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Stamford magazine started with a simple idea: the City of Stamford deserved a magazine that celebrated its life. It should have positive coverage of living in Stamford—such as Top Teens, and sections like Do, Eat, Home and Buzz to keep you in the know. Tackling tough issues from time to time is also necessary to improve our lives, with insights into what we can do about them, like addiction, domestic violence, and health. Stamford magazine is about enhancing our lives and connecting with each other. We are about trust. We say “No” to negativity and “Yes” to kindness.
Your magazine is a living thing, evolving with the city. It was launched in the depths of the Great Recession with talented Editor Camilla Herrera at the helm. Also defying the economic odds, Harbor Point opened in 2009, gracing our first cover with a beautiful aerial view of the transformed South End. Every issue since then has celebrated fresh aspects of Stamford city and its people. The ever-creative Editor Diane Sembrot took over in 2020. And today the dynamic Editor-in-Chief Melinda Anderson leads the charge, bringing to Stamford a fresh wave of ideas and energy.
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One of our most memorable moments in 2009 came when Mayor Dan Malloy gave Stamford magazine a big shout-out at his 54th birthday bash downtown. That man could talk! At our launch party several months later, Mayor Malloy, Senator Dick Blumenthal and other local notables chatted up Stamford magazine’s contribution to our lives in this great city. Since then, every year, the people of Stamford reach further to make the city better, making our editorial a true pleasure to write.
As Stamford thrives, so do its people with tales of accomplishments from sea to woods. Organizations are continually expanding Harbor Point, Mill River Park, Stamford Hospital, Stamford Museum & Nature Center, the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens and UConn Stamford. Big operations moved in, with NBC Universal, Frontier Communications and Chelsea Piers. Older properties were repurposed or evolving with the Old Town Hall and the Stamford Mall. Dog Parks have blossomed. Happenings abound with Alive@5, Stamford Day, HeyStamford!’s Food Festival, multi-cultural and history events, art, food and music festivals, and innovation weeks. (And don’t miss Stamford magazine’s celebrated Best Bartender event at Harbor Point every summer!).
Most importantly, Stamford cares. The nonprofits are expanding and reinventing themselves too. The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford, Building One Community, SoundWaters, The Palace Theater, Women’s Business Development Council, The Food Bank, Avon Theater, SilverSource, Children’s Learning Center and so many, many more make living in Stamford better.
Stamford magazine’s mission is to help residents and local businesses thrive. A huge thank you to our advertisers for being with us on the journey. Read our Shop section, peruse the Best Of and look at the gorgeous advertisements. These are businesses you can count on for your needs.
Lastly, at 381 years old today, Stamford is ranked as one of the safest cities in the country, rich in history and bursting with accomplishments. It is a jewel. Be proud. Be Stamford.
