Life + Culture

A Century of Innovation

Pratt & Whitney Celebrates 100 Years of Powering Progress Article by Eileen M. McNamara In 1925, Frederick Rentschler, a visionary engineer, set out to change the face of aviation. He founded Pratt & Whitney with a revolutionary goal: to develop a lighter, more reliable, and more powerful aircraft engine than anything that had come before. That first engine, the R-1340 Wasp, didn’t just succeed. It transformed aviation. Now, in 2025, Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, celebrates 100 years of...

Life + Culture

Take a Hike

Connecticut Has a Wealth of Excellent and Historic Hiking Areas Article by Eileen M. McNamara Connecticut, with its diverse landscapes and rich history, offers a plethora of hiking opportunities for all skill levels. From serene coastal trails to rugged mountain paths, the state is a haven for nature lovers. Each year the Museum of Connecticut History hosts a series of guided hikes of some of our state’s historic sites. While this year’s hikes have already filled up, you can still explore on...

Life + Culture

Explore: Local

Rediscovering New Park Avenue, A Neighborhood on the Rise Article by Annisa Teich When most people think of West Hartford, their minds inevitably drift to “The Center”— our town’s most iconic and celebrated hub. With its vibrant dining scene, boutique shopping, and unmistakable charm, The Center is undoubtedly a gem. But what if I told you that some of the most exciting growth, creativity, and small business innovation in West Hartford is happening just a few miles south, along New Park...

Shopping

Men's Fashion Trends

Daswani Clothiers Shows Off Some of Their Favorites This Season Photography by Vincent Wrenn Daswani Clothiers in West Hartford Center is a family-owned men's tailor and clothing store on Farmington Avenue offering the finest hand-tailored workmanship, leading stylized consultations and exceptional customer service for nearly 50 years. Delivering a uniquely personalized experience, Daswani's talented and experienced staff provide a wealth of knowledge of menswear merchandise, custom tailoring...

Life + Culture

Lighting the Frame:

How Cinematographer Vincent Wrenn Is Reimagining Visual Storytelling in West Hartford Article by Lucinda Jamison | Photography by Vincent Wrenn It’s not every day that a veteran Los Angeles filmmaker plants new creative roots in Connecticut. Vincent Wrenn, a seasoned cinematographer with deep storytelling expertise, traded the palm-lined streets of California for the vibrant community of West Hartford. After two and a half decades working in film, television, and commercial production...

Health + Wellness

Gameday Men's Health West Hartford

A Q&A on the Importance of Healthy Testosterone Levels Article by Eileen M. McNamara Created in 2018 and committed to helping men live their best lives through a novel and medically-supervised treatment program, Gameday Men’s Health opened a new clinic last June in West Hartford.  Gameday was created to help men suffering from low testosterone (Low T) and erectile dysfunction (ED), and provides medical weight loss solutions, vitamin therapy, peptides and hair restoration services. Its primary...

Beauty

A Salon With Soul

Jenny Andre Brings Her Signature Beauty Philosophy to West Hartford Article by Lucinda Jamison | Photography by John Helmke When Jenny Andre opened her new West Hartford salon earlier this year, she brought two decades of beauty expertise along with a deep philosophy fusing European artistry with heartfelt community care. Originally from Lisbon, Portugal, Jenny trained as a hairstylist and makeup artist in a rigorous four-year academy program there.  When she moved here she spend more than...

Health + Wellness

In the Pink

Mike Daly is on a Mission to Spread a Message of Hope and Help Article by Brian Boyer If you’re ever in the Hartford area and see a man confidently strolling through a festival or dance floor in a pink tuxedo, there’s a good chance it’s Mike Daly. If you stop to ask him why he’s wearing it, you’ll get an answer that’s heartfelt, honest and unwavering:   “Because people need to see the face behind the statistics regarding cancer and particularly breast cancer.” Mike, of New England Prestige...

Life + Culture

A Rising Tide

How Chris Conway Is Lifting West Hartford’s Business Community Article by Brian Boyer | Photography by Vincent Wrenn When Chris Conway became Executive Director of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce in  2018, he brought with him a clear vision: to create an organization that met businesses where they were and guided them toward meaningful growth.  Now the chamber’s president and CEO, he continues to do just that — leading a 580-member chamber that is, Chris says, the largest single-town...

Finance + Legal Services

You're Invited: 6/24 Open House & Ribbon Cutting

You're invited to join us for our Open House & Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, June 24th from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM!Come tour our new space, meet the team, and help us celebrate this exciting milestone! Enjoy complimentary wine & beer (and non-alcoholic beverages), light bites, and sweet treats.We'll also have a fun stone painting activity for guests of all ages and a special ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the occasion. A shred bin will also be available.Hosted by: Stepping Stone...