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Chris Langone

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Lifestyle

Community Donation Is Chef's Recipe For Success DARIEN, Conn. -- John Barricelli, owner of SoNo Baking Company & Café, has found a delicious way to give back to the community. Barricelli, a third-generation baker and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, has run SoNo Baking Company & Café for the past 10 years. With locations in Darien, Westport and of course his flagship store in South Norwalk, he has served up bread, desserts and pastries to hungry Fairfield County foodies. Now Barricelli is working to ensure even the less fortunate can enjoy SoNo Baking’s award-winning treats. "We are community-based, in the sens…

Content Partner: Darien Rowayton Bank

Lifestyle

Stressed? New Spa In Greenwich Offers Wellness And Relaxation GREENWICH, Conn. -- Shining Spa, located in downtown Greenwich, officially opened its doors on July 1 and offers a variety of stress-relief services including massages, skin care treatments and mind and body purification. Managing stress can be difficult but benefits include decreased cholesterol, blood pressure and anxiety levels, strengthened immune system and increased concentration, productivity, happiness and vitality. With all these great advantages, signing up for a Shining Spa massage to relieve stress is a no-brainer. It's hard to find a better escape or stress relief that is more…

Content Partner: Shining Spa

Events

Harvest Table Announces Guest Speaker: John Barricelli Of SoNo Baking Stamford, Conn -- On Sunday, November 13th, New Covenant Center will hold its 6th Annual 'Harvest Table' at The Italian Center in Stamford from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. They are pleased to announce the guest speaker, John Barricelli, owner of SoNo Baking Company & Café. John is a third-generation baker who began his cooking career more than 25 years ago at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. He has worked in New York City restaurants such as River Cafe and the Four Seasons and has been in business as a restaurant owner for over 20 years. John was the PBS host of "…

by Chris Langone

09/27/2016

Lifestyle

Danbury Farmers' Market Offers Discount and Health Incentives For Veterans DANBURY, Conn. -- Military veterans with a craving for fresh produce and community fun are welcome to $15 Market Gift Certificates on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the Danbury Farmers' Market. Senator Richard Blumenthal and Mark Boughton, Mayor of Danbury will join in Saturday's festivities at 11, which include live Jazz music, fabulous fresh local food, churros and more! "Farmers' Market Veterans Celebration & Appreciation Day is the first event we have that's just for vets," said Peggy Zamore, Director of the Better Food for Better Health project of the Danbury …

by Chris Langone

09/23/2016

Lifestyle

Jaguar Land Rover Shifts Gears, Moves Headquarters To Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. -- Mahwah is keeping an important business in town with Jaguar Land Rover moving their North American headquarters from MacArthur Boulevard to a larger site located off Route 17 and Interstate 287. Formally the headquarters for Sharp Electronic, Jaguar Land Rover's new location has a total of 23 acres of land with a 350,000 sq. ft. warehouse. Jaguar was offered tax incentives to stay in New Jersey as part of a program designed to create jobs and strengthen the state's economy. The Township of Mahwah was especially thankful that an important business didn't flee the town for a …

Content Partner: Mayor Bill Laforet

Schools

Dr. Nicola Blake Named ACE Scholar at Westchester Community College WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.-- Dr. Nicola Blake has been named to the 2016-2017 American Council on Education -- or ACE -- Fellow program at Westchester Community College. During the upcoming academic year, she will be on the school's campus sharing her insight and knowledge. The ACE program provides an opportunity for an up-and-coming senior college staff member to gain on-the-job experience and professional development. In her roles as Faculty Advisor to the Provost, Liberal Arts and Sciences Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor in English at CUNY’s Guttman Community College, Blake has …

Content Partner: Westchester Community College

Lifestyle

It’s Not Too Late To Raise Funds For Breast And Ovarian Cancer Support WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- There’s still time to make a difference in the lives of people affected by breast and ovarian cancer by raising funds for Support Connection’s Annual Support-A-Walk, which is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 2 (rain or shine) at FDR Park, Route 202, in Yorktown Heights. Support Connection, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization offering free counseling and other support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Although their office is located in Yorktown Heights, they help people across the Hudson Valley, as well as other locations via their toll-free he…

Content Partner: Support Connection

Lifestyle

The Matsiko World Orphan Choir Sings A Song Of Hope ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Matsiko World Orphan Choir -- or WOC -- recently took their show to Esplanade at Palisades to perform in front of the senior residents in an inspiring, one-day event. In an effort to spread awareness about world poverty, the choir inspired the audience and challenged them with a new way of thinking. Nearly 20 orphaned children from Liberia, Peru and India shared their stories with the residents of Esplanade at Palisades through a show that many will not soon forget. Performers and residents gathered in the Esplanade banquet room for the event. WOC made sure to …

Content Partner: Esplanade at Palisades

Lifestyle

Students Get Involved At Virginia Marx Children's Center WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- As a branch of Westchester Community College, Virginia Marx Children’s Center integrates student-teaching initiatives which allow for both students and teachers to learn from one another. The "Laboratory School" at Virginia Marx Children’s Center operates as a demonstration site for college students in the Early Childhood, Human Services and Dietetic Technology curriculum. Students take part in internships under the supervision of the lead instructor as they observe potential future teachers at work. Having students involved with the children's curriculu…

Content Partner: Westchester Community College

Lifestyle

International Students Go Back To School With A New Perspective FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- With the summer coming to an end, thousands of students are packing up their bags and heading around the block to school. For Ivy International's students, however, "back to school" means a experiencing in a new culture and a new country. In preparation for the upcoming school year, Ivy International partnered with Concord Academy and Worcester Academy in Massachusetts, hosting two summer camps. Nearly 80 Chinese students participated in programs designed to help students acclimated to life the U.S. They participated in English proficiency classes, toured…

Content Partner: Ivy International

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