Fitness

STAMFORD’S ICE SKATING RINKS

Article and Photography by Wings Arena Wings Arena, Connecticut’s newest ice arena, offers various programs, tailored to all ages and skill levels. On the site of the original Conair building near the Old Greenwich line, Wings Arena has also teamed with EN Hockey and Matterhorn Fit for on-site skill development, performance and advanced rehabilitation. Terry Conners Ice Rink Located in beautiful Cove Island Park since 1973, The Rink is owned and operated by the City of Stamford, offering...

Life + Culture

Local Love in Action

How Stamford and B1C Stand with Immigrant Neighbors Article by Suzanne Wind | Photography by John Moore At Building One Community (B1C), local love shows up in everyday ways—small gestures that add up to life-changing impact. It’s the volunteer who spends hours teaching English after work, the high-school student helping a newly arrived child with homework, and the partner organization that shares space, resources or expertise when the community needs it most. This unity is what fuels B1C, the...

Health + Wellness

A Journey of Lifesaving Generosity

Stamford Veteran whose willingness to help reshaped two lives and touched the hearts of many Article by Robyn Blosio In this ever-changing world, we do not always hear the good stories, the ones that remind us how a single person can help others in extraordinary ways. One of those people is Stamford native John Rubino, an infantry trained United States Marine veteran whose service did not end with his honorable discharge. Instead, it transformed into a rare and extraordinary commitment: saving...

Entertainment

Stamford’s Biggest Little Studio

In a Carriage House in Westover, Musical Legends are Made Article by Tim Sommer | Photography by Jimmy ienner Jr You are driving through one of Stamford’s most bucolic neighborhoods. You turn right up a narrow dirt road. Fifty yards in front of you, across a lazy green yard, is a gorgeous gingerbread house. Immediately to your left, at the end of a worn stone path, is a picture-perfect white cottage, well over a century old. Why, you could be in the Finger Lakes, or even Southwest England...

Arts + Culture

The Stained Glass Apple:

A Stamford Treasure Preserving a 40-Year Legacy Article by Sarah Bamford @Hybridmediacomm Tucked between Glenbrook and Springdale, The Stained Glass Apple stands as a luminous testament to craftsmanship, creativity, and community. Founded in 1984 by the late Marilyn Gehring, the beloved studio began with a simple gift: a stained-glass lesson certificate given by her daughter. What started as Marilyn’s desire to create a chandelier for her dining room quickly blossomed into a lifelong passion...

Health + Wellness

LOVE YOUR BODY

Nourish yourself with intentional cleansing, renewal, and profound personal wellness. Article by Taylor Rose Mattingly | Photography by Eric Paez Loving your body begins with honoring the systems that sustain it. If our bodies are like trees, parasites and pollutants act as vines that slowly drain life-force energy. Around the world, seasonal detoxing serves as a mindful reset for digestion, clarity, and vitality. Sacred Rose Organics continues this tradition with the Exodus Parasite...

Health + Wellness

My Breakup Story With Gluten

How I Ditched It and Got My Energy Back Article by Jacqui Justice Gluten and I used to be great pals. In fact, I hardly went a day without it. My routine was packed with what I, as a Functional Nutritionist, thought was the “healthy” stuff: yogurt with granola for breakfast, a sandwich on sprouted wholegrain bread for lunch, and wholegrain pasta or couscous with dinner. On paper, I was doing everything right. So why was I secretly feeling worse than most of my clients? I was constantly...

Life + Culture

The Mind-Blowing Power of Music

Producer and composer Beth Styles brings Stamford together through music, memory, and community connection. Article by Beth Styles Tuesday and Thursday mornings have become some of my favorite moments of the week. That’s when I get to sing and kibbitz with some of the most inspiring people I know — participants in  Music & Memories Studio , an eight-week “shared community experience” for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. We also welcome anyone who simply loves to sing...

Sports + Recreation

The Woodloch Way

Investing in People is Investing in Success. Article by Laurie A. Guzda The health of your business isn’t just measured in profit margins or performance reports—it’s reflected in the well-being of your people. A thriving company is one where individuals feel valued, supported, and connected. In today’s competitive environment, maintaining that sense of connection has become both more vital and more challenging. When employees are happy and engaged, the entire organization flourishes. That’s...

Health + Wellness

A Letter to Yourself

A Tradition of Friendship, Intention and Inspiration Article by Laurie A. Guzda January marks the start of a new year—and for the past sixteen years, my friend Carol Shwidock and I have shared a tradition that has become one of the most meaningful parts of our lives: a new year letter exchange. Between December and February, each of us writes a letter of inspiration to ourselves. We set an intention for the coming year, along with a single word or phrase that captures its essence. We seal and...