Hartford Opportunity Youth Collaborative Receives $1.2 Million to Support Education and Employment Programming, Sets Ambitious New Goal

Hartford Opportunity Youth Collaborative Receives $1.2 Million to Support Education and Employment Programming, Sets Ambitious New Goal

The City of Hartford, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the United Way of Central and Northeastern CT, and the Aspen Institute announced this week they will be investing more than $1.2 million to implement the Hartford Opportunity Youth Collaborative’s newly developed two-year plan.

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Connecticut Launches Online Climate Risk Mapping Tool for Homeowners and Businesses

Connecticut Launches Online Climate Risk Mapping Tool for Homeowners and Businesses

Connecticut’s Insurance Department (CID) has launched a free online risk mapping tool that allows Connecticut homeowners and businesses to assess their property’s risk from flooding, wildfires, and other perils to better understand their insurance needs. Connecticut is the first state in the nation to make this mapping tool available to all its residents.

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Shelton, Wethersfield, Manchester, Norwalk, West Hartford Lead the Way in CT, Among Nation's Best "Small Cities"

Shelton, Wethersfield, Manchester, Norwalk, West Hartford Lead the Way in CT, Among Nation's Best "Small Cities"

Which are the leading “small cities” in Connecticut, and how do they rank among similar communities across the country?  A new analysis, released this week, reflects that Connecticut holds its own among similarly-sized communities nationwide - led by Shelton, Wethersfield, Manchester, Norwalk and West Hartford.

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