01/28/2026
There’s no easy way to say goodbye to something that has meant so much for so long.
This February issue marks the final chapter of Glo. For 17 years, this magazine has existed to celebrate women, elevate local voices, and tell stories rooted in community, creativity, and connection. Glo was created to honor the life and legacy of our publisher’s late wife, Gloria — a woman whose name, spirit, and warmth inspired the heart of this publication. We know she would have loved the work that unfolded within these pages, and it has been a profound privilege to help carry her legacy forward in such a meaningful way.
The decision to close Glo was not made lightly. Like many print publications, we have faced ongoing challenges in a rapidly changing media landscape, including declining advertising support. While we understand the realities that led us here, that understanding does not make this goodbye any easier.
On a personal note, Glo has been part of my life for more than 15 years. I first knew this magazine as a nonprofit partner, then as a freelance writer, and for the past nearly eight years, as Executive Editor. To have grown alongside Glo in so many roles has been an extraordinary gift. This publication has shaped my career, expanded my community, and deepened my belief in the power of local storytelling.
Over the years, I’ve had the honor of working with incredibly talented writers, photographers, designers, advertisers, and partners who cared deeply about this magazine and the women it served. Together, we told stories of motherhood, resilience, entrepreneurship, friendship, grief, joy, and everything in between. I am endlessly proud of the work we created, and the heart poured into every issue.
To our readers: thank you for picking up Glo, sharing it with friends, and supporting local media. To our contributors and partners: thank you for trusting us with your voices, your work, and your stories. Glo existed because of you.
All good things must come to an end—but endings do not erase impact. The stories shared within these pages, and the legacy of Gloria they were created to honor, will continue to ripple outward long after the final issue is printed.
Thank you for being part of Glo’s story. It has been an honor to help tell it.
— Amber
