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...

Home + Design

Lighting the Way Home

Restoring the Iconic Stamford Lighthouse Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Phil Nelson Standing at the edge of Long Island Sound, the Stamford Lighthouse has quietly welcomed seafarers home for nearly a century and a half. Wind-scoured, salt-sprayed, and steadfast, the small but mighty beacon on the Stamford Harbor West Breakwater has guided mariners since 1882. Now, for the first time in generations thanks to the hard work and dedication of a retired doctor from Stamford and a...

Life + Culture

Rose Lionetti Brown

From Stamford Roots to Presidential Prestige Article and Photography by In the high-stakes world of televised media, hair and makeup artistry is far more than cosmetic. It is credibility, confidence, and storytelling. Bringing professionalism and artistry to every assignment—where every frame counts, Rose Lionetti Brown’s work helps ensure that the world is watching its best. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Lionetti Brown is a hair and makeup artist whose precision has shaped decades of...

Fitness

STAMFORD’S ICE SKATING RINKS

Article and Photography by Wings Arena Wings Arena, Connecticut’s newest ice arena, offers various programs, tailored to all ages and skill levels. On the site of the original Conair building near the Old Greenwich line, Wings Arena has also teamed with EN Hockey and Matterhorn Fit for on-site skill development, performance and advanced rehabilitation. Terry Conners Ice Rink Located in beautiful Cove Island Park since 1973, The Rink is owned and operated by the City of Stamford, offering...

Life + Culture

Local Love in Action

How Stamford and B1C Stand with Immigrant Neighbors Article by Suzanne Wind | Photography by John Moore At Building One Community (B1C), local love shows up in everyday ways—small gestures that add up to life-changing impact. It’s the volunteer who spends hours teaching English after work, the high-school student helping a newly arrived child with homework, and the partner organization that shares space, resources or expertise when the community needs it most. This unity is what fuels B1C, the...

Health + Wellness

A Journey of Lifesaving Generosity

Stamford Veteran whose willingness to help reshaped two lives and touched the hearts of many Article by Robyn Blosio In this ever-changing world, we do not always hear the good stories, the ones that remind us how a single person can help others in extraordinary ways. One of those people is Stamford native John Rubino, an infantry trained United States Marine veteran whose service did not end with his honorable discharge. Instead, it transformed into a rare and extraordinary commitment: saving...

Entertainment

Stamford’s Biggest Little Studio

In a Carriage House in Westover, Musical Legends are Made Article by Tim Sommer | Photography by Jimmy ienner Jr You are driving through one of Stamford’s most bucolic neighborhoods. You turn right up a narrow dirt road. Fifty yards in front of you, across a lazy green yard, is a gorgeous gingerbread house. Immediately to your left, at the end of a worn stone path, is a picture-perfect white cottage, well over a century old. Why, you could be in the Finger Lakes, or even Southwest England...

Arts + Culture

The Stained Glass Apple:

A Stamford Treasure Preserving a 40-Year Legacy Article by Sarah Bamford @Hybridmediacomm Tucked between Glenbrook and Springdale, The Stained Glass Apple stands as a luminous testament to craftsmanship, creativity, and community. Founded in 1984 by the late Marilyn Gehring, the beloved studio began with a simple gift: a stained-glass lesson certificate given by her daughter. What started as Marilyn’s desire to create a chandelier for her dining room quickly blossomed into a lifelong passion...

Health + Wellness

LOVE YOUR BODY

Nourish yourself with intentional cleansing, renewal, and profound personal wellness. Article by Taylor Rose Mattingly | Photography by Eric Paez Loving your body begins with honoring the systems that sustain it. If our bodies are like trees, parasites and pollutants act as vines that slowly drain life-force energy. Around the world, seasonal detoxing serves as a mindful reset for digestion, clarity, and vitality. Sacred Rose Organics continues this tradition with the Exodus Parasite...