College classes will be in session at historic venues throughout the city in the coming months as part of Capital Community College’s Hartford Heritage Project. The Bushnell, Old State House, and various sites that exemplify history and the arts will host place-based courses.
Read MoreBaseball’s Commissioner writes to clear up the misconceptions and explain that Major League Baseball is committed to protecting baseball in communities across America. To some degree. If good faith negotiations continue with Minor League Baseball.
Read MoreEastern Connecticut State University's Center for Early Childhood Education has announced that "Family Counters" by Learning Resources has been named the 2019 TIMPANI (Toys that Inspire Mindful Play and Nurture Imagination) Toy for 2019. Open-ended non-directed play is the key.
Read MoreWhy is social enterprise important for a city like Hartford? How does social enterprise make a difference? There are numerous reasons, but four stand out: by creating opportunities for employment, by solving environmental and social problems, by building community wealth, and by giving back.
Read MoreNew in-car technologies such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist can potentially keep you safer when driving, but according to a new AAA Foundation study, such systems can make you a complacent driver.
Read MoreThe general absence of personal financial content in schools, coupled with the growing burden of student debt and an economy increasingly reliant on less permanent, part time jobs, is – understandably - causing significant financial stress for many millennials. A youth-driven Fairfield start-up, with roots at Sacred Heart University, is looking to fill the gap.
Read MoreHoma Naficy, executive director of The American Place at the Hartford Public Library has been selected as a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award, presented by the American Library Association (ALA) - one of only 10 librarians in the nation to earn the honor this year.
Read MoreThe prospects for hiring in the first quarter of 2020 in Connecticut are promising, according to a new survey of employers, with little overall change expected. The most upbeat expectations are in the Greater New Haven area.
Read MoreConnecticut ranks 30th in volunteering and 21st in charitable giving, providing the state with an overall ranking of 26th in newly released ranking of 2019’s Most Charitable States.
Read MoreBoston’s Logan International is far and away New England’s largest and busiest airport, by every measure. The battle for number two appears to be skewing even more strongly towards Connecticut’s BDL.
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