Life + Culture

House of Bread

The Nonprofit's Volunteers Have Powered A Legacy of Giving Decades Article by Brian Boyer For 46 years, the House of Bread has stood as a quiet force of compassion in Hartford—feeding the hungry, educating immigrants and refugees, providing housing to the underserved, and building community where it’s needed most.  Founded in 1980 by Sister Maureen Faenza, CSJ, and Sister Theresa Fonti, CSJ, the House of Bread started by serving coffee and day-old doughnuts to homeless men in the North End of...

Local Services

Experts Espresso Corner

Cummings & Lockwood: The Critical Role of a Trustee; Awning Place: Plan Now for Summer Comfort Article by Kelley Galica Peck Principal, Private Clients Group; Adam Beaulieu, Awing Place Hiring a Trustee Are you afraid to offend your children by naming a professional trustee? In reality, most people should appreciate being spared the burden of trusteeship.  A trustee takes on a fiduciary role that demands diligence, sound judgment, and unimpeachable integrity. A trustee understands and...

Real Estate

Christopher Algoo

A Trusted Advisor in Glastonbury Real Estate Article and Photography by Real estate is crowded with people who open doors. Christopher Algoo focuses on outcomes, protection, and long-term value. Serving Glastonbury and the greater Hartford County market, Christopher, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, brings more than 20 years of real estate and transactional experience to his clients.  A bar-certified attorney licensed in Connecticut, as well as a broker licensed in both...

Home Services

M&G Landscaping

The American Dream, One Backyard At A Time Article and Photography by When M&G Landscaping was founded in 2015, it began with one truck, a few tools, and a clear point of view. Owner Pranav Dave—known simply as Dave to his customers—had spent years in the industry and noticed a recurring problem: a lack of caring on the part of the contractor.  Most focused on the bottom dollar, and not enough on the customer. Dave’s story mirrors the growth of the company itself. He came to the United...