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Saint Francis Hospital Named to U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
Saint Francis Hospital has been named a 2026 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice.
Whittlesey Wins ClearlyRated’s 2025 Best of Accounting Award for Service Excellence
Whittlesey, one of New England’s leading accounting firms, has earned ClearlyRated’s 2025 Best of Accounting® Award for service excellence.
Robinson+Cole Advances Innovation as First Am Law 200 Firm to Partner with Newcode.ai in United States
Robinson+Cole took a significant step forward in its innovation goals by becoming the first Am Law 200 firm to strategically partner in the United States with Newcode.ai, a leading provider of agentic AI solutions designed specifically for the legal industry.
Village Donors Raise Record-Breaking $250,000 to Help Women and Girls Heal from Trauma
At The Village for Families & Children 25th annual Girl Within fundraiser on December 5, donors and corporate sponsors raised more than $250,000 to provide critical support to women and girls in Greater Hartford who have been affected by trauma.
CRT’s Windsor Street Kitchen Unveils Holiday Menu to Nourish the Community
The Community Renewal Team’s Windsor Street Kitchen (WSK) is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new Holiday Catering Menu, now available for orders from December 8 through January 6, 2026.
Seven Steps Property Owners Should Take in the Event of a Revaluation
While the time to appeal property tax assessments is in February, it is critical for Connecticut property owners to take action now to determine if they will appeal and, if so, to get the wheels in motion well ahead of the deadline.
Hartford Foundation Program Boosts Nonprofits’ Earned Income Potential
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving launched the Social Enterprise Accelerator in partnership with No Margin, No Mission, a national consulting firm dedicated to helping nonprofits increase their entrepreneurial capacity, revenue, and mission impact.
Elkinson + Sloves Makes History Again
The Old State House History Walk, designed by Elkinson + Sloves, was recognized as top Signage, Graphics & POP at the 2025 Ad Club CT Awards Show.
reSET Announces Pitch Competition Winners from Fall Food Accelerator and Floor–Plan Retail Incubator Programs
reSET concluded its fall Food Accelerator and Floor–Plan Retail Incubator programs this month with two exciting pitch competitions, celebrating entrepreneurs building socially impactful food and retail businesses in Connecticut.
Harris Beach Murtha Launches Artificial Intelligence Industry Team
Harris Beach Murtha has launched an Artificial Intelligence Industry Team to assist clients with navigating the legal, ethical, regulatory and business challenges raised by the rapidly developing technology.
Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation Awards 2025 SMILE and SMILE Mini Grants to Support At-Risk CT Populations
The Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation announced $389,224 in grant funding, benefitting 16 organizations across the state dedicated to improving oral and overall health among vulnerable populations.
Community Renewal Team Holiday Toy Drive
Help the Community Renewal Team spread joy to the children in their care by donating toys or gift cards for their annual Toy Drive. Your contributions can light up a child’s face and bring warmth to families in need.
Hip-Hop for the Homeless Launches 12th Annual Statewide Tour Supporting Shelters & Pantries Across Connecticut
Hip-Hop for the Homeless (HH4H), now in its 12th year, is a grassroots movement led by Hartford artist and educator Joey Batts. This year’s multi-city winter tour runs December 4–20, supporting shelters, warming centers, food pantries, and outreach programs across Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Green Liberty Bonds $19 Million Third Issuance Sells Out
The Connecticut Green Bank recently issued its third Green Liberty Bonds to retail and institutional investors and sold out nearly $19 million in bonds over two days.
The Village Receives $150,000 Grant from The Cigna Group Foundation to Help Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
The Village for Families & Children has been awarded a grant of $150,000 from The Cigna Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group, to help address the youth mental health crisis.
Special Holiday Corporate Engagement Opportunity Through The Village
With the holidays just around the corner, The Village for Families & Children invites companies to step into the spirit of giving by joining its Holiday Giving Tree initiative — a meaningful way to engage staff, spread holiday cheer and give families in need a sense of hope.
Winterfest Hartford Press Conference Kicks Off 15th Season of Ice Skating
Winterfest Hartford is proudly celebrating its 15th year of offering free ice skating and free skate rentals to thousands of families across Hartford and the Greater Hartford region.
Pomeroy-Brace Fund at the Hartford Foundation Announces $192,000 in Grants
This month, the Pomeroy-Brace Fund at the Hartford Foundation provided 10 grants totaling nearly $192,000 to local nonprofit organizations.
Village to Honor Local Changemaker Evelyn Johnson at 25th Annual “Girl Within” Event
The Village for Families & Children’s annual Girl Within event on Friday, December 5, will raise funds that help women and girls in Greater Hartford—who have been affected by trauma and other challenges—through life-changing services at The Village.
City of Hartford and Urban League of Greater Hartford Launch Second Year of Microgrant Program to Strengthen Small Businesses
The City of Hartford, in partnership with the Urban League of Greater Hartford, announced the launch of the second year of the Hartford Microenterprise Microgrant Program to provide critical funding and technical support to local small businesses.