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Tom Renner

Client Editor

trenner@dailyvoice.com

No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Lifestyle

Making Better Plant Choices For Your Landscape In Bronxville WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- As you shop for plants this spring make your purchases really count. Consider what a plant does, not just how it looks, before you buy. Most people select plants purely on the basis of aesthetics, without considering a plant’s ecological impact. Part of the problem can be the uninspired selection of plants at retailers, all of which seem to carry the same overused, underperforming plants. Some tri-state retailers still offer invasive plants like Burning Bush, Japanese Barberry, Privet and Chinese Silver Grass. Speak up when you see these plants for sale. Make be…

by Kim Eierman

05/19/2016

Lifestyle

Making Better Plant Choices For Your Fairfield County Landscape FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- As you shop for plants this spring make your purchases really count. Consider what a plant does, not just how it looks, before you buy. Most people select plants purely on the basis of aesthetics, without considering a plant’s ecological impact. Part of the problem can be the uninspired selection of plants at retailers, all of which seem to carry the same overused, underperforming plants. Some tri-state retailers still offer invasive plants like Burning Bush, Japanese Barberry, Privet and Chinese Silver Grass. Speak up when you see these plants for sale. Make bet…

by Kim Eierman

05/19/2016

Lifestyle

Making Better Plant Choices For Your Bergen County Landscape BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- As you shop for plants this spring make your purchases really count. Consider what a plant does, not just how it looks, before you buy. Most people select plants purely on the basis of aesthetics, without considering a plant’s ecological impact. Part of the problem can be the uninspired selection of plants at retailers, all of which seem to carry the same overused, underperforming plants. Some tri-state retailers still offer invasive plants like Burning Bush, Japanese Barberry, Privet and Chinese Silver Grass. Speak up when you see these plants for sale. Make better …

by Kim Eierman

05/19/2016

Lifestyle

Making Better Plant Choices For Your Passaic County Landscape PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- As you shop for plants this spring make your purchases really count. Consider what a plant does, not just how it looks, before you buy. Most people select plants purely on the basis of aesthetics, without considering a plant’s ecological impact. Part of the problem can be the uninspired selection of plants at retailers, all of which seem to carry the same overused, underperforming plants. Some tri-state retailers still offer invasive plants like Burning Bush, Japanese Barberry, Privet and Chinese Silver Grass. Speak up when you see these plants for sale. Make better…

by Kim Eierman

05/19/2016

Lifestyle

Making Better Plant Choices For Your Dutchess County Landscape DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- As you shop for plants this spring make your purchases really count. Consider what a plant does, not just how it looks, before you buy. Most people select plants purely on the basis of aesthetics, without considering a plant’s ecological impact. Part of the problem can be the uninspired selection of plants at retailers, all of which seem to carry the same overused, underperforming plants. Some tri-state retailers still offer invasive plants like Burning Bush, Japanese Barberry, Privet and Chinese Silver Grass. Speak up when you see these plants for sale. Make bette…

by Kim Eierman

05/19/2016

Lifestyle

Allergic To Tree Pollen in Norwalk? This Week Could Make You Sneeze! FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- If you’ve been struggling with allergies over the past week or so, the next several days could be difficult as well. The 5-day forecast from Pollen.com indicates pollen levels will stay in the medium to high range, hovering between 8.5 and 9 on its scale. The range is consistent with May’s annual pollen index, which averages 9.5. Pollen.com’s index ranges between 0-12. Pollen from oak, maple and birch trees are the top contributors to the elevated pollen count. Historically, May is the most difficult month for allergy sufferers. Pollen levels typically fall in Jun…

Content Partner: AFC Urgent Care Norwalk

Events

Barnum Festival Ringmaster Follows Father's Footsteps BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Jason Julian knew what he was getting into when he agreed to serve as the Ringmaster for annual Barnum Festival in Bridgeport. He watched his father, Andrew, serve as the festival’s leader 35 years ago. “I remember the parade and the other events, and how much people enjoyed them,’’ Julian said. “I remember seeing how excited people were in the floats in the parade. I still see volunteers from when he was the Ringmaster, and they’re still volunteers. The relationships that develop from the Barnum Festival last a lifetime.” Julian, a Monroe resident, was named the Ringma…

Content Partner: The Barnum Festival

Neighbors

Greenwich Hospital Nursing Assistant Receives Prestigious Award GREENWICH, Conn. -- Paul Pryce, CNA, was honored with Greenwich Hospital's prestigious Marian Nowak Award – given to the employee who embodies the best of hospital's values – at the annual Employee Service Awards Dinner. A certified nursing assistant for eight years, the Stamford resident was recognized for his work in the hospital’s Medicine Department, most notably with the elderly. “He connects directly with patients in a way that patients remember and appreciate long after he leaves their room,” said one colleague. “His special gift is making people feel at ease and comfortable in his p…

by Tom Renner

05/18/2016

Events

Darien Violinist Joins Ensemble For Disney Concert In Stamford DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien’s Anna Leunis received the first Stamford Center for the Arts award in 2010 at The Palace Theatre in Stamford. Saturday, the young violinist returns to The Palace as part of the ensemble performing Disney Music. Leunis, who just completed her second year at the Eastman School of Music, will play at The Palace in Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies. The concert begins at 3 p.m. and features tunes from a wide range of Disney classics, including Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, Aladdin, Lion King and Frozen. The orchestra will be cond…

by Tom Renner

05/18/2016

Neighbors

People’s United Community Foundation Hosts Nonprofit Workshop In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, conducted a free nonprofit workshop for its grant recipients at People’s United Bank headquarters in Bridgeport. The People’s United Community Foundation Nonprofit Workshop – created for CEOs, executive directors, board chairs and development officers — focused on building successful campaign committees and strategic planning. During the morning session, presented by Hartford Hospital, attendees learned best practices for managing successful capital campaigns, how to reach top pros…

by Tom Renner

05/18/2016

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