Background
Newman, Rachel was born on May 1, 1938 in Malden, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Maurice and Edythe Brenda (Tichell) Newman.
Newman, Rachel was born on May 1, 1938 in Malden, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Maurice and Edythe Brenda (Tichell) Newman.
Bachelor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1960. Certified, New York School Interior Design, New York City, 1963.
Accessories editor, Women's Wear Daily, New York City, 1964-1965; designer, publicist, Grandoe Glove Corporation, New York City, 1965-1967; associate editor, McCall's Sportswear and Dress Merchandiser magazine, New York City, 1967; managing editor, McCall's You-Do-It Home Decorating, 1968-1970; managing editor, Ladies Home Journal Needle and Craft magazine, New York City, 1970-1972; editor-in-chief, American Home Crafts magazine, New York City, 1972-1977; fashion director, Good Housekeeping magazine, New York City, 1977-1978; home building and decorating director, Good Housekeeping magazine, New York City, 1978-1982; editor-in-chief, Country Living magazine, New York City, 1978-1998; founding editor, Country Cooking magazine, since 1985; founding editor, Dream Homes magazine, since 1989; founding editor, Country Kitchens magazine, since 1990; founding editor, Country Living Gardener Magazine, since 1993; founding editor, Healthy Living magazine, since 1996.
Board directors Mothers and Others for a Livable Planet. Member of American Society Magazine Editors, American Society Interior Designers, National Home Fashions League, New York Fashion Group.
Married Herbert Bleiweiss, April 6, 1973 (divorced April 1989). Married Michael Lucas, February 24, 2004.