QuadJobs

QuadJobs: Revolutionizing College Employment

Since its launch in 2014, Fairfield, CT-based QuadJobs has created thousands of jobs and forged a presence at more than 500 colleges, partnering with schools such as Fairfield University, Sacred Heart, and University of Bridgeport, and expanded into Chicago, New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. We talked to the three founders—Betsy O’Reilly, Andra Newman and … Read more
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Celebrating the Class of 2018

Best of luck to area graduates who finished their education this year at the many wonderful prep, day and high schools in Fairfield and Westchester Counties and beyond. Photos by (Greenwich Catholic) Kim Maloney; (Kildonan School) Don Hicks; (Leman) Andrew Werner; (Bi-Cultural Day School) Inbar Barkay; (Greenwich Country Day School) ChiChi Ubiña
Lyme Disease 101

Lyme Disease 101

Lyme Disease isn’t a new disease. Anyone who grew up in this area knows about the sneaky pin-sized ticks whose bites can cause illness. And this is the time for heightened awareness, since Memorial Day to Labor Day is prime time for deer ticks. In the past few decades, more cases have been reported than … Read more
8 Tips for Your Best Golf Game

8 Tips for Your Best Golf Game

Looking for a few smart strategies to improve your game this season? Whether you’re a scratch golfer who plays a couple of times a week or a double-digit duffer who can count your rounds in a season on one hand, teaching professional and television personality Debbie Doniger, the Director of Instruction at GlenArbor Golf Club … Read more
Cold-Flu

Cold & Flu: What You Need to Know

This cold & flu season has been a doozy—everyone from co-workers to kids to friends seems to have been knocked out of commission by illness at some point this winter. And according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), flu can make lives miserable through May! So we talked to Dr. Katherine Noble (aka “Dr. … Read more
Detox

6 Smart Detox Tips

In the middle of the holiday season it can be tough to stick to your healthy ways—and to switch back after the festivities are over. Donna Bunte, a Greenwich, CT-based nutrition coach and holistic practitioner, often sees an uptick in clients in the New Year who want to “feel clean again,” she says. To help … Read more
The Perfect Spa for Every Occasion

The Perfect Spa for Every Occasion

For Girlfriends: Spa Ojai The Vibe: When they’re off-duty, Hollywood heavyweights recharge at this mission-style oasis north of L.A. If blissed-out pampering sounds like your goal, bring your entourage to relax around the four outdoor pools between complimentary classes from aerobics to qi gong. Or really live large in one of the 1,500-square-foot spa penthouses … Read more
Jate Yoga

Get Fit in the New Year

Switch up your exercise routine at one of the area’s newest fitness spots. Jaté Yoga in Rowayton is an intimate pop-up yoga studio open through April 30 that features 60-minute classes and extremely personalized attention. (They also have 45-minute lunchtime express classes and men’s yoga classes.) Catwalk Fitness in Old Greenwich — a boutique Megaformer … Read more
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Scenes of the Season

Professional photographers are just like us: over the holidays, they are inspired to preserve memories by snapping pictures of everything from loved ones (human and furry) to sweet treats to snow-white landscapes. Here are some cherished ones from our favorite photographers. Have you entered our Winter Dog Photo Contest? Click here for … Read more
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P.A.L.S.: Partnering Volunteer Pilots With Patients in Need

Advancements at the country’s leading hospitals help provide life-saving treatments not available in many remote locations. So what do you do if you’re hundreds of miles from an urban center and badly in need of advanced medical care? Enter Patient Airlift Services (PALS). The non-profit organization bridges the gap for patients when insurance offers to … Read more
Fall Hikes - Gelnville Woods

Fun Westchester Hikes

Jane Daniels, author of Walkable Westchester, says these local parks are perfect for stretching your legs—and amazing views. North County Trailway Near the Croton Reservoir “It offers sweeping views over the Croton Reservoir and is accessible to people on bicycles, in wheelchairs, and with dogs on leashes.” Burden Preserve Mt. Kisco “This lesser-known park is … Read more
The Good Skin Diet

The Good Skin Diet

Want a fabulous complexion? A healthy glow starts from the inside out. So feed your skin with these epidermis-boosting superfoods, from sweet potatoes to sunflowers seeds. Plus: How to eat them today. SWEET POTATO Antioxidants aren’t just good for your overall health, they’re also great for your skin, says Scott Herman, M.D., of Lanphier Day … Read more