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Brett O’Daniell

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7 stories by Brett O’Daniell · 3 in the magazine

Community Hero: John Carney

For New Town residents, John Carney may be a familiar voice for more reasons than one. Carney has called New Town home for 13+ years, raising his family here and becoming involved in the community along the way. For years, he lent his…

Faces of NTx Connect: Molly Schad

That’s how longtime New Town resident and entrepreneur Molly Schad describes the reason her family moved to New Town back in 2009. What started as a search for a stronger sense of community eventually led to one of the area’s most…

Get Ready for a Smokin’ Good Time: The STC BBQ Festival Returns to New Town

Maybe it’s the smell of smoke rolling through the air on a summer afternoon. Maybe it’s the friendly competition between pitmasters swapping stories beside the grill. Or maybe it’s simply the atmosphere that develops when great food, live…

Rising Costs Outpace Strong Housing Demand in Orchard Farm and North St. Charles

Despite robust buyer activity and rising home prices in Orchard Farm and North St. Charles, escalating costs—from insurance to closing fees—are reshaping the local housing experience.