For years, Make Music Day on June 21 has brought musicians from all walks of life and musical abilities together in Connecticut and across the globe – and this year is (virtually) no different. From the Capital City to Connecticut’s corners, music will find a way to be heard, even through unprecedented constraints.
Read MoreVenture Showcase on ZOOM! will feature the top startups from reSET’s Impact Accelerator, a group of talented, impact-minded entrepreneurs, as they pitch their business ideas to the public and compete for up to $10,000 of award money to continue growing their business in Hartford.
Read MoreCollege students of color came together for a podcast conversation two months ago, “to share their experiences attending predominantly white institutions as students of color.” In the context of recent events across the country, the discussion takes on additional meaning - the challenges of racism are closer to home than we might think.
Read MoreHaving a specific gene, which previous genetic studies have found to be linked to dementia, doubles the risk of developing severe COVID-19, according to a newly published large-scale study with data analysis led by a University of Connecticut researcher.
Read MoreAs Connecticut and the nation grapple with unprecedented unemployment numbers, an analysis of town-by-town data shows that on a per-capita basis, some of Connecticut’s smaller communities and those in southeast Connecticut are being hit as hard as the state’s largest cities… 12 of the 20 municipalities with the highest level unemployment claims, per capita, during the peak of the pandemic were in southeast Connecticut.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wondered about the impact or motivation of small business giving to their local communities, a new study reveals how intertwined community success and small business growth really are. Nearly all (99%) of small businesses gave back to their communities within the past year, and most (97%) prefer to give to local causes and nonprofits.
Read MoreTiffany Donelson is named as the next president and CEO of the Connecticut Health Foundation, at a time when the challenges facing the state’s largest foundation dedicated to health equity for people of color has become even more apparent during the COVID-19 crisis.
Read Morehe number and variety of locations had been steadily growing across Connecticut, and now, after weeks of stay-at-home orders, co-working spaces are making adjustments to prepare for members and visitors to return. The goal of building a community within co-working locations remains, but day-to-day routines are being altered for safety and peace of mind.
Read MoreWith the recent announcement that schools will be shuttered for the remainder of the academic year, many families are searching for ways to provide education to supplement on-line learning offered by schools. This is particularly challenging for low income families who rely on school lunches and classroom resources, and may not have access to additional materials at home. In Glastonbury, a local bookstore has developed a way to help.
Read MoreConnecticut Main Street Center (CMSC) has announced plans to honor a first-time collaborative journalism initiative in Connecticut, along with the efforts of a local educator, attorney, and architect who has worked at the local, state, and national levels on policy reforms to improve and enhance main streets and revitalize communities.
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