Education

Where Numbers Come Alive

Inside the Magic of the Russian School of Mathematics Article by Brian Boyer | Photography by Kaitlyn Casso One step inside the Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) in Avon, and you’ll quickly realize this is no ordinary math program. In a world full of apps, shortcuts and AI-generated answers, this school takes a different route: Using math to teach students how to think. “We’re not here to teach procedures or formulas—we’re here to teach children how to reason, strategize and be creative,”...

Style + Beauty

Turnkey Interiors by Kathryn Hunt Studios

A Peek at the Firm's Recent New Construction Interior Design Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Bessler With more than 16 years of experience in the design industry and dozens of turnkey projects under her belt, West Hartford-based designer Kathryn Hunt, the principal and founder of Kathryn Hunt Studio, specializes in designing and decorating high-end new home construction and renovation.  This month we showcase the interiors she designed for a waterfront project that was a...

Style + Beauty

September Style!

Our Photo Shoot Featuring Local Talent and Businesses Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke For our 2025 Style Issue Photographer John Helmke decided to organize a day-long photo shoot featuring two local models. John, who owns Pictures of People Studio (with offices in Vernon and West Hartford), is a Connecticut-based artist specializing in creative photography, particularly headshots, fashion, and portraits. John creates a comfortable atmosphere during his sessions...

Professional Services

Expert's Espresso Corner

Consult Vera, Wu Healing Center: Traditional Chinese Medicine. Article and Photography by 1. You’ve probably been hearing all the chatter about this new tax reform. So let’s forget the politics and just talk about what it actually means for you or your business. You know that 20 percent pass-through deduction—the QBI—that we all cross our fingers for each year? Well, it's permanent now.  A 100 percent immediate write-off for new equipment and any R&D spending is also locked in for good. If...