Professional Services

Experts Espresso Corner

Foot Care Tips From Vale, A Travel Checklist From the Pampered Tourist Article by Dr. Chelsea Viola, Karen Gillis | Photography by Kaitlyn Casso, Kate Wark End-of-Summer Foot Care Tips As summer winds down, back-to-school routines, weekend hikes, and transitioning shoes place new demands on your feet and ankles. Without proper support, this seasonal shift can bring heel pain, ankle sprains, and tendinitis. As a podiatrist, I see these injuries this time of year, and some are preventable. ...

Education

Alleviating Student Anxiety During College Search

Watkinson School Educators Have a Unique Approach To Helping Students During Their Critical Junior Year Article by Jenni French | Photography by Michele Wolff Oftentimes, students rising to their junior year of high school do so with the statement echoing in their heads, “Junior year is the most important year of your life; your future depends on it." The college application and admission process begins in earnest during the junior year, and is known for being intensely fraught, and...

Fitness

Capital Securities Management

A Q&A On Retirement Planning and Saving For Your Kids Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke Artificial intelligence, robo-advisors and online trading platforms have transformed the investment landscape. With markets moving rapidly many investors value something technology can't replicate: a trusted local advisor who understands their family's goals. At Capitol Securities Management, Inc., affiliated with the national firm Raymond James, local advisor Joseph Mauriello...

Professional Services

Through the Lens

Jeff DiCosimo Keeps Connecticut's Memories in Focus With Premier Portraits Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Jeff DiCosimo In an age when nearly everyone carries a camera in their pocket, Jeff DiCosimo believes professional photography still offers something a smartphone never can: the ability to turn life's fleeting moments into lasting memories. For more than 42 years, Jeff has built a career photographing everything from kindergarten class portraits and high school seniors to...

Life + Culture

Connecticut Humane Society

A Legacy of Compassion for People and Pets Article by Eileen M. McNamara For nearly 150 years the Connecticut Humane Society has been a place of second chances. From rescuing abandoned animals to helping families keep beloved pets during difficult times, the organization has evolved into one of the state's most important animal welfare resources while staying true to its founding mission of compassion. The Connecticut Humane Society traces its roots to 1881, when Hartford teenager Gertrude O...

Arts + Culture

West Hartford Celebrates America 250

The Town Has Been Following a Roster of Events In Line With the National Programming of The Anniversary Article by Eileen M. McNamara Founded as a farming settlement in 1679 and incorporated as its own town in 1854, West Hartford has spent centuries evolving alongside the nation it now hopes to help celebrate during America’s 250th anniversary this month.  As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, West Hartford officials and...

Arts + Culture

Explore: Cedar Hill Cemetery

The Park-Like Burial Ground Straddles Hartford and West Hartford and its Foundation has a Robust Series of Events Throughout the Year Article by Eileen M. McNamara The winding roads and towering trees of Cedar Hill Cemetery feel less like a traditional burial ground and more like an open-air museum woven into the landscape of Hartford and West Hartford history. Established in 1864 during the Victorian-era “rural cemetery” movement, Cedar Hill was designed to be both a place of remembrance and...

Local Services

Experts Espresso Corner

Daswani Clothiers: Maintaining a Versatile Wardrobe, Christopher Algoo: Real Estate Trends in the Hartford Region Article by Manoj Daswani, Chris Algoo | Photography by Ira Nozik Photographers Maintaining a Versatile Wardrobe Refreshing your wardrobe doesn’t always mean replacing your basics - it can also mean making them more versatile.  A dress shirt from Stenström is beautiful with a suit and tie, but visually interesting details — patterned inner cuffs, contrast button hole stitching...

Shopping

Explore Brimfield Antiques

This Sprawling Antiques and Flea Market is Just an Hour's Drive in Massachusetts Article by Eileen M. McNamara Every spring and summer the quiet town of Brimfield, Mass., transforms into one of the largest and most celebrated antiques destinations in the country. The Brimfield Antique Show, held annually in May, July and September draws collectors, interior designers, dealers and treasure hunters from across the United States. Stretching for miles through dozens of show fields, the outdoor...

Local Services

Electronics Recycling

A Glastonbury Company Has a Novel Approach to Creating Sustainability For Our Myriad Gadgets Article by Eileen M McNamara | Photography by John Helmke At a time when discarded electronics are piling up faster than ever, a Glastonbury entrepreneur is working to keep hazardous e-waste out of landfills and offering residents a surprisingly simple solution. Glastonbury Electronics Recycling LLC, founded in 2018, provides free pickup and recycling services for unwanted computers, servers, and...