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Family Wellness Fair, Saturday, August 1, 2026
Connecticut Clearinghouse, a program of Wheeler Health, is hosting a Family Wellness Fair on August 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Connecticut Clearinghouse in Plainville.
THE WILD PARTY Opening This Week at Playhouse on Park
Playhouse on Park’s Season 17 finale begins this week with Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY, a thrilling, jazz-infused musical running July 8 through August 16.
Grants for Trusted Messengers to Share Information About Upcoming Changes to Medicaid and SNAP
42 organizations from across Connecticut will help their communities understand and navigate changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with funding from the Connecticut Health Foundation and the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation.
KeyBank Named Honoree of The Civic 50 for the Thirteenth Consecutive Year
For the thirteenth time, KeyBank has been recognized by Points of Light as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America in 2026.
Capital Classics Announces Cast and Creatives for 35th Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival
The Capital Classics Theatre Company's 2026 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival is set to run Wednesday, July 8 through Sunday, August 2, 2026, outdoors on the campus of the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford.
Urban League and Hartford Marathon Foundation Invite All to July 18th 5K Race & Movement Festival in Hartford
The Urban League of Greater Hartford, in partnership with the Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) and presenting sponsors RTX and CVS Health, will host the 5th annual MOVE! 5K and Movement Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Hartford’s historic Keney Park.
It’s More Than a Gala - It’s Hope In Action!
The 8th Annual Hope & Home Celebration, to be held on Friday, October 16, is more than the largest fundraiser of the year for Mercy Housing and My Sisters' Place, it is an opportunity to change lives.
Reset Announces Winners of 2026 Impact Accelerator Venture Showcase
Reset has announced the winners of its 2026 Impact Accelerator Venture Showcase, held June 24 at CT State Community College–Gateway in New Haven.
Major Behavioral Health Merger Expands Access to Care for 30,000 CT Residents
Two of Connecticut’s leading behavioral health providers, Wellmore and The Village for Families & Children (The Village), recently merged, marking a transformative new chapter for the state’s mental health system and enhanced support for more than 30,000 people across the state.
Liberty Bank Promotes Four to Senior Vice President
Liberty Bank recently promoted four to senior vice president: Fanita Borges, Eileen Engel, Francis Guerrera and Kelly Speranza.
Connecticut Science Center Announces Brian and Erika Evanko as Honorary Chairs of the 2026 Annual Gala: I Want My STEM-TV
The Connecticut Science Center announced today that Brian and Erika Evanko will serve as Honorary Chairs of the 2026 Annual Gala, I Want My STEM-TV, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Junior League Selects Mercy Housing for Transformative Three-Year Partnership
Mercy Housing & Shelter Corporation is proud to announce it has been selected as the Junior League of Hartford’s (JLH) newest Community Partner.
Max Cares Foundation Announces 2026 Culinary Arts and Hospitality Scholarship Recipients
The Max Cares Foundation is delighted to share the thirteen recipients of the 2026 Max Cares Foundation Culinary Arts and Hospitality Scholarships.
Harris Beach Murtha to Add Attorneys from Boston-based Peabody & Arnold – Continues to Expand Client Services and Practice Reach
Peabody & Arnold will soon join Harris Beach Murtha, adding nearly 40 attorneys, strengthening the firm’s Northeast presence and expanding its national and global capabilities.
Hartford HealthCare Wins Four Emmy® Awards for Powerful Storytelling Honoring the Human Side of Healthcare
Hartford HealthCare, in partnership with Envision Films®, has earned four Emmy® Awards from the Boston/New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
The Cigna Group Foundation awards $250,000 to Hartford Hospital’s Food4Health to advance health equity and access
Hartford Hospital was awarded a generous $250,000 grant through The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund by The Cigna Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group to expand access to its innovative Food4Health program and reduce health disparities among underserved populations in the Hartford region.
Hartford Public Library Hosts 3rd Annual Books & Brews
Hartford Public Library hosted its 3rd Annual Books & Brews on June 4 at the Downtown Library.
Robinson+Cole Recognized Across Practices and Regions with 46 Chambers USA 2026 Rankings
In the latest edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Robinson+Cole achieved significant recognition, securing rankings across multiple practice areas and regions, including a distinguished Nationwide ranking, underscoring the firm’s breadth of capabilities and national reputation.
Restore. Reconnect. Reimagine.
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) will host Restore. Reconnect. Reimagine: A Restorative Practices Retreat for Connecticut Educators on Aug. 13 and 14, 2026.
New Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Equity Report Highlights Challenges and Community Strengths
A new regional equity profile of the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation’s 29-town service area shows persistent inequities and challenges related to housing affordability, food access, transportation, income, and education.