There is no more urgent economic growth challenge in Greater Hartford right now than housing — and no greater opportunity.

Nationwide, 57,000 Americans fall victim to cyber scams daily, with total annual losses approaching $160 billion. Seniors are hit particularly hard by these crimes. Effective protections are needed and necessary at the federal level.

If leaders want the best chance of navigating the accelerating complexity of today’s world, from economic volatility to civic polarization to rapid technological change, we must slow down enough to ask foundational questions that reconnect us to ourselves and to one another.

The need for children’s behavioral health services has never been more urgent. In 2023, 40% of high school students in the U.S. reported persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, a 33% increase compared to a decade earlier. Solutions can, and must, be pursued.

An Open Letter from University of Connecticut President Radenka Maric to the UConn community, highlighting key accomplistments of 2025 and looking ahead to 2026, was distributed by the University this month.

The MetroHartford Alliance’s investor network - now over 350 organizations across more than 20 industries - is one of the region’s greatest assets, particularly as 2026 gets underway.

Girls aren’t lacking ambition, creativity, or skills. They’re lacking visibility. You can’t dream of a career you’ve never seen. You can’t step into a room you didn’t know existed. Observation is a starting point, but participation is where confidence grows. Here are five simple actions anyone can take - which can make a difference.

Storytelling is the art of using narratives to convey information, experiences, or ideas – and so much more.

Since the 1800s, Conneticut has been known as “the land of steady habits.” What story would the land tell about Connecticut’s history and politics?

Third places are significant contributors to what is increasingly referred to as “social infrastructure.” A recent report suggests that the Capitol Region needs more, for numerous reasons, including our individual and collective well-being.