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.
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.
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.
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!
Wenonah to The World: John Hanifin & His Music
“Longmeadow is such a beautiful town, there really is no other town like it. It holds a special place in my heart as I grew up here and I know I will always consider it my home, no matter where I end up.”
The Hanifin family’s roots in Longmeadow dates back to the 1800’s when the Hanifin’s had a farm down in what is now called “The Meadows” and a house on Longmeadow Street.
Market Projections: Navigating the Real Estate Landscape During an Election Year
As the presidential election approaches, the real estate market tends to experience notable shifts that can impact both buyers and sellers. Understanding these patterns is crucial for making informed decisions. Here's an in-depth look at market projections and trends based on historical data during election years.
College Prep: Start in Middle School!
For many, twelve years of formal schooling culminates in trips to the mailbox to find out which colleges one will attend in the fall. However, without hard work, determination, financial planning and knowing a few tricks of the trade, all of that work could be for not.
Longmeadow Lacrosse Wins 21st Championship
LONGMEADOW LAX: THE 2024 DII CHAMPIONS
In what was a nail-biter, the Longmeadow Lancers came out on top after a long season, capturing the state championship after defeating Marshfield 11-10 in triple overtime to capture the 2024 D-II State Championship.
Back to School in the Age of AI: Transforming K-12 Classrooms
Picture this: A student struggling with a complex physics concept logs into their AI tutor. The AI model provides a tailored explanation appropriate for their grade level, so the student asks questions and gains a better understanding. As a result, they perform better on their homework. This is just one of many possibilities education in the age of AI can offer. The use of AI in classrooms is revolutionizing how students learn, and how teachers teach. It’s affecting how information is taught and how assessments are performed, and is creating new opportunities and challenges for teachers, students and parents.
College Prep: Senior Year Roadmap
Senior year of High School can be a huge, difficult transition, but if you have a great tutor and college plan in place, it can be one of the most unforgettable years of your life! At Infinity Ed, "Education Designed for Success," we have helped nearly 1,000 students further their academic abilities - and we want to help your student achieve their college dreams. Below are some tips so you’ll be on the way to college success!
Celebrating Massachusetts Day: How You Can Leverage Mass. History to Enhance Your Digital Media Presence!
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August 17th is National Massachusetts Day and as your local digital media experts here at MorningBird Media, we are excited to share with you ways to commemorate the commonwealth in style through your digital media accounts. What began by National Day Calendar® as an initiative to recognize and celebrate every state in the union starting with Delaware on the week of July 4th, has now, almost a decade later, become a popular way to share all the things that make each of our states unique online.
Moving & Finding Meaning: Meet the Monroe Family
“I’ve lived all over the US mostly in big cities or places where you live in a subdivision,” said Longmeadow Neighbors feature resident Amy Monroe.
“I love that in Longmeadow you have more of a sense of community. I love that kids bike to school and we have sidewalks everywhere. It’s a great place to raise a child.”
Preparing Trees For Summer Storms
It's a lovely summer in Longmeadow ... but summer also brings the risk of intense storms, which can pose significant threats to the health and stability of our trees. At Arbormax Tree Care, we understand the importance of preparing trees to withstand these challenges, ensuring safety and preserving the beauty of our landscapes. Here are our expert tips for preparing your trees for the summer storm season.
The Town of Longmeadow Splits
On July 1, 1894 the West Village and the East Village of Longmeadow, MA separated into 2 towns- Longmeadow and East Longmeadow. Once again, in early 1894 a petition had been sent to the State Legislature for the division. It passed. Massachusetts Gov. Frederic T. Greenhalge signed the Bill for the separation on May 22nd of that year. It did not require a vote of town voters.