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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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Wilton Photographer Organizes First-Ever Networking Event For Local Moms Wilton Photographer Organizes First-Ever Networking Event For Local Moms
Wilton Photographer Organizes First-Ever Networking Event For Local Moms WILTON, Conn. -- Andrea Topalian believes moms need more "me" time. Networking would be nice, too. And so, the Wilton mom of three has put together her first-ever mom event on Wednesday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Trackside Teen Center (15 Station Rd.) in Wilton.  Called "A Moment For Mom: Networking Lunch for Wilton Moms," its name plays on her photography business "Moments by Andrea," which specializes in family and baby portraits. The goal, she said, is for women to meet each other, hear from area-owned female business owners, and share in the cha…

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Lifestyle
Cold Spring Writer Sees His Work Spring To Life In New Feature Film Cold Spring Writer Sees His Work Spring To Life In New Feature Film
Cold Spring Writer Sees His Work Spring To Life In New Feature Film COLD SPRING, N.Y. -- Can Connor Ryan, the fictional character in "The Dunning Man" find a new life in Atlantic City? That is the question behind a new film written and produced by Cold Sping resident Kevin Fortuna. The movie, playing at the Hoboken International Film Festival in Greenwood Lake, is playing Tuesday, May 23 at 8 p.m. The plot centers on Ryan, out of a job and dumped by his girlfriend, and his efforts to rebuild his life with the last source of income that he has — a few apartments in a low-rise condo complex that sit in the shadows of the city's most expensive casino…

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Lifestyle
Upper Crust Bagels In Old Greenwich Credits Success To Old World Ways Upper Crust Bagels In Old Greenwich Credits Success To Old World Ways
Upper Crust Bagels In Old Greenwich Credits Success To Old World Ways OLD GREENWICH, Conn. --  Fairfield County is a bagel paradise. From classic to perfectly seeded everything to newfangled varieties like rainbow and French Toast, you can rest assured you can find a nosh-worthy bite not too far from where you live. But who has the DVlicious best? Five nominees are in the running as chosen by you; each of which is being profiled this week. Read on; then vote. You have until 4 p.m. Monday, May 30 to vote. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Upper Crust Bagel Co., Old Greenwich What Makes Them Bagelicious:  Upper Crust -- in business for 23 year…

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Stamford's Avon Theatre Goes 'To The Dogs' Stamford's Avon Theatre Goes 'To The Dogs'
Stamford's Avon Theatre Goes 'To The Dogs' STAMFORD, Conn. -- Talk about a 'ruff" life. The Avon Theatre in Stamford is hosting The New York Dog Festival on Sunday, May 21 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The event is a program of entertaining and inspiring short films that celebrate the remarkable bond between people and dogs. A portion of each ticket sold supports the Connecticut Humane Society.  The festival is comprised of two separate programs, each of which is a medley of animated, documentary and narrative short films from around the world. Each program requires a separate admission ticket. Program One, in the morning, is made up…

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Lifestyle
Vote: Butterworths Bagel Bakery In Old Tappan Is A DVlicious Finalist Vote: Butterworths Bagel Bakery In Old Tappan Is A DVlicious Finalist
Vote: Butterworths Bagel Bakery In Old Tappan Is A DVlicious Finalist OLD TAPAN N.J. -- Bergen is a bagel paradise. From classic to perfectly seeded everything to newfangled varieties like Rainbow and French Toast, you can rest assured you can find a nosh-worthy bite not too far from where you live. But who has the DVlicious best? Four nominees are in the running as chosen by you; each of which is being profiled this week. Read on; then vote. You have until 4 p.m. Monday, May 30. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Butterworths Bagel Bakery, Old Tappan What Makes Them Bagelicious: Bagels are made daily from scratch and come in a nice variety. …

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Lifestyle
Ex-Westporter Martha Stewart Branches Out With QVC Clothing & Skincare Line Ex-Westporter Martha Stewart Branches Out With QVC Clothing & Skincare Line
Ex-Westporter Martha Stewart Branches Out With QVC Clothing & Skincare Line Martha Stewart, who launched her business empire while living in Westport, has a new line to her name. Stewart, who now lives in Katonah, N.Y., is launching a host of clothing and skincare products on QVC, which will be unveiled in the second half of this year. Stewart’s brand, Sequential Brands Group, has made a multi-year agreement with the retail shopping giant for skincare, fashion apparel and food and beverage lines. “Our brand has always been devoted to teaching and inspiring people to live more beautiful, more functional and more meaningful lives and our products provide solutions t…

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News
Wegmans, Set To Open In Harrison, Named Best Grocery Chain In U.S. Wegmans, Set To Open In Harrison, Named Best Grocery Chain In U.S.
Wegmans, Set To Open In Harrison, Named Best Grocery Chain In U.S. WESTCHESTER COUNTY. N.Y. -- Wegmans, which has plans to open in Harrison -- assuming the plans go through (see earlier Daily Voice story here) -- has been named the best overall grocery-store chain in the U.S. The Rochester-based family-owned business was the highest-rated grocery chain out of more than 20 that appeared in Market Force Information's annual survey of the industry, according to Business Insider. This is the second year in a row Wegmans has earned the top spot, beating out the ever-popular Trader Joe's.  Wegmans, known for its larger-than-average stores, is focused on variety…

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Neighbors
Easton, Redding Natives Make 'Shopping Sustainable' With New Brooklyn Space Easton, Redding Natives Make 'Shopping Sustainable' With New Brooklyn Space
Easton, Redding Natives Make 'Shopping Sustainable' With New Brooklyn Space EASTON, Conn. -- Growing up in the more rural parts of Fairfield County helped make Sarah Sproviero (of Easton) and Isa Wang (of Redding) have an appreciation for nature. That love for the environment, coupled with a desire to promote brands with similar ethos, has led to their first business venture together. The two Barlow High School grads are the founders of Lightfoot Market, a new space in Brooklyn focused on making it easier for people to shop with companies that align with environmental and social values. The space, at 26 Bridge Street, debuted on Sunday, April 30 with a team that in…

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Business
Open Door Tea Brews Up Organic Treats In Stratford Open Door Tea Brews Up Organic Treats In Stratford
Open Door Tea Brews Up Organic Treats In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. --- Did you know? After water, tea is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world. So reads the information on the Open Door Tea website where a passion for tea -- pardon the pun -- runs 'hot" The Stratford shop opened eight months ago and is owned by Kasia Lindeberg, a nutritionist who's all about touting the healing properties of herbs and tea. A longtime consultant at Nature’s Way in Stratford, Lindeberg longed dream of owning her own place where people could relax and enjoy healthy offerings such as organic teas, coffees, juices, and delicacies (think gluten fr…

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Events
Greenwich Church Plans Community Conversation On '13 Reasons Why' Greenwich Church Plans Community Conversation On '13 Reasons Why'
Greenwich Church Plans Community Conversation On '13 Reasons Why' GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” is getting a lot of buzz for its storyline centered around a young girl who commits suicide -- not all of it good.  The show has proven controversial, in part because of its edgy and sometimes graphic content, with many area schools sending out warnings to parents that it glamorizes suicide. To help aid in the conversation the Second Congregational Church in Greenwich is hosting a panel discussion Wednesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. The free event is open to the greater Greenwich community and all are encouraged to attend with their teenagers.…

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