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Winterfest Hartford Press Conference Kicks Off 15th Season of Ice Skating
Winterfest Hartford is proudly celebrating its 15th year of offering free ice skating and free skate rentals to thousands of families across Hartford and the Greater Hartford region.
City of Hartford and Urban League of Greater Hartford Launch Second Year of Microgrant Program to Strengthen Small Businesses
The City of Hartford, in partnership with the Urban League of Greater Hartford, announced the launch of the second year of the Hartford Microenterprise Microgrant Program to provide critical funding and technical support to local small businesses.
“Hartford for the Holidays” Promotes City-Wide Season of Holiday Events
Hartford’s holiday season is kicking off with a press conference on November 6 announcing an impressive lineup of festive events and attractions happening throughout the city.
Hartford Opportunity Youth Collaborative Receives $1.2 Million to Support Education and Employment Programming
The City of Hartford, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the United Way of Central and Northeastern CT, and the Aspen Institute are investing more than $1.2 million to implement the Hartford Opportunity Youth Collaborative’s two-year plan to support education and employment programming.
Hartford Foundation and City of Hartford Launch the Hartford Art Tour Public Art Web App
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and the City of Hartford have co-created the Hartford Art Tour, a new mobile app that allows residents to learn about murals and other public art throughout the city while they embark own self-guided tour.
Hartford’s Día de Muertos Season Returns with Culture, Community, and Celebration
This fall, Hartford will once again come alive with marigolds, music, and memory during Día de Muertos — a Mexican tradition honoring loved ones through art, altars, and remembrance.
City of Hartford and Hartford Foundation Announce 2025 Love Your Block Grants
The City of Hartford and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving have announced that 16 community and resident led projects have received support as a part of the Love Your Block (LYB) initiative.
Over 1,200 Young People to Gain Job Experience Through 2025 Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program
Leaders from the City of Hartford announced today that this summer, over 800 youths in Hartford, as part of 1,200 youths throughout the N. Central Region, will be active participants in the CWP Summer Youth Employment & Learning Program (SYELP).