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...

Life + Culture

Father and Son Gaming

Tabletop Gaming Center Provides Connections Across Generations Article by Eileen M McNamara | Photography by Robert Connell The dice clatter across the table, a burst of laughter follows, and a group of strangers—at least a few hours ago—lean in over a shared map. At the Tabletop Gaming Center in Newington, moments like these are routine, not remarkable. What keeps people coming back isn’t just the games—it’s the connections formed around them. Now in its 15th year, Tabletop Gaming is a...

Health + Wellness

Gameday Men’s Health West Hartford

A Q&A With Dr. Jean Carlos Jimenez, Medical Director, On the Importance of Peptides and Nutrition For Men Article by Julia Salzberg, APRN  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 clinic in June 2024 in West Hartford. With more than 400 clinics across the US and Canada, Gameday is the largest men’s health clinic in North America. By leveraging doctor-guided care, private sports...

Life + Culture

Meet Five Women Shaping West Hartford

All Are Leaders in Government, Business, Education, and Community Article by Irene O’Connor, Linked Media | Photography by Nicole Zarrilli, Linked Media Adrienne Billings-Smith Director of Community Engagement, Town of West Hartford Adrienne Billings-Smith has built a career centered on connection—bringing people together within local government and across the community.  As Director of Community Engagement and Title VI Coordinator for the Town of West Hartford, she leads initiatives...

Local Services

Experts Espresso Corner

Marketing That Actually Works for Small Businesses, How to Encourage Independence at Home Article by Prati Kaufman, Taylor Walsh Marketing can feel overwhelming for busy small business owners, often becoming something you “try to get to later.” Digital marketing shouldn't be complicated. Here's a quick framework for building an effective marketing ecosystem. Don’t sell to EVERYONE . When you do, you sell to no one. Know exactly who your ideal customer is and the platforms where they spend...

Education

Bringing Science to Life

Dr. Emma Mitchell Helps Girls Connect With Science Article by Eileen M. McNamara At the Ethel Walker School science teacher Dr. Emma Mitchell believes one of the most important lessons for students has little to do with formulas or equations. It’s learning success from failure. “In science, mistakes are something we celebrate. They help us move forward." Now in her 10th year at the all-girls independent school in Simsbury, she's built a reputation for bringing physics and engineering to...

Shopping

Morneault's: A New Chapter in Style

Jody and Ron Morneault Celebrate a New Location for Morneault’s Stackpole Moore Tryon  Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke After more than four decades in the fashion industry, Hartford retailers Jody and Ronny Morneault are embarking on their latest chapter — reopening their hallmark store, Morneault’s Stackpole Moore Tryon,  and continuing their tradition of personalized, high-end fashions. The new location, at 255 Asylum St., opened in mid-April, just down the road...