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Hartford Foundation Commits $6 Million Investment in Greater Hartford Arts and Culture
From groundbreaking creatives and visionary arts leaders to passionate patrons and renowned institutions, Greater Hartford stands as a vibrant hub for arts and culture.
Connecticut Green Bank Launches 14th Green Liberty Notes Offering
CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, today announced the launch of its 14th award-winning offering.
NBC & Telemundo Connecticut and Comcast NBCUniversal Award more than $227K in Unrestricted Funds to 7 Local Nonprofits
NBC & Telemundo Connecticut and Comcast NBCUniversal announced $227,272 has been awarded to seven local nonprofit organizations through the 2025 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants.
Charter Oak State College to host Early Childhood Programs Open House
Charter Oak State College offers a virtual Open House Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:00 PM ET via Zoom for prospective students interested in online Early Childhood Education degrees and certificates.
Saint Francis Hospital Leads Connecticut with Lowest Readmission Rate for Heart Failure Patients
Over a three-year reporting period, Saint Francis Hospital led the State of Connecticut in achieving the lowest readmission rate for heart failure patients, based on data provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Wheeler Receives a Hartford Courant Top Workplaces 2025 Award
Wheeler has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Hartford Courant Top Workplaces 2025, the ninth time since 2013.
United Way and FOX61 Announce 2025 ImpaCT Award Finalists
“United Way is proud to recognize people, companies and organizations who are taking action to create change in our communities. This year we received a record-breaking 200 nominations, and we applaud the inspiring work of each nominee – particularly our finalists,” shared Eric Harrison, President and CEO, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut.
Charter Oak State College Named to Forbes America's Top Colleges 2026 List
Charter Oak State College has been named to the Forbes America's Top Colleges 2026 list for the second year in a row.
Hartford HealthCare and the American Red Cross Help Keep Our Community Safe- One Smoke Alarm at a Time
In recognition of the National Day of Service and Remembrance, Hartford HealthCare, the American Red Cross in Connecticut, and the Hartford Fire Department teamed up to help protect local families with new smoke alarms.
Dr. Sharale W. Mathis Named President of CT State Capital and Tunxis Campuses
CT State is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Sharale W. Mathis as its new President of CT State Capital and CT State Tunxis.
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.