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Connecticut Green Bank Seeks Proposals to Construct Solar Projects at Affordable Multifamily Housing Sites
The Green Bank recently released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified contractors or entities to provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects at Affordable Multifamily Housing (AMFH) sites.
The Living Room Series at TheaterWorks Hartford Presents: FOREVER FESTIVE: A Holiday Special Starring ROBIN FIERCE From RuPaul’s Drag Race Monday December 16, 2024 at 7:30pm
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the artistic direction of Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, is excited to present FOREVER FESTIVE: A Holiday Special Starring Robin Fierce.
Hartford Foundation Awards More Than $344,000 in Grants to Support Food Programs, Other Basic Services
The Hummingbird Project and Lucinda’s House are two of 38 nonprofit organizations receiving a total of $344,300 to provide food and other basic needs to residents throughout Greater Hartford.
Robinson+Cole Receives 45 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Six National Rankings in 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Robinson+Cole received 45 first-tier metropolitan rankings in the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®. Law firms included in the publication are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.
Hinckley Allen Named a Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers with 17 Rankings in Hartford and 90 Overall
Best Lawyers has recognized Hinckley Allen as a "Best Law Firm" with 90 rankings across national and metropolitan tiers, marking continued growth and expanded recognition across key practice areas.
Hartford Hospital Public Safety K-9’s Receive Protective Vests Thanks to Charitable Donations
Hartford HealthCare's Hartford Hospital Public Safety K-9’s, including K-9’s Bishop, Athena, and Draco, received life-saving bullet and stab protective vests, thanks to generous donations from Vested Interest in K-9s.
Village to Honor Lhakpa Sherpa as Woman of the Year at “Girl Within” Event
The Village for Families & Children’s annual Girl Within event on Friday, December 6 will raise funds that help local women and girls in Greater Hartford, who have been affected by trauma and other challenges, through life-changing services at The Village.
Frontier Airlines to Begin Nonstop Service from Bradley International Airport to Miami
The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines will be launching nonstop service between Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Miami International Airport (MIA).
Public Service Returns to Hartford Public Library’s Downtown Library
On Wednesday, November 20, at 11:00 a.m., Hartford Public Library (HPL) held a celebratory ribbon cutting to welcome the public back through the Downtown Library’s Main Street doors after almost two years of repairs and restorations.
The Village, Vernon Rocks Coalition Awarded $625,000 for Youth Substance Use Prevention
The Vernon ROCKS Coalition has been selected as a recipient of a five-year, $625,000 federal grant from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) under the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.
Urban League of Greater Hartford’s Equal Opportunity Day Gala
The Urban League of Greater Hartford will host its 2024 Equal Opportunity Day (EOD) Dinner & Gala on Thursday, December 5 at 6 p.m. at the Hartford Marriott Downtown at 200 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford, Conn.
Village Receives 3,000 Pounds of Food for Hartford Students Facing Poverty
Families in Hartford who are facing food insecurity will receive free groceries just in time for Thanksgiving thanks to a generous donation from a Sewa Diwali food drive.
Boys & Girls Club of Harford Celebrates Reopening of Joseph D. Lapenta NW Boys & Girls Club
The Joseph D. Lapenta NW Boys & Girls Club has been renovated to provide the programs and services needed by the growing Northwest neighborhood community.
“A” Day of Recognition Across all Seven Hartford HealthCare Hospitals
For the second time, all seven Hartford HealthCare hospitals received “A” grades for safety from The Leapfrog Group, the nation’s leading independent hospital watchdog.
Watkinson Presents “Run, Run, Reindeer”
Join Watkinson School for a live taping of The Colin McEnroe Show's Annual Holiday Special.
12 Years on the Naughty List! Christmas on the Rocks Returns to TheaterWorks Hartford
Connecticut’s favorite twisted holiday tradition returns to TheaterWorks Hartford for its 12th season on the naughty list.
Parkville Art Gallery Announces Holiday Season Specials and Unique Event Rental Opportunities
With over 4,000 square feet of open, art-filled space, PAG is not only a hub for showcasing the incredible work of local artists but also an ideal venue for your next festive gathering, meeting, or celebration.
Hartford Foundation Seeking Applications for 2025 Greater Hartford Summer Programs
While kids are often excited about the start of summer vacation, for many working parents and caregivers, summer presents a logistical and financial challenge to secure reliable care for their children.
Janet Bermudez Named Executive Director of Hands On Hartford
Janet Bermudez, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Hands On Hartford in Hartford, CT. She will succeed the retiring Barbara A. Shaw, who has led the longstanding nonprofit organization for the past 13 years on November 22, 2024.
Need for Foster Homes at All-Time Critical High
November is National Adoption Month, which is designed to raise awareness about the critical need for adoptive families for children and youth in foster care. It’s also a time to consider the urgent need for foster homes for hundreds of children and youth in Connecticut.