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Hinckley Allen Recognized for Excellence: 75% Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026
Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that 127 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, representing 75% of the firm’s legal team.
Watkinson School Featured on “Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan”
Watkinson School is pleased to announce that the school has been selected to be featured on Empowered Hosted By Meg Ryan to highlight its College Preparatory Education program.
CT State Capital Announces Changing Lives Gala to Support Student Success
CT State Capital is proud to present its annual Changing Lives Gala, a premier fundraising event dedicated to advancing student success and strengthening Connecticut’s future workforce.
Hinckley Allen Partner Andrea Gomes Named to Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty List
Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that Andrea L. Gomes, a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Group, has been named to the Hartford Business Journal’s 2025 40 Under Forty list.
Nassau Financial Group Expands Partnership with MHA
As Nassau Financial Group marks its tenth year in business in 2025, the Hartford-based insurance and retirement solutions company has expanded its partnership with the MetroHartford Alliance.
The Mark Twain House & Museum and Kenway's Cause Animal Rescue Announce 10th Annual Bark Twain Bash...It's the Cat's Meow on September 13
Kenway's Cause Animal Rescue and The Mark Twain House & Museum have announced the 10th Annual Bark Twain Bash...It's the Cat's Meow joint fundraising event will be held at the museum (351 Farmington Avenue in Hartford, CT) on Saturday, September 13 at 5:30pm.
Shipman Attorneys Ian Leon and Jessica Signor Honored by the New England Legal Awards
Shipman & Goodwin LLP is pleased to announce that Jessica M. Signor and Ian Leon have been recognized by the New England Legal Awards.
Best Lawyers Recognizes 64 Shipman Lawyers in Three Major Categories
Best Lawyers announced recognition for Shipman & Goodwin lawyers in three major categories.
Harris Beach Murtha Names New Office Managing Partner in Hartford
Attorney Alfred R. Casella has been appointed managing partner of Harris Beach Murtha’s Hartford office, its largest Connecticut presence. Alfred succeeds Richard A. Marone who served as Hartford office managing partner for three years.
Building Belonging: CRCOG’s New Third Places Report
The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) has released Third Places: Social Infrastructure in the Capitol Region, a report examining the social and economic benefits of “Third Places” — spaces outside the home and workplace where people gather and connect, such as cafés, parks, libraries, and barbershops.
Riverbank Federal Credit Union Joins Smart-E Loan Program
The Connecticut Green Bank proudly welcomes Riverbank Federal Credit Union (RFCU) to the Smart-E loan program as a participating lender.
Bradley International Airport Launches 2025 Chair Art Project
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is excited to announce the rollout of Bradley International Airport’s (BDL) Chair Art Project for 2025, thanks to the creativity and talent of local high school students from Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
Saint Francis Hospital and Saint Mary’s Hospital Receive Trauma Center Recertification from the American College of Surgeons
Trinity Health Of New England is proud to announce Saint Francis Hospital and Saint Mary’s Hospital have both received recertification as Trauma Centers by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
Worksite Enforcement Series: Preparing for the ICE Raid
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) can arrive at your workplace unannounced for a Form I-9 audit, raid, or to detain employees.
145 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 11 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition
Harris Beach Murtha is pleased to announce that 145 of its lawyers have been awarded in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
United Way’s Free Resource Fair Serves 2,000 Area Children as Summer Draws to a Close
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut hosted a free resource fair for local young children and families as part of its quarterly 860Cares activations.
Wheeler, CHWC Sign Letter of Intent to Improve Health Care in Northwest Connecticut
Reflecting a shared vision to expand access to health care services in the northwest corner of Connecticut, two federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) have signed a letter of intent to evaluate combining services into one network.
Ridgefield High School Unveils 1 MW Solar Carport, Generating $1.5 Million in Savings and Advancing Clean Energy Goals
The Town of Ridgefield, in partnership with Davis Hill Development and the Connecticut Green Bank, is proud to announce the completion and commissioning of a 1,038 kW solar carport at Ridgefield High School.
46 Pullman & Comley Attorneys Named to 2026 Best Lawyers® List
Pullman & Comley, LLC would like to congratulate 46 of its attorneys for being recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® on their 2026 list.
Leadership Greater Hartford’s 2025 Leadership Breakfast: Leading Locally in a Time of National Change
In a time of national shifts and evolving challenges, Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) will gather the region’s changemakers for its annual Leadership Breakfast—a morning of connection, reflection, and action. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2025, from 8:00 to 10:00a.m. at YG Club at Dunkin’ Park.