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...

Education

SAVE SAVE SAVE

The Mantra for Building Wealth Article by Jay Cohen Just over 100 years ago, my great grandfather, Moshe Cohen, dictated his final will and testament as his days were numbered. Other than providing instructions on how to divide his meager estate, he offered his two sons some tidbits of wisdom, some spiritual (“Don’t play baseball on the sabbath”) and some very practical. On the practical side, Moshe advised his sons to “…always save a for a rainy day”. Whether you are saving for a rainy day, a...

Life + Culture

Investing in the Environment

A Promise to the Future Article by L.A. Guzda | Photography by Angela Strassheim Investing in the environment is not simply an ecological choice—it is a moral, economic, and generational commitment. The air we breathe, the water we drink, the soil that grows our food, and the climate that sustains life are shared assets. When we protect them, we protect opportunity itself. Future generations will inherit either the consequences of neglect or the dividends of wise stewardship. Environmental...

Wellness

Planning and Investing Your Next Chapter

Baby Boomers Reshaping the Future of Senior Living Article by Andrew Banoff As the Baby Boomer generation reshapes the future of senior living, communities like Stamford face a pivotal moment. Not only will there be more older adults than ever before, but they will also live longer thanks to advances in medicine. The first wave of Baby Boomers turned 75 in 2021; by 2031, they will begin turning 85. By 2050, the 85-plus population is expected to double - an unprecedented demographic shift with...

Life + Culture

Melissa Mulrooney - In Service to Wonder

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center's CEO Closes a Chapter of Visionary Leadership Article and Photography by If you have visited the Stamford Museum & Nature Center in the past twenty years, you have experienced the quiet influence of Melissa H. Mulrooney — whether you knew it or not. Perhaps it was a child feeding goats at the farm, a family gathering in the warm kitchen of the Knobloch Family Farmhouse, or a hushed audience leaning back beneath the stars in the new Planetarium & Astronomy...

Local Services

Inspirica:

A Legacy of Compassion and Community Impact in Stamford, from Homeless to Home Article by Sarah Bamford @Hybridmediacomm For nearly a century and a half, Inspirica has stood as a cornerstone of hope in Stamford and across Fairfield County. Founded in 1879, the nonprofit organization has grown into one of the largest providers of housing and support services in the state, serving more than 500 individuals, including children, each night — and thousands more annually through comprehensive...

Home + Design

Building Home, the Prutting Way

Where Craftsmanship and Collaboration Come Together to Make a House Feel Like a Home Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Daniel Callahan Since 1975, Stamford-based Prutting + Co. Custom Builders has been respected for thoughtful attention to design intent, meticulous craftsmanship, and thorough personal service. Founder and CEO Dave Prutting and his very talented team approach every project as a collaboration - balancing architectural integrity with the realities and availabilities of...