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Thousands of Local Children to Receive New Books Thanks to Generous Holiday Shoppers
Nearly 2,500 brand new books are set to bring joy and foster healthy reading habits among local children thanks to the generosity of Glastonbury Barnes & Noble patrons and dedicated volunteers from The Cigna Group.
SoNE HEALTH Announces its 2025 Board of Directors, Highlighting Physician-Driven, Visionary Leadership
Southern New England Healthcare Organization (SoNE HEALTH), the region’s leading provider of value-based care for the past 25+ years, has announced its 2025 Board of Directors responsible for leading the organization in the coming year(s).
Connecticut Green Bank’s Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report Highlights Progress as Economic Catalyst Through Partnerships
The Connecticut Green Bank recently released its 13th annual report for fiscal year 2024, which showed continued leadership in the state’s green economy. Every public dollar invested by the Green Bank attracted $8.60 in private capital in FY2024, bringing its total contribution to nearly $3 billion since it was created through bipartisan legislation in 2011.
A Special Taping of “The Wheelhouse” LIVE
Donald Trump is heading back to the White House at the same time Connecticut lawmakers return to work at the State Capitol. Following a tense election cycle, what’s in store for America – and Connecticut – in 2025?
Latinas & Power Open Applications for Cohort 4 of the Latinas in Leadership Institute
Latinas & Power is proud to announce that applications are now open for Cohort 4 March 2025 - September 2025, of the Latinas in Leadership Institute, a transformative program designed to empower and equip Latinas with the leadership skills necessary to excel in their careers and communities.
Hartford HealthCare Welcomes Fran Pastore and Chris Swift to Parent Board
Hartford HealthCare is proud to announce the addition of accomplished leaders Fran Pastore, CEO and founder of the Women’s Business Development Council, and Christopher Swift, Chair of The Hartford, to the health system’s Board of Directors.
MakerspaceCT Hosts New Year Open House with Exclusive Membership Offer
MakerspaceCT invites the community to kick off 2025 with creativity and innovation at its New Year Open House, scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT.
Local Singer-Songwriter Briana Maia continues TheaterWorks Hartford’s Living Room Concert Series
TheaterWorks Hartford under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, presents the third concert of the 24/25 Living Room Concert series, an intimate performance that brings local musicians, visiting artists, and the Greater Hartford community together for an experience that feels like home.
The Mark Twain House & Museum Announces Two Star-Studded Readings of Elizabeth Diggs' Play Grant & Twain
Due to strong demand, The Mark Twain House & Museum (MTH&M) has added a second public reading of Elizabeth Diggs' historical drama, Grant & Twain.
USJ Off-Campus Education Information Sessions
Connecticut educators are invited to learn more about University of Saint Joseph’s off-campus education programs at three virtual information sessions.
29th Annual Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival Launches January 11
The Mandell JCC is proud to present the 29th Annual Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival, a captivating celebration of Jewish culture, history, and diversity through the art of film.
Fifty Years of Hartford Hockey Milestone Celebration Announced
Fifty years ago, on January 11, 1975, Hartford welcomed professional hockey when the Whalers took the ice for the first time. To celebrate this milestone, Connecticut will host a series of events on January 11, 2025, to honor 50 years of Hartford hockey and the remarkable legacy of the Whalers.
Hartford Stage Announces Cast and Creative Team for August Wilson’s Two Trains Running
Hartford Stage announces the artistic team for its upcoming production of August Wilson’s Two Trains Running directed by Gilbert McCauley. Performances run from January 23 through February 16, 2025 at Hartford Stage, 50 Church Street, downtown Hartford.
Shipman & Goodwin Promotes One to Partner and Two to Counsel
Shipman & Goodwin LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of three attorneys within the firm as of January 1, 2025: Jaime Welsh has been promoted to Partner; Katilee Boisvert has been elevated to Counsel; and Sarah Gleason was also elevated to Counsel.
Pullman & Comley Promotes Matthew D. Glennon and Christopher M. Rousseau to Members of the Firm
Pullman & Comley, LLC is pleased to announce the promotions of Matthew D. Glennon and Christopher M. Rousseau to members of the firm.
"They Dream in Gold" Book Discussion with Mai Sennaar
Join the Mark Twain House on January 9 as they welcome playwright, filmmaker, and novelist Mai Sennaar to discuss her new book, They Dream in Gold, hailed as “extraordinary” by The New York Times and shortlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize.
Urban League of Greater Hartford Receives $600,000 Grant
Based in Hartford’s Asylum Hill neighborhood, the Urban League serves approximately 3,000 individuals and families annually through programming and services to overcome institutional and systemic inequities in education, employment, housing, health, and social justice.
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 the second annual Connecticut Democracy Center Awards.
Joseph D. Szerejko to Be Elevated from Associate to Counsel at Murtha Cullina
Murtha Cullina is pleased to announce the promotion of one of our lawyers. Joseph Szerejko, an attorney in the firm's Litigation practice, will be elevated from associate to counsel. His promotion will be effective January 1, 2025.
Hartford Symphony Orchestra Presents the Fierce Urgency of Now: MLK Tribute Concert
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO) invites the community to celebrate the enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a stirring tribute concert, The Fierce Urgency of Now: MLK Tribute Concert. This powerful and moving event will take place on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 7:00p.m.