by Dr. Mike's; though no word on what she ordered. The Bethel ice cream shop has seen its share of celebrity sightings over its 42-year run. According to their Facebook page, Meg Ryan used to drop by when she returned home to Bethel to visit family, and Singer Daryl Hall would hum his music to pass the time while waiting in line. And, recently, over the last weekend in June, Martha Stewart and her friends stopped by. Dr. Mike's is at 158 Greenwood Ave., (203) 792-4388.

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/05/2017

Lifestyle

Follow This Norwalk Instagrammer To Fairfield County's Best Happy Hours NORWALK, Conn. -- Get happy -- with a Happy Hour deal near you. The Norwalk-based Instagram account @HappyHappyHour has all the information you need to find the perfect after-hours retreat. "Happy hour is often under the radar," explained Kasia (last name withheld due to privacy reasons), the woman behind the social media. "With my posts, I give information on the days and times and what deals to expect along with some mouthwatering photos. "My mantra for what makes a good happy hour is the same one I have for life: 'Keep it simple and be generous.'" Here are fiv…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/04/2017

Lifestyle

What Are You Grilling For July 4, Yonkers? WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Let freedom ring -- in the most delicious way possible. Think crunchy corn-on-the-cob, creamy potato salad, and perfectly charred hotdogs and hamburgers. According to the National Retail Federation, 65.5 percent of Americans will take part in some kind of barbecue, cookout or picnic, spending an average of $73.42. Last year, says a report by Nielsen, Americans spent the most on chicken and beef -- approximately $389 million on both food categories. Folks also spent $116 million on cherries, $114 million on salad and $83 million on watermelon. And let's not for…

by Daily Voice

07/04/2017

Lifestyle

What Are You Grilling For July 4, Passaic County? PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Let freedom ring -- in the most delicious way possible. Think crunchy corn-on-the-cob, creamy potato salad, and perfectly charred hotdogs and hamburgers. According to the National Retail Federation, 65.5 percent of Americans will take part in some kind of barbecue, cookout or picnic, spending an average of $73.42. Last year, says a report by Nielsen, Americans spent the most on chicken and beef -- approximately $389 million on both food categories. Folks also spent $116 million on cherries, $114 million on salad and $83 million on watermelon. And let's not forget …

by Daily Voice

07/04/2017

Lifestyle

What Are You Grilling For July 4, Bergen? BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Let freedom ring -- in the most delicious way possible. Think crunchy corn-on-the-cob, creamy potato salad, and perfectly charred hotdogs and hamburgers. According to the National Retail Federation, 65.5 percent of Americans will take part in some kind of barbecue, cookout or picnic, spending an average of $73.42. Last year, says a report by Nielsen, Americans spent the most on chicken and beef -- approximately $389 million on both food categories. Folks also spent $116 million on cherries, $114 million on salad and $83 million on watermelon. And let's not forget t…

by Daily Voice

07/04/2017

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