Local Services

Experts Espresso Corner

Dr. Jennifer Raska - Central Eye Care, Chris Conway, West Hartford Chamber of Commerce Article by Dr. Jennifer Raska, Chris Conway | Photography by Kaitlyn Casso, Iris Photography Clear, Comfortable Vision at Every Age One of my favorite parts of practicing in West Hartford is seeing neighbors from every life stage walk into Central Eye Care. A curious toddler, a fourth grader squinting at the board, a college student living on screens, a parent juggling work and bedtime stories, a...

Health + Wellness

Loving In-Home Care

Euro-American Connections & Home Care Tailor Services to Each Client's Needs Photography by Michele Tereso Homecare’s true purpose is revealed at life’s most vulnerable moments. Maggie Drag understood this early. Raised in Poland by a single mother on a small family farm, Maggie grew up witnessing a quiet, unwavering form of compassion. Despite having very little, her mother spent ten years caring for an elderly neighbor and his disabled daughter—not as work, but as a way of life. When she...

Entertainment

Where Glastonbury Gathers

Social Lounge & Bar Continues to Elevate the Town’s Nightlife Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke Since opening more than two years ago Social Lounge & Bar in Somerset Square has been providing the perfect blend of great food, expertly crafted cocktails, and a chill atmosphere. The lounge has become an inviting, late-night destination where Glastonbury residents gather to relax, connect, and unwind. Founded by Marc Alderucci, a longtime local bar owner, Social Lounge...

Travel

The Stamped Passport

Why the Best Summer Trips in 2026 Will Look a Little Different Article by Claudia Dawley February is often when people begin thinking about summer travel and what they want their next trip to feel like. After years of planning travel for clients at different life stages, I’ve noticed that the most rewarding trips in 2026 are being shaped earlier, and with far more intention, than they used to be. That perspective is deeply personal. Growing up in the Netherlands, and later living in Uganda...