Arts + Culture

A Cultural Dividend

Lynn Villency Cohen and Why Art, Community and Creativity Yield the Greatest Returns Article by Laurie A. Guzda | Photography by Jay Cohen In a city known for finance, technology, and corporate leadership, some of the most meaningful investments aren’t measured in quarterly returns—but in cultural legacy. Few people embody that long view more clearly than  Lynn Villency Cohen , an art historian whose career has bridged European museums, the federal government, and nearly twenty-five years of...

Real Estate

The Stamford Garden Club

A Century of Civic Beauty and Stewardship Article by Mia Schipani In the heart of Stamford, a quiet revolution in civic beauty and horticulture has been flourishing for more than a century. The Stamford Garden Club celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021, a milestone marking a dedicated community whose roots run deep in the city’s landscape, culture, and environmental stewardship. Founded in 1921 as a gathering of local women and gardening enthusiasts united by a love of plants and community...

Health + Wellness

Investing in Your Health & Wellness

Through the eyes of Two Dynamic Women and Health Practioners: Sharon Varianno and Maria Losito Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Jay Cohen and Angela Strassheim In a world where busy schedules often crowd out self-care, two local women are redefining what it means to invest in your health and wellness. Sharon Varianno manages a wellness facility (Restore Hyper Wellness); Maria Losito built her own studio from the ground up (The Body Reflex). Together, they’re helping clients see...

Health + Wellness

Building Metabolic Flexibility

Teaching your Body to Thrive on Fat—And Use Carbs Only When it Counts Article by Daniel Pachter, Exercise Physiologist @bodybypure Wouldn’t it be great if we could go days without food effortlessly—using body fat for fuel with abundant physical energy, mental clarity, and no hunger or cravings? And on other days, eat plenty of carbs and calories without gaining excess body fat or increasing our risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease? This is metabolic flexibility— the ability to seamlessly...