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Robinson+Cole Lawyers Win 2025 New England Legal Awards
Robinson+Cole Managing Partner Rhonda Tobin, Pro Bono Committee chair Seth Orkand, Business Litigation group lawyer Scott Garosshen and the Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications group all won recognitions at Law.com’s New England Legal Awards.
Saint Francis Hospital Recognized for Outstanding Orthopedic Care by Healthgrades
Saint Francis Hospital has once again been recognized for clinical excellence by Healthgrades. Among the accolades received, Saint Francis has been named one of America’s 50 Best for Outpatient Joint Replacement.
Watkinson School Teacher Creates Babbelborg, A Customized AI Learning Tool for Students
Watkinson School is pleased to announce that longtime faculty member Tom Gromak has created Babbleborg, a customized AI learning tool with important safeguards for middle and high school students.
“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.
The Mark Twain House & Museum Announces Ben Shattuck’s The History of Sound as 2025 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award Winner
The Mark Twain House & Museum is pleased to award the 2025 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award (MTAVL) to Ben Shattuck for his collection of stories, The History of Sound, published by Viking.
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System Breaks Ground on Seven Solar Energy Projects Across the State
The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) and Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), along with partners the Connecticut Green Bank (Green Bank) and Verogy, announced the start of construction of seven solar energy projects at technical high schools across the state.
CTWM Welcomes 2 New Teammates after Merger with Conry Asset Management
Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC (CTWM) is pleased to announce the addition of two experienced professionals to its team, as Conry Asset Management, a respected wealth advisory firm based in Kensington, has merged into CTWM.
Op-Ed: Meeting the Moment—How Strategic Partnerships Can Drive Education and Career Equity in Hartford
Through its new Reaching Beyond initiative, Hartford Promise is expanding its support to help students transition from college into the workforce. The Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) is proud to invest in this effort through a $475,000 Enterprise Capital Grant over the next three years.
52 Shipman Lawyers Recognized as 2025 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
52 lawyers from Shipman & Goodwin have been selected as “2025 Connecticut Super Lawyers” or “2025 Connecticut Rising Stars.”
United Way and FOX61 Announce the 3rd Annual ImpaCT Award Winners
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and FOX61 honored individuals, organizations and companies who are making a significant contribution to health care, housing, financial empowerment and education in Connecticut at the 3rd Annual ImpaCT Awards ceremony.
Wheeler’s 40th Annual Golf Classic Nets Approximately $70,000
Wheeler’s 40th Annual Golf Classic at the Country Club of Farmington netted about $70,000, thanks to the generosity of more than 130 golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and friends. Proceeds will support Wheeler’s Basic Needs Fund.
Robinson+Cole Continues Mid-Atlantic Expansion with Ten-Member Public Finance Team in DC and New York
Robinson+Cole announced Ryan L. George, Ethan Ostrow, and Catherine E. Woltering joined the firm as partners. Joining with the partners are associates Cassandra M. Pereda, Victor O. Carlo, and Matthew J. Hood; paralegals Isabelle Yourick, Rosaura Fox, and Grace Burt; and Legal Administrative Assistant Nancy Parada.
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.
20 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys Selected to 2025 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars Lists
Harris Beach Murtha is pleased to announce that 20 of its attorneys have been named to the 2025 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars lists.
Celebrating Rapid Growth at F3 Technology Partners
F3 Technology Partners of West Hartford, CT, the region’s leading provider of Data Center and AI solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of two top executives.
Hands On Hartford Honored for Community Impact in National Golden Whisk Awards
Hands On Hartford’s Shared Kitchen has been named a finalist for the Community Impact Award for the second annual Golden Whisk Awards, the only national celebration of shared kitchen innovation and leadership.
26 Pullman & Comley Attorneys Named to 2025 Super Lawyers Lists
A total of 26 attorneys from Pullman & Comley, LLC, were honored by 2025 Super Lawyers with 15 named to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list and 11 named Connecticut Rising Stars.
Liberty Bank Middletown Branch Manager Earns “New Leaders in Banking” Honor from Connecticut Bankers Association
AnnaMaria Hubbard, Bank Manager for Liberty Bank’s Middletown branch on Main Street, has been named by the Connecticut Bankers Association as one of the “New Leaders in Banking.”
United Way Deploys $2.76 Million to Drive Collective Action to End Poverty
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut will invest $2.76 million to end poverty in the 860 region this year.
Two From Liberty Bank Recognized at the 100 Women of Color Gala & Awards
Liberty Bank’s Natalie Weaver and Rashia Schand were recently recognized at The 100 Women of Color Gala & Awards.