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DoorDash, MetroHartford Alliance, and City of Hartford Partner to Launch Local Business Workshop
DoorDash, MetroHartford Alliance/Hartford Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Hartford today opened applications for the Local Business Workshop—a free, one-day, in-person training on May 12 designed to help businesses grow.
Junior Achievement of Southwest New England to Host 2026 Partners in Achievement Breakfast
Junior Achievement of Southwest New England (JA) will host its annual Partners in Achievement Breakfast on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Hartford Marriott Downtown.
United Way and FOX61 Seek Nominations for the 4th Annual ImpaCT Awards
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and FOX61 announced nominations are officially open to the public for the 4th Annual ImpaCT Awards.
Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon Welcomes 2026 Official Charity Partners
The Hartford Marathon Foundation is proud to welcome a strong group of Official Charity partners for the 2026 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon, Team 26.2 Relay and Charity 5K taking place on Saturday, October 10.
Mandell JCC to Host Brain Health Symposium in Collaboration with Oxford University, Featuring World-Renowned Neurologists
The Mandell Jewish Community Center (JCC) will host the Brain Health Symposium: Stronger Minds, Better Lives on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Mandell JCC.
All Invited to April 29 Urban League of Greater Hartford's Wellness Wednesday
The Urban League of Greater Hartford invites everyone to its annual Wellness Wednesday community event on April 29 that celebrates National Minority Health Month and Physical Wellness Month.
Leadership Greater Hartford Announces 2026 Polaris Awards Honorees
Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) is proud to announce the honorees for the 2026 Polaris Awards, the organization’s signature annual event recognizing exceptional leaders, organizations, and changemakers who are making a lasting impact across the Greater Hartford region.
Honor a Loved One and Help End Homelessness at The Bushnell in April
Patrons of The Bushnell attending Disney’s Beauty and the Beast this April will have more than just a magical theater experience—they will also have the opportunity to honor a loved one while supporting the important work of My Sisters' Place.
Leadership Greater Hartford Announces First 2026 “Leaders in Focus” Event Featuring Playwright Jacques Lamarre
Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) invites the community to the first event in its 2026 Leaders in Focus series, featuring acclaimed Connecticut playwright Jacques Lamarre, writer of the new world premiere production Circus Fire, produced by TheaterWorks Hartford.
AI Isn’t Coming; It’s Already Here
The CT Health AI Collaborative & The City of Hartford Invite You to an AI & Workforce Readiness Event on March 18.
CT Democracy Center Celebrates Champions of Democracy: Announces Winners of Prestigious Annual Awards
The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) is pleased to announce the recipients of their third annual Connecticut Democracy Center Awards.
Leadership Greater Hartford Expands Executive Orientation Program with Two Cohorts in 2026
Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) is proud to announce the expansion of its Executive Orientation Program (EOP) in 2026, responding to growing demand from senior leaders new to the Greater Hartford region.
Leadership Greater Hartford Presents 2026 “Lessons in Leadership” Virtual Spring Series
Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) is pleased to announce its 2026 Lessons in Leadership series, a virtual spring leadership development experience designed to help participants reflect, connect, and grow as values-driven leaders.
The iQuilt Partnership’s Friday Five: Winterfest Wrapped
Winterfest Hartford is officially wrapped for the season, and what a winter it was. Here are five highlights that capture the impact of the 15th season of Winterfest Hartford.
Five of Connecticut’s Top Arts Leaders Take the Stage at University of Saint Joseph
Five influential women shaping Connecticut’s cultural landscape will come together for a high-impact public conversation at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) on Tuesday, February 17.
Dr. Anthony Jack to Deliver 2026 Pennington Lecture at the Wadsworth
Anthony Jack, Ph.D., a nationally recognized sociologist and leading voice on equity in higher education, will deliver the 2026 Pennington Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Wadsworth in Hartford.
All Invited to Urban League of Greater Hartford’s February 19th Black History Celebration Featuring Exhibits, Awards, & Performances
On Thursday, February 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Urban League of Greater Hartford will host its 2026 Black History Celebration: A Legacy Revealed | United in Strength event at the Mark Twain House & Museum.
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.
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.
Jewish Hartford. Our Community. Our Stories.
Jewish Hartford. Our Community. Our Stories., a groundbreaking photography exhibit by acclaimed photographer Steven Laschever, opens December 7, 2025, at the Chase Family Gallery at the Mandell Jewish Community Center.