Home + Design

New England Renovations

How construction management brings clarity, coordination, and confidence to home renovation projects Article by Xavier Amos When you invite friends and family into your newly renovated home, they experience your project through the details. Smooth walls, thoughtful layouts, beautiful finishes, and integrated technology tend to draw the most attention. Guests may ask about your painter, your interior designer, or your electrician. What they rarely ask about is what made all of those elements...

Life + Culture

House of Bread

The Nonprofit's Volunteers Have Powered A Legacy of Giving Decades Article by Brian Boyer For 46 years, the House of Bread has stood as a quiet force of compassion in Hartford—feeding the hungry, educating immigrants and refugees, providing housing to the underserved, and building community where it’s needed most.  Founded in 1980 by Sister Maureen Faenza, CSJ, and Sister Theresa Fonti, CSJ, the House of Bread started by serving coffee and day-old doughnuts to homeless men in the North End of...

Local Services

Experts Espresso Corner

Cummings & Lockwood: The Critical Role of a Trustee; Awning Place: Plan Now for Summer Comfort Article by Kelley Galica Peck Principal, Private Clients Group; Adam Beaulieu, Awing Place Hiring a Trustee Are you afraid to offend your children by naming a professional trustee? In reality, most people should appreciate being spared the burden of trusteeship.  A trustee takes on a fiduciary role that demands diligence, sound judgment, and unimpeachable integrity. A trustee understands and...

Home Services

M&G Landscaping

The American Dream, One Backyard At A Time Article and Photography by When M&G Landscaping was founded in 2015, it began with one truck, a few tools, and a clear point of view. Owner Pranav Dave—known simply as Dave to his customers—had spent years in the industry and noticed a recurring problem: a lack of caring on the part of the contractor.  Most focused on the bottom dollar, and not enough on the customer. Dave’s story mirrors the growth of the company itself. He came to the United...

Home Services

PGT Painting

A Company Built on Craftsmanship and a Personal Approach Article by Eileen M. McNamara PGT Painting has built a strong reputation across Central Connecticut by combining skilled craftsmanship with a grounded, personal approach to the business. The company will mark its fourth anniversary this April, a milestone that reflects both steady growth and a clear vision shaped by owner Paulie Tirella’s years of experience in the trade. Before launching PGT Painting, Paulie spent 15 years working for...

Finance + Legal Services

Stepping Stone Wealth Recognized as a Best-in-State Wealth Management Team by Forbes

West Hartford, CT – January 7, 2026 – Stepping Stone Wealth, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial in West Hartford, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors and their teams who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business.The rankings are based on data provided by thousands of the nation’s most productive advisors and their teams...

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...