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Jeanne Muchnick

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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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Attention Chicken Wing Fans: Wings Over Preps For Fairfield Opening FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A new flavor is coming to town. Wings Over, known for its big sloppy piles of buffalo wings -- as well as other chicken-oriented dishes --- will have its grand opening on Wednesday, Aug. 9. The delivery and takeout franchise restaurant chain is located at 2075 Black Rock Turnpike and features, along with its famous wings, ribs, sandwiches, and fries. Customers will also find a wide array of sauces, including honey barbecue, Cajun barbecue, spicy teriyaki, Mustang ranch dry rub and garlic Parmesan dry rub. Its motto is "You order it. We make it happen. Not the other…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/01/2017

Neighbors

From Finance To Birthing Babies: Westport Educator Changes Career Focus WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport resident Cynthia Overgard is the first to admit becoming an expert in childbirth education and the postpartum experience was never on her radar screen. A corporate executive and adjunct professor of finance at UConn, she didn't think much about birthing until she married, became pregnant and realized how ill-prepared she was for the experience. “Fortunately I’ve always been a research junkie,” she said. “Research guided my every decision – including the decision to take a class in HypnoBirthing in order to fully explore my options.” A Ridgewood, N.J. native, she…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/01/2017

Neighbors

Finance To Birthing Babies: Ridgewood Native Changes Career Focus RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Cynthia Overgard is the first to admit becoming an expert in childbirth education and the postpartum experience was never on her radar screen. A corporate executive and adjunct professor of finance at UConn, she didn't think much about birthing until she married, became pregnant and realized how ill-prepared she was for the experience. “Fortunately I’ve always been a research junkie,” she said. “Research guided my every decision – including the decision to take a class in HypnoBirthing in order to fully explore my options.” A Ridgewood native now living in Westport, Conn…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/01/2017

Lifestyle

Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras Jazzes Up The Meaning Of 'Citizen' FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- When President Barack Obama was queried by reporters about how he would spend his time once he left office he replied that he would “be a citizen.” Those words inspired Dr. Rex Cadwallader, a world-renowned jazz musician and Emmy-award winning composer who teaches at Greens Farms Academy in Westport. He said it inspired him to explore the topic with his students through music. Dr. Cadwallader brought his idea to Christopher Hisey, Music Director of the Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras (GBYO). The result is The Citizen Project, a collaborative event that will take pla…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/01/2017

Events

Maywood Police Officers' Association To Host First-Ever Food Truck Festival MAYWOOD, N.J. -- Everyone loves a family-friendly event -- with money going to a good cause -- and on Sunday, Sept. 17, the Maywood Police Officers' Association is hosting its first ever Food Truck Festival.Monies for the event, to be held at Memorial Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., will benefit the Maywood Police Officers' Association Community Fund. So far Soda City FD, CheezeN, Angry Archie's are on the list of vendors; with more to be announced. General admission is $5. Admission for children under 10 is free. NJ Blue NOW and New York Life Insurance Company are the sponsors. Go to the …

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/31/2017

News

New Jersey Has The 2nd Best School Systems In America, Says WalletHub BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- New Jersey's public schools rank second in the nation. So says a new report by WalletHub which did its analysis based on performance, funding, safety, class size and instructor credentials. Massachusetts schools were number one in the U.S., followed by New Jersey and New Hampshire. New York ranked No. 26. WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 21 key measures. Go HERE for the full report.

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/31/2017

News

New Jersey Has The 2nd Best School Systems In America, Says WalletHub PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- New Jersey's public schools rank second in the nation. So says a new report by WalletHub which did its analysis based on performance, funding, safety, class size and instructor credentials. Massachusetts schools were number one in the U.S., followed by New Jersey and New Hampshire. New York ranked No. 26. WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 21 key measures. Go HERE for the full report.

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/31/2017

Schools

Connecticut Has The 8th Best School Systems In America FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Connecticut's public schools rank eighth in the U.S. So says a new report by WalletHub which did its analysis based on performance, funding, safety, class size and instructor credentials. Connecticut schools ranked just below Minnesota and above Iowa. Massachusetts was number one, followed by New Jersey. New York ranked No. 26. WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 21 key measures. Go HERE for the full report.

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/31/2017

Business

Mother/Daughter 'Unbakers' Whip Up Cookie Creations In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn.-- Be happy with what you're doing and grow at your own pace. Such is the philosophy of Norwalk-based Whipped Up Creations, a mother/daughter owned company known for its Unbakeables cookie dough bites. Corey Tolkin, a Weston resident, runs the six-year-old company with her mom, Julie, also of Weston. The two believe balance is key to success. And so far, their gradual success seems to be working. Unbakeables are basically an egg-free creation for those who love cookie dough. The company's origins hark back to a time when Julie, a longtime preschool teacher at the Westport/Wes…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/31/2017

Lifestyle

Teen Suicide Is Preventable: Paramus Expert Explains How To Spot Trouble PARAMUS, N.J. -- According to The Jason Foundation Suicide, a nationwide non-profit built around the awareness and prevention of youth suicide, teens in grades 7 to 12 are taking their own lives at alarming rates due in large part to social media and online bullying. The only "good" news -- if you can call it that -- is that four out of five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs. Which means parents, coaches, teachers have an opportunity to step in and help. Dr. Sam Von Reiche, a licensed psychologist and media expert in Paramus describes our child rearing cul…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/31/2017

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