Local Services

Thankful for the Work These Organizations Provide

The Holiday Season invites us to GIVE BACK and support others. Article and Photography by Here are just a few of the many worthy organizations deserving of your time and consideration to offer support. Although money always helps, sometimes the giving of your time can be equally valuable. Stamford is a community that cares. Flower Again Flowers are precious and fleeting. Flower Again rescues them after their first use, repurposes them in small bouquets and when they're wilted, returns them...

Sports + Recreation

John Hagan

A Coach for a Lifetime Article by Laurie A. Guzda There are people who pass through our lives—and there are people whose voices remain with us long after they are gone. For generations of Stamford students and athletes, that voice belonged to Coach John Hagan. It was the voice that demanded another effort when someone believed he had nothing left. The voice that insisted fundamentals mattered, preparation mattered and character mattered most of all. It could be firm and commanding, but it...

Entertainment

Stamford's Parade Spectacular

Giant Balloons, Marching Bands and Holiday Magic Take Over Downtown Article and Photography by Stamford's holiday season takes flight Sunday, November 22, 12n-2p. Get a sneak peek November 21, from 3-6p, at the Hoyt Street Balloon Inflation Party, featuring a visit from Santa. Join SCL's Editor, Laurie Guzda and Motts Pelazza at the Old Town Hall for a lively parade experience.

Health + Wellness

Gratitude Hides In Plain Sight

This November, notice the small, constant, ordinary things that quietly enhance your life without asking for credit. Article by Jacqui Justice, MS, CNS, CDN - Functional Nutritionist There is a particular kind of blindness that comes with familiarity. The porch light that clicks on every evening without you asking it to. The way you can call up almost any song the instant you think of it, the relief of finally getting into bed after a long day, and my personal favorite - that first sip of...

Arts + Culture

SPONSORS of The Longest Table

When asked WHY they stepped up to support this new initiative, here's what they said: Article and Photography by Allstate – The Wright Agency At the Wright Agency, being in good hands is about more than protecting what matters most - it’s about being a good neighbor. The Longest Table directly aligns with our mission and its purpose for the city of Stamford. Arty and Betsey Selkowitz In this perilous time for our democracy strengthening community is our most powerful weapon.  Courtyard...

Life + Culture

RIZZ Lounge & Grill

A restaurant with a purpose, channeling support to those who need it most in Ukraine. Article by Marty Shapiro When Steve Goisan opened RIZZ Lounge & Grill in Stamford, he brought more than a new restaurant to the city. He brought a piece of his Ukrainian heritage—and a personal mission to channel the community’s support toward people who need it most. RIZZ has become part of Stamford’s vibrant dining and social scene. Yet behind its cuisine, design and hospitality is a story about...

Health + Wellness

The Food Hierarchy

A simple framework for choosing foods that nourish, satisfy, and support long-term health. Article by Dan Pachter, Exercise Physiologist @bodybypure For years, diets were built around the old Food Pyramid, which placed grains and carbohydrates at the base. Today, many nutrition approaches take the opposite view: emphasize protein, healthy fats, and whole foods, and reduce refined carbohydrates. The most foundational macronutrients are protein and fat because they supply the raw materials to...

Education

STAMFORD IN-FOCUS

You live here. You love it. Show us how you see it. Article by Photography Competition The Stamford Photography Club and  Stamford City Lifestyle  magazine invite current Stamford Photography Club members to participate in the  Stamford: Home In Focus Photography Competition —a celebration of the people, places, and moments that make Stamford an extraordinary place to call home. Whether you're inspired by a sunrise over Cove Island, the energy of downtown, a neighborhood gathering, a quiet...

Life + Culture

John Starks

Home Court Advantage - A Champion's Life in Stamford Article by Tom Chiappetta | Photography by Jay Cohen For nearly three decades, John Starks has called Stamford home. But this summer, the New York Knicks legend experienced something even he never thought he'd see. After 22 years as the Knicks' Alumni & Fan Development Advisor—and more than three decades connected to the franchise—Starks finally celebrated what generations of fans had waited 53 years to witness: an NBA championship. When...

Food + Beverage

Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetables

One Pan Sheet - Simple, Tasty & Healthy Article by Nikki Glekas This meal is a great alternative to chicken souvlaki when it’s chilly outside and you don’t want to grill. It also can easily be doubled or tripled if you’re feeding a crowd. This is definitely going to be one of your go-to weeknight recipes for your school year. We hope you love it as much as we do! Enjoy!  Mediterranean One Pan Sheet Greek Chicken with Vegetables This is such a great one pan meal for busy weeknights. It’s...