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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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Lifestyle

Westport Author Jane Green Discusses New Novel, 'Saving Grace' WESTPORT, Conn -- New York Times best-selling author Jane Green, whose new novel "Saving Grace" recently hit bookstores, admits she has the most gorgeous retreat in her home for writing. But when it comes to hunkering down, she's often a stone's throw away at Write Yourself Free Writer's Room. She will be discussing her new book, along with fellow Westport resident, ESPN co-host Mike Greenberg, at the Westport Library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20. She gave the Daily Voice a sneak peek: Q: Where did the inspiration for "Saving Grace" come from? A: Initially from a bookkeeper we had …

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/20/2015

Lifestyle

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.'s Ties To Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Did you know the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Bridgeport at least five times? According to author Mary Witkowski, Bridgeport city historian for the Bridgeport History Center, King delivered the Frank Jacoby lecture for the University of Bridgeport in March 1961 at the Klein Memorial Auditorium. More than 2,700 local residents attended the event. King returned to the city later that year -- in June -- to receive an honorary doctorate in law from the University of Bridgeport. He came again to a rally on Jan. 15, 1962, as well as in 1964, according to her re…

by Daily Voice

01/19/2015

Lifestyle

Have You Ditched Your New Year's Resolutions, Putnam? PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- How are your New Year Resolutions going so far? If you're still going strong, congrats. If you've bowed out, take comfort in the notion that you're not alone. According to a variety of online calendars, including Daysoftheyear.com, Jan. 17 is officially "Ditch New Year's Resolution Day," with many folks falling by the wayside either on this date or (way) before. So, tell us, are you still holding true to your 2015 wishes? Or have you moved on? Let us know in the Comments area below.

by Daily Voice

01/17/2015

Lifestyle

Have You Ditched Your New Year's Resolutions, Fairfield? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- How are your New Year's resolutions going so far, Fairfield County? If you're still going strong, congrats. If you've bowed out, take comfort in the notion that you're not alone. According to a variety of online calendars, including Daysoftheyear.com, Jan. 17 is officially "Ditch New Year's Resolution Day," with many folks falling by the wayside either on this date or (way) before. So, tell us, are you still holding true to your 2015 wishes? Or have you moved on? Let us know in the Comments area below.

by Daily Voice

01/17/2015

Lifestyle

Have You Ditched Your New Year's Resolutions, White Plains? WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- How are your New Year Resolutions going so far? If you're still going strong, congrats. If you've bowed out, take comfort in the notion that you're not alone. According to a variety of online calendars, including Daysoftheyear.com, Jan. 17 is officially "Ditch New Year's Resolution Day," with many folks falling by the wayside either on this date or (way) before. So, tell us, are you still holding true to your 2015 wishes? Or have you moved on? Let us know in the Comments area below.

by Daily Voice

01/17/2015

Events

Film At Danbury's Palace Theatre Shows Elvis In A New Light DANBURY, Conn. -- Elvis is in the house ... at least in spirit, in Danbury's Palace Theatre. January 8th marked what would have been Elvis Presley’s 80th birthday. One of the greatest singers of the 20th century, the King of Rock and Roll left the building far too early in 1977 at the young age of 42. For countless fans, Elvis remains as large in death as he was in life. On Sunday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m., renowned folk-rock artist Rex Fowler will celebrate Presley’s birthday with a special screening of the film "200 CADILLACS" at Danbury’s Palace Theatre. This 60-minute documentary, conceive…

by Daily Voice

01/16/2015

Lifestyle

Vegetarian Restaurant In New Rochelle Is Part Of Greater Art World NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Neither Maria Cisneros nor Judith Weber are restauranteurs -- and admit they never thought they'd be in the restaurant business -- but three months later, here they are: With a sprawling dining room in the back of their sustainably created boutique, recologie, and a place that not only serves gourmet vegetarian fare, but doubles as a performance space for poetry slams, live jazz, songwriter series events, private parties and more. Vistro Café, which for now is BYOB until the two get their liquor license, accommodates up to 65, and fits in with the two women's mission …

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/15/2015

Lifestyle

Stamford Woman Publishes Paleo Soup Cookbook With Help From Kickstarter STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Paleo Diet, one of the top trending diets in the world, is now is soup form. Stamford health coach Ali Rakowski, a Paleo enthusiast, has taken the concept of holistic health and humanely sourced food and created the first Paleo soup cookbook, complete with recipes, stories and memories. Rakowski, a longtime food blogger who also runs Intersection Coaching, said she wanted to do something different when she started researching this book last January. Her idea: to share people's food memories using bowls that spoke to them. She put the call out to friends and f…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/15/2015

Lifestyle

Cross River Resident Jeffrey Tambor Wins Golden Globe CROSS RIVER, N.Y. -- Cross River resident and actor Jeffrey Tambor, best known for his roles as Hank Kingsley on "The Larry Sanders Show" as well as George Bluth Sr. and Oscar Bluth on "Arrested Development," won the Golden Globe award for Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy in the awards ceremony held Jan. 11. Tambor won for his role as a family man transitioning to a woman in Amazon's "Transparent." In his speech he thanked the transgender community for their courage and inspiration. According to a report by lohud.com, the San Francisco native and his family moved from Los An…

by Daily Voice

01/14/2015

Lifestyle

Peekskill Resident's 'Photo Of The Day' Is Onofrio's Pizzeria PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- We asked for your favorite photos and got a flurry of replies. Among them: A shot of Onofrio's Pizzeria from Peekskill resident Joel Heumann who wrote in with his review. "Nice and piping hot," he said. "Hot enough to sear your upper palate if you're not careful. The crust was nice and thin, but thick and heavy enough to support the very generous amount of cheese on top. For my taste, could've been a touch crispier. But what really stood out was how light everything tasted. Certainly not bad by any means, just nothing that jumped out at ya as remarkable. As a total exper…

by Daily Voice

01/13/2015

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