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Major Behavioral Health Merger Expands Access to Care for 30,000 CT Residents
Two of Connecticut’s leading behavioral health providers, Wellmore and The Village for Families & Children (The Village), recently merged, marking a transformative new chapter for the state’s mental health system and enhanced support for more than 30,000 people across the state.
Liberty Bank Promotes Four to Senior Vice President
Liberty Bank recently promoted four to senior vice president: Fanita Borges, Eileen Engel, Francis Guerrera and Kelly Speranza.
Connecticut Science Center Announces Brian and Erika Evanko as Honorary Chairs of the 2026 Annual Gala: I Want My STEM-TV
The Connecticut Science Center announced today that Brian and Erika Evanko will serve as Honorary Chairs of the 2026 Annual Gala, I Want My STEM-TV, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Junior League Selects Mercy Housing for Transformative Three-Year Partnership
Mercy Housing & Shelter Corporation is proud to announce it has been selected as the Junior League of Hartford’s (JLH) newest Community Partner.
Max Cares Foundation Announces 2026 Culinary Arts and Hospitality Scholarship Recipients
The Max Cares Foundation is delighted to share the thirteen recipients of the 2026 Max Cares Foundation Culinary Arts and Hospitality Scholarships.
Harris Beach Murtha to Add Attorneys from Boston-based Peabody & Arnold – Continues to Expand Client Services and Practice Reach
Peabody & Arnold will soon join Harris Beach Murtha, adding nearly 40 attorneys, strengthening the firm’s Northeast presence and expanding its national and global capabilities.
Hartford HealthCare Wins Four Emmy® Awards for Powerful Storytelling Honoring the Human Side of Healthcare
Hartford HealthCare, in partnership with Envision Films®, has earned four Emmy® Awards from the Boston/New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
The Cigna Group Foundation awards $250,000 to Hartford Hospital’s Food4Health to advance health equity and access
Hartford Hospital was awarded a generous $250,000 grant through The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund by The Cigna Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group to expand access to its innovative Food4Health program and reduce health disparities among underserved populations in the Hartford region.
Hartford Public Library Hosts 3rd Annual Books & Brews
Hartford Public Library hosted its 3rd Annual Books & Brews on June 4 at the Downtown Library.
Robinson+Cole Recognized Across Practices and Regions with 46 Chambers USA 2026 Rankings
In the latest edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Robinson+Cole achieved significant recognition, securing rankings across multiple practice areas and regions, including a distinguished Nationwide ranking, underscoring the firm’s breadth of capabilities and national reputation.
Restore. Reconnect. Reimagine.
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) will host Restore. Reconnect. Reimagine: A Restorative Practices Retreat for Connecticut Educators on Aug. 13 and 14, 2026.
New Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Equity Report Highlights Challenges and Community Strengths
A new regional equity profile of the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation’s 29-town service area shows persistent inequities and challenges related to housing affordability, food access, transportation, income, and education.
Connecticut Enacts Sweeping Workforce and Employment Reforms Under HB 5003
Governor Ned Lamont signed House Bill 5003, An Act Concerning Workforce Development and Working Conditions in Connecticut, into law on May 11, 2026.
Robinson+Cole Expands National Platform with Four Lateral Partners
Robinson+Cole announced the addition of four lateral partners—J. Zachary Balasko, Eric Del Pozo, Brya M. Keilson and Victor R. Salgado, accelerating the firm’s continued investment in the growth of its national bankruptcy and business litigation capabilities.
Critically Acclaimed Off-Broadway Hit "I'm Not a Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce" Comes to West Hartford for One Night Only
The Mandell JCC has announced that the critically acclaimed one-man show I'm Not a Comedian… I'm Lenny Bruce will come to the Herbert & Evelyn Gilman Theater on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. for a special one-night-only engagement.
Connecticut Science Center Installs HSB Sensor Technology to Strengthen Facility Protection
The Connecticut Science Center has installed innovative water and freeze sensor technology donated by HSB to strengthen facility protection and reduce the risk of future disruptions caused by water leaks and freezing conditions.
Wheeler’s 41st Annual Golf Classic Set for September 16, 2026 at The Country Club of Farmington
Wheeler’s 41st Annual Golf Classic will take place at The Country Club of Farmington on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Reset Hosts 2026 Venture Showcase for Impact Accelerator Entrepreneurs on June 24
Reset announces its 2026 Impact Accelerator Graduation & Pitch Showcase, taking place on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at CT State Community College–Gateway.
Jeff Flaks Elected Chairman of the Connecticut Hospital Association Board of Trustees
The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) announced the election of Jeff Flaks, president and chief executive officer of Hartford HealthCare, as chairman of the CHA Board of Trustees.
North Hartford Partnership Names Consultant Team to Lead Three-City Climate and Community Resilience Hubs Initiative
The North Hartford Partnership/Swift Factory (NHP) announced a major step forward in the Climate and Community Resilience Hubs of Connecticut initiative. The Partnership and its collaborating organizations have selected Leading Culture Solutions and Unity Climate Solutions to lead the initiative’s 14-month feasibility study and master planning phase.