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$52,000 Raised for the Latinas in Leadership Institute
The extraordinarily successful 22nd Annual Latinas & Power Symposium raised $52,000 for its Latinas in Leadership Institute (LiLi) and attracted 700 Latinas on a career journey, entrepreneurs, and 100 high school students.
Be a Part of History: Help Transform the Village’s Historic Campus to Support Kids for Generations
The Village for Families & Children is celebrating a monumental milestone — the 100th anniversary of its historic campus at 1680 Albany Avenue — by launching a Centennial Campus Transformation Campaign to ensure that children who need support to overcome challenges and recover from trauma have the safe and nurturing environment they deserve.
Official Charity Program Grows to Thirty Partners for 2025 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon
The Hartford Marathon Foundation is proud to welcome thirty Official Charity partners for the 2025 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon, Team 26.2 Relay and Charity 5K on Saturday, October 11.
Charter Oak State College to hold 2025 Commencement Ceremony Thursday, June 12, 2025
Charter Oak State College, Connecticut’s public online college, will hold its 2025 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
In Good Company: Business Owners Find Strength in Shared Experiences
Connecticut Wealth Management (CTWM) recently launched In Good Company, a new series designed to build a community for business owners, providing a safe space for honest conversation, collaborative problem-solving, and mutual support.
Liberty Bank Named No. 1 in Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction in New York Tri-State Region by J.D. Power
) Liberty Bank is proud to be named No.1 in retail banking customer satisfaction in the New York Tri-State Region by J.D. Power.
Hartford HealthCare Celebrates LIFE STAR – 40 Years of Life-Saving Care in the Air
Hartford HealthCare hosted a special celebration at Hartford Hospital to honor LIFE STAR’s 40 years of dedicated service—four decades of critical care transport and life-saving missions across Connecticut and the region.
Bacon & Bubbly: A Charitable Brunch Affair with Le Mazet and Camp Courant
Camp Courant is partnering with Le Mazet once again for its charitable meal series – this time, a Sunday brunch. Please join us right here at Camp for an afternoon of fun, games and great food!
Symphony in the Park Returns to Bushnell Park on June 14
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce the return of Symphony in the Park, a free outdoor concert in Bushnell Park on Saturday, June 14 at 2 PM, conducted by HSO Music Director Carolyn Kuan.
Connecticut Public Wins 5 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, 21 SPJ Connecticut Awards for Journalism Excellence, and National Honor for Health Care Reporting
Connecticut Public is proud to announce the newsroom’s recent honors in journalism excellence, earning five Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association, 21 awards from the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists, and national recognition from the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism.
ConnectiCare and Mental Health Connecticut to Host Men’s Mental Health Seminar
ConnectiCare and Mental Health Connecticut invites the community to a free, inclusive workshop focused on men’s mental wellness.
Thursday, June 5: Urban League of Greater Hartford’s 2025 Employment Empowerment Career Fair
On Thursday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Urban League of Greater Hartford will connect hundreds of Hartford area job seekers with dozens of local employers at its 25th Employment Empowerment Expo.
2025 Power of the Purse Pulitzer Prize-winning Keynote Speaker to Explore Poverty
The 14th Annual United Way Women United Power of the Purse Luncheon and Silent Auction presented by Hartford HealthCare is a powerful event for networking, philanthropy and connection – all in support of ending poverty in the community by closing financial gaps for local women and families.
Let’s Face It: Meet Evelyn Alejandro
Launched in 2022 by Mental Health Connecticut, Let’s Face It takes place every May in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we host and participate in events, share daily wellness content and vital resources, and spotlight Connecticut residents with lived experiences, amplifying their voices and journeys to inspire hope and understanding.
Bradley International Airport Receives Recognition for Concession Upgrades
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that concession upgrades at Bradley International Airport (BDL) were recently jointly named “Airport Business Project of the Year” by Airport Business Magazine in the publication’s 2025 Retail and Concessions category.
Hartford Foundation Awards More Than $780,000 to Greater Hartford Summer Programs
Hartford’s Proud, Drill, Drum, and Dance Corp is one of this year’s grantees and provides an excellent example the kind of quality organizations long supported by the Foundation’s summer program grants.
Tony Winner Anika Noni Rose to Perform at Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford’s Great Futures Celebration
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford is thrilled to announce Tony Winning Actress and voice of Princess Tiana from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, Anika Noni Rose, will perform at this year’s Great Futures Celebration.
Tickets Now on Sale for Polaris 2025 – Leadership Greater Hartford’s Signature Fundraising Celebration
Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) is excited to announce that tickets are officially on sale for Polaris 2025, the region’s premier leadership celebration and LGH’s signature fundraising event.
Opening Day at Camp Courant
Summer is finally here, and you’re invited to celebrate its start in style! Please join us at Camp Courant on Monday, June 23 from 8:30-9:30am for the best annual tradition in Hartford: welcoming 750 Hartford kids to summer camp.
Let’s Face It: Meet David Haberfeld
A landlord by trade, David has witnessed a wide range of human experiences, including housing instability, addiction, loneliness, and hoarding, some of which he has also encountered within his own family.