As Connecticut communities look to rebound from an economy that has, in many ways, slowed for the better part of a year, Julie Nash, Economic Development Director for the city of Milford, is among those looking forward to “seeing what’s coming next and being in the forefront of making those policy decisions.”
Read MoreThe Connecticut Historical Society (CHS) in Hartford is featuring innovative virtual programs and landmark on-site events, looking back at history through experiences and in Connecticut and beyond.
Read MoreAs Connecticut seeks to energize its economy after a year of COVID-related closures and lockdowns, advocates for vibrant downtowns and communities all across the state - Connecticut Main Street Center (CMSC) and the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) - announced a strategic partnership,
Read MoreIt could be the classic battle, at a time when distraction may be precisely what is needed. Hamburger vs. Pizza, for the hearts, minds, and taste buds of Connecticut lawmakers.
Read MoreThe historic district encompasses approximately 210 acres of upland and water bodies in the Mad River watershed of northwestern Connecticut and includes three stone and earth dams, two earth dikes, an earth and granite canal aqueduct, a tunnel aqueduct, and two artificial reservoirs constructed from 1893 to 1895.
Read More2020 was not a banner year for air travel, courtesy of the coronavirus. USA Today, however, is looking ahead to the day when “we'll all be ready to pack our suitcases again and head out on our next adventures.” And Bradley International Airport is in the running to be the nation’s top small airport.
Read MoreTwenty Connecticut communities are among the top 50 percent in a ranking of the Best Small Cities in America, according to a new analysis. The Connecticut municipalities were led by Westport, Wethersfield, Shelton, and West Hartford.
Read MoreThere may be a small ray of sunshine ahead in what has been a dark year for arts organizations across Connecticut, as many have had to shut their doors or drastically limit attendance due to coronavirus concerns. Connecticut Humanities and the Connecticut Office of the Arts are partnering to provide limited relief funding to nonprofit arts, humanities, and cultural organizations.
Read MoreSave the Sound, a regional nonprofit, released results of its “2020 Long Island Sound Report Card,” revealing surprising results, raising concern about the current ecological health of local bays and their resilience in the face of warming trends and ongoing pollution from Sound communities.
Read MoreLeading what is described as the first and oldest knot shop in the nation, Mystic Knotwork’s President & CEO Matthew Beaudoin has been named as the Connecticut’s Small Business Person of the Year by the U. S. Small Business Administration. The award coincides with 2020 Small Business Week, being celebrated this week in September.
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