Magazine Archive
Magazine Archive
How the Shapiro Family Helps Pets: Canine Companions
Meet the Shapiro family: Longmeadow locals and founders of KodiakCare, a nonprofit saving 800+ dogs from euthanasia. From Lake George roots to rescue dogs, their story inspires.
Let It Snow: Dave Rothstein’s Ode to Winter
Thirty years ago, Dave Rothstein's life took an unexpected turn during a winter festival in Anchorage, Alaska. Passing on more traditional events, Rothstein found himself captivated by snow sculpting. A 25-ton block of ice became his canvas, and he meticulously transformed it into a recognizable sculpture, igniting a passion within him.
Why Selling in the Holiday Months and New Year Can Beat Listing in Springtime
When most homeowners think about selling, they often aim to wait for the traditionally bustling spring market. However, listing in the holiday months and early in the year can provide a unique advantage. Here’s why, from motivated buyers to a low-inventory market, selling now might lead to a stronger sale than waiting for the spring crowd.
Is Your Website Ready for 2025?
Most businesses do not have a digital marketing strategy. Only 1 out of the 45 businesses analyzed during online presence audits this year had one. If you are willing to put in the time and planning to create a solid, data-driven digital marketing strategy, you are way ahead of your competition.
Caring for Your Loved Ones: Learn About the Kind Hands Adult Social Day Program
Kind Hands Adult Social Day Program is a non-profit organization located in a residential home in Longmeadow designed to provide a comfortable and home-like environment for its guests.
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad
I learned a lot living on the highway. If you leave on the early side, you’ll be stuck in “fall asleep at the wheel” traffic. If you leave at a reasonable hour, you’ll be stuck in “rush hour” traffic. And if you leave on the late side, you’ll be stuck in “people who will lose their jobs that day” traffic (my least favorite option). It’s a Three Little Bears scenario where everyone loses. For those who somehow beat the traffic, they get the anticlimactic prize of work.
For the Long-Term Success of My Clients, My Network is an Open Book
As a local real estate agent, Ruthie Oland's commitment to her clients extends beyond helping them buy or sell a home. She believes it's crucial to connect homeowners with reliable professionals who can help them maintain, improve, and safeguard their investment. Whether they require a skilled plumber, electrician, contractor, attorney, or financial advisor, Oland is ready to share her carefully curated network of professionals.
RONNIE LEAVITT: Helping the World From Home
Ronnie Leavitt’s first job at Harlem Hospital as a physical therapist (NYC), her 6 month backpacking trip around the world, and her Masters of Public Health (Columbia University) each led her to a lifetime of volunteering in less developed nations and volunteering locally with social action groups to fight against the “-isms”; “ racism, antisemitism, sexism, ableism, and homophobia.
Take Your Family Vacation to the Next Level!
Looking to elevate your next family vacation? Stop doing everything the masses are doing and start thinking bigger. There is a whole world to see, and only a short time to do it. Like we say at We Do Travel Right: Life is short, take the trip.
The Rising Price of Insurance… Explained
If you recently purchased auto and home insurance, you may have seen a dramatic increase in your premiums. It’s so prolific it’s making national news. Many of you are asking the question why. Some of you have never even put in a claim yet your premiums continue to rise. In an attempt not to bore you with insurance speak I will try and educate you as to why this is happening.
PARTNER POWER: Meet Ronnie’s Partner Rich Alpert
Rich Alpert was born in upstate New York, graduated from Hobart College and received a Ph.D. from Harvard in Political Science. When Hampshire College was created in 1970, Rich came to Amherst and was soon the Associate Dean of Faculty and Dean of Strategic Planning. After working at Hampshire, Alpert worked with an educational testing company. From there, he spent over a quarter of a century as the owner, and operator of Diversity Resources, a publishing company to create and distribute multicultural and diversity educational training materials.
LEARNING LONGMEADOW’S HISTORY: The Storrs House
THE STORRS HOUSE was built in 1786 for the Reverend Richard Salter Storrs, the second pastor of the First Church of Christ in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. His home was built on ministerial property and stood on the land in front of our present town library. Three generations of the Storrs family lived in the house.
POWER LUNCH: Veterans Build Bridges and Confront Loneliness
The founder of Building Bridges, an initiative to foster veterans’ healing through shared monthly lunches, remembers the first not-so-successful gathering in Northampton at the old World War II club. “One veteran came,” he says. “You could hear a pin drop.” But a seed was planted, and three had lunch the next week.
UPS Longmeadow - Locally Owned for 25 Years
Not everyone realizes that UPS Stores are all individually owned locations, my family has owned the one here in Longmeadow since 1999! It has been our pleasure helping the community - and growing up in Longmeadow for more than 25 years!
The “Fs” of Thanksgiving: Family, Food, Football and Fiduciaries
Between food and football, estate planning might not be at the forefront of your mind this Thanksgiving, but it is the perfect time to revisit your estate plan. The family and friends you gather with this time of year are the most likely individuals to serve as your fiduciaries – the key players in your estate plan.
What the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Means for Mortgage Rates
What do people 50 and older fear most about aging?
Their biggest concerns, according to recent research by AARP, is that their physical health and cognitive ability might deteriorate. They might lose their independence or have to rely on others.
Facing Your Financial Fears Can Be Empowering
What do people 50 and older fear most about aging?
Their biggest concerns, according to recent research by AARP, is that their physical health and cognitive ability might deteriorate. They might lose their independence or have to rely on others.
Understanding Medicare Part D Changes in 2025
We are officially in a new economic cycle. The long-anticipated September Federal Reserve meeting brought news many economists had predicted: the Federal Reserve lowered its Federal Funds Rate by 0.5%. This marks the first cut since March 2020. The Fed Funds Rate is the rate at which banks lend to each other overnight. Lowering this rate stimulates the economy by reducing credit card rates, promoting hiring, and keeping unemployment low. However, it may also lead to lower yields on savings accounts and certificates of deposit.
Botox vs. Fillers - What's Right For You?
Are you amongst the many people these days looking at your mirror image and wondering if Botox is the answer? What about fillers? What role do these products have in producing facial improvements?
LOCAL HAUNTINGS? Jeff Belanger Has a Story For You
JEFF BELANGER IS OBSESSED WITH HAUNTINGS. Best known for his work on the “Ghost Adventures” series and “New England Legends” podcast, the Southbridge-born ghosthunter is coming to the East Longmeadow Public Library on October 1 with a slate of scary stories. “I’m into anything weird,” he says. “Mostly ghosts, but anything on the fringe. I feel like that’s where we learn the most about who we are.”