Life + Culture

Designing With Purpose

How SVP Partners Support Veterans and Build Community Beyond Business Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Portraits by Dariusz Terepka Photograpy Bob Vitale and Cindy O'Neill are partners in life and collaborators in business at SVP Partners, a communications design firm. Launched in 1998 by Bob and his co-founders, Jean Page and Randy Smith, Cindy joined as a partner in 2021, bringing her creative, production, and business management expertise. The visionary couple...

Sports + Recreation

Play Ball!

Fairfield National's Big League Summer Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Alex Torres | Park City Studios Every young baseball player’s dream came true for the 12U Fairfield National Little League team. Their incredible journey carried them all the way to the Little League World Series in the storied town of Williamsport, PA. From our local fields to the world stage, these elite young athletes—with their supportive families by their side and guidance from their dedicated...

Health + Wellness

Redefining Wellness

Inside Fairfield Family Health Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Abby Cole Photography We’ve all been there: sitting forever in the waiting room, only to finally get moved to an exam room where the waiting starts all over again. By the time the doctor comes in, the visit feels rushed, leaving you with little clarity about what’s truly going on and yet another prescription in hand.  Dr. Jaquel Patterson is changing that narrative, redefining healthcare and the patient...

Food + Beverage

Shared Plates

Food and Friends at Panicale Pasta Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Alex Torres|Park City Studios Meeting the team behind  Panicale Pasta —co-owners and longtime friends Marty, Nick, and Stanton, along with Chef Carlos—feels like reuniting with old friends over dinner. The restaurant has a well-defined approach, centered on house-made pasta, Neapolitan pizza, and thoughtfully crafted small plates, all served in a friendly, relaxed setting. With an authentic wine bar...