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Hartford Foundation Board Names New Officers for Centennial Year
Dr. Mark Overmyer-Velázquez has been elected to serve as chair of the volunteer Board of Directors of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving – the community foundation for the 29-town Greater Hartford region that is celebrating its 100th year in 2025.
Hartford Marathon Foundation to Expand Mystic Half Marathon & 10Kwith Charity Partner Program for 2025
As registration is underway for the 2025 Mystic Half Marathon & 10K, the non-profit Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) is launching a new community partner program to engage more volunteers and grow the positive impact of the event.
Hartford HealthCare Receives Generous Donation to Help Survivors of Sexual Assault
St. Vincent’s Medical Center had a clothing donation drive to help sexual assault survivors. Nearly two dozen bags filled with clothing were donated.
TheaterWorks Hartford Announces Details for Rajiv Joseph’s King James
TheaterWorks Hartfon, announces details for its 2024-2025 production of King James. The Connecticut premiere of this wonderfully funny and moving new comedy from the mind of Pulitzer Prize-finalist Rajiv Joseph is a celebration of friendship and fandom.
Three-Weekend NIKE New England Winterfest Volleyball to Bring Close to 30,000 and Nearly $11 Million to Hartford-Area
Eight thousand five hundred (8,500) youth volleyball players on 730 teams from across the Northeast and Canada are coming to the Connecticut Convention Center at 100 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford, Conn. this month to compete in the “2025 NIKE New England Winterfest Volleyball Tournament”.
Hospital for Special Care Recognizes Exceptional Nurse with The DAISY Award®
Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) is proud to announce Dottie Leighton, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC as the recipient of the DAISY Award®, a national recognition program that honors the exceptional care and compassion of nurses.
Saint Francis Hospital ECMO Program Receives Recognition for Excellence
Saint Francis Hospital is proud to announce its extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program has been named by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) as a Silver Level Center on the Path to Excellence in Life Support.
West Hartford Second Chance Shop Celebrates 6th Anniversary with One-of-a-Kind Trunk Show Sale and Special Event
The Village for Families & Children’s West Hartford Second Chance Shop is celebrating its sixth anniversary—and more than $350,000 raised to benefit children, adults and families served by The Village—with a two-week Trunk Show Sale and special evening event.
Shipman & Goodwin Unveils New Stamford Office with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Shipman & Goodwin LLP, one of Connecticut’s largest law firms with more than 140 attorneys and 300+ professionals firm-wide, has officially relocated its Stamford office and opened its new state-of-the-art office space at 400 Atlantic Street in the heart of Stamford’s business district.
JetBlue to Begin Nonstop Service from Bradley International Airport to New York City
The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that JetBlue will be launching nonstop service between Bradley International Airport (BDL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Saint Francis Hospital Earns Radiation Oncology Accreditation
Saint Francis Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology® (ACR).
Dr. G. Duncan Harris Announces Retirement After Decades of Service to CT Community Colleges
Dr. G. Duncan Harris, Chief Executive Officer of CT State Capital, has announced his retirement effective September 1, 2025, marking the culmination of a distinguished 30-year career dedicated to advancing higher education in Connecticut.
Hartford Foundation Kicks Off its 100th Year with $100K to Support 29 “Greater Together Community Funds”
To mark its Centennial year in 2025, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced a new $2.9 million investment in the Greater Together Community Funds.
Connecticut Public Launches New Podcast “Generation Barney”
Connecticut Public is thrilled to announce the launch of Generation Barney, a new limited-run narrative podcast that takes a thoughtful and entertaining look at “Barney & Friends,” the groundbreaking children’s show that captivated young hearts and minds in the ’90s.
Global Economic & Geopolitical Outlook 2025
Join the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and Shailesh Kumar, Head of the Global Insights Center and Head of Economic and Geopolitical Risk at The Hartford, for the insights you need to navigate this unpredictable landscape.
Shipman Expands National Finance and Real Estate Practice, Adding New Partner
Shipman & Goodwin LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Finance and Real Estate practice groups with the addition of Jonathan E. Orell, who joins as a partner in the firm’s Stamford office.
Connecticut Public Receives Grant from Knight Foundation to Expand Reporting Between Connecticut and Puerto Rico
Connecticut Public is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a substantial grant from John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support the addition of two new reporters as part of its ongoing commitment to elevate and connect Latino communities.
Ädelbooks & More Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary
Please join us as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of Ädelbooks & More, a used bookstore located in Middletown, CT!
Lux Bond & Green Jewelers Announces New Store Location in Mystic, Connecticut
Lux Bond & Green, the 127-year-old family-owned luxury jeweler, is thrilled to announce its expansion with a new location in downtown Mystic, Connecticut.
Leadership Greater Hartford Welcomes New Board Members
Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH), is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to its Board of Directors.