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...

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...

Local Services

Making a Lasting Impression

CHH Engraving Celebrates 25 Years in Business Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Vincent Wrenn For 25 years, CHH Engraving has built its business around a simple idea: the best promotional products are the ones people actually keep. From engraved awards and branded apparel to customized drinkware and sustainable gifts, the Agawam, Massachusetts-based company has spent a quarter century helping businesses, colleges, nonprofits and community organizations tell their stories through...

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...

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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...

Finance + Legal Services

Charitable Giving Guidance From Cummings & Lockwood LLC

Contributions To Charities Are Important In Estate Planning Article by Brianna L. Marquis Charitable giving is a long-standing tradition in the United States and can be an important component of your estate plan as a means of giving back to the community and leaving behind a lasting philanthropic legacy.   Barbara Bush, the former First Lady, once noted that “giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening our mind to the unexplained worlds occupied by the needs of...

Health + Wellness

Fuel the Work

The Science Behind Nutrition Coaching at Relentless Performance Article by Peter Inserillo | Photography by Connecticut Headshots In a world filled with diet trends, conflicting advice, and short-term fixes, nutrition has become unnecessarily complicated. At Relentless Performance in Farmington, our philosophy is simple: nutrition should enhance how you live, train, and perform—not restrict it. Through a structured, evidence-based coaching process, we help clients achieve meaningful body...

Health + Wellness

Dr. Shyam Shivareddy

The Co-Founder of Purple Dental is a leading figure in Hartford County’s Dental Community Article by Kelsey Meyer | Photography by Shyam Shivareddy Dr. Shyam Shivareddy—known to patients and colleagues alike as Dr. Sam—has established himself as a leading figure in Hartford County’s dental community through a combination of dedication, drive, and genuine passion for patient care. As co-owner of Crest Family Dental in Hartford and Purple Dental in Glastonbury, he works alongside his wife and...

Professional Services

Experts Espresso Corner

M&G Landscaping: Handling Invasive Crabgrass; Dawn Gagliardi Esq., Realtor: Selling in a Hot Market Article by Pranav Dave, Dawn Gagliardi Dealing With Crabgrass While crabgrass typically shows up in summer, the work to prevent it begins in the spring. In my years of building and maintaining landscapes across Connecticut, I know prevention is always the most effective strategy. Crabgrass thrives in weak, thin turf and compacted soils. Bare spots, poor drainage, and mowing too short create...