Opinion: Dear Curious Reader, This is such an honest and relatable question. As a couples therapist, I’ve heard a version of this quite often: the romantic spark fades as couples transition into the demanding, beautiful, and exhausting phase of parenting. At first...
When Westchester residents Lindsey and Zach Bainter welcomed their first son, Parker, into the world, they were overjoyed, especially since Lindsey had miscarried previously. At the height of COVID-19, Parker arrived at 38 weeks, and was just over four pounds when he...
When Karen Dial opened The Book Jewel in August 2020, it was the culmination of a lifelong dream to open a community book store in her beloved hometown of Westchester. The goal was to create a store that the whole neighborhood could treasure, that served as a “third...
Lynne Delaney is ready for any creative adventure that comes her way from traveling the world as a flight attendant for TWA to dazzling in Tinseltown. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone more “hometown Westchester” than Lynne Alana Delaney. Born into a growing...
When Westchester resident Alicia Arleo became a mother, she found herself navigating more than just sleepless nights and diaper changes–she was also facing an unexpected wave of loneliness. As the first person in her friend group to have a baby, Alicia craved...
An entrepreneur from the start, Katie has used her skills to mentor thousands of women in business, all while maintaining firm roots in Westchester as a third-generation resident. For Katie Lawler Hunt, Westchester isn’t just a hometown—it’s the heart of her life...
In the heart of Westchester, Jeannie and Neal Cheng have built a life filled with love, laughter, resilience and four amazing kids. Their journey from long-distance romance to becoming pillars of the Westchester community is an uplifting story that spans the globe and...
Combining her love of performing and literature, one Westchester woman has found her perfect role behind the mic Westchester is home to many artistic people, and Kelli Tager is proof of this open secret. She’s a preeminent voiceover actor whose many awards are a...
Westchester resident Courtney Paulson and her mother Sue Kohl are known in the local real estate market as the Kohl Team and have been helping people find the perfect Westside home for the last three decades. On January 7, a wildfire engulfed the Pacific Palisades...
For John Breza, owner of Trans Port Station on 87th Street, bicycles are more than just a way to get around–they’re the key to a better future. Located in the heart of Westchester’s thriving Triangle, his bike shop is leading what John calls the “micromobility...