November 02, 2023

Jordan Porco Foundation: Responding to Need for Mental Health Awareness

November 02, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

The Jordan Porco Foundation’s “Fresh Check Day was established a decade ago in Connecticut with a basic premise: to provide the mental health messaging needed to spark conversation and education, and reduce the stigma associated with this topic with peer centered activities,

October 31, 2023

Health and Wellness Management to be New Degree at Western Connecticut State University

October 31, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

Western Connecticut State University in Danbury is offering a new degree for students interested in health, wellness and fitness as well as business. The B.S. in Health and Wellness Management integrates these interests into a comprehensive degree program that caters to students who want to start or manage a business that focuses on the health, wellness and/or fitness industries.

October 30, 2023

1.5 Million Mattresses Recycled in CT Program in 8 Years

October 30, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

More than 1.5 million mattresses have been recycled in Connecticut since the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) started its Bye Bye Mattress program in 2015.

October 29, 2023

Good News Flows From State Treasurer's Office Throughout October

October 29, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

A new report in industry publication Pensions and Investments finds that Connecticut’s pension funds had the highest outperformance of investment benchmarks among the 68 public pension funds tracked by the publication in Fiscal Year 2023. And there’s more good news.

October 28, 2023

Transitioning From a Two-Year to a Four-Year Institution

October 28, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

Having completed my associate degree, I sat on my bed gazing at my diploma, which bore my name and degree in elegant script. Little did I know that my journey to a four-year university was about to commence.

October 26, 2023

Albertus Magnus, University of Hartford Earn Financial Support with Student & Community Benefits

October 26, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

Albertus Magnus College in New Haven has been awarded fa grant rom the State of Connecticut’s Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF), totaling $3,111,324, the largest single grant in the College’s 98-year history.

October 24, 2023

State Attorneys General, Including Connecticut's William Tong, Sue Meta for Social Media Harmful to Children's Mental Health

October 24, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has joined 42 attorneys general throughout the country suing Meta in federal and state courts alleging that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens. At the same time, Meta falsely assured the public that these features are safe and suitable for young users.

October 24, 2023

Study: Connecticut is a Top 10 Solar State

October 24, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

With the second-highest electricity rates in the country, going solar is a great way to offset costly utility bills and see a good return on investment. Which may explain why a newly released ranking of the best states for solar places Connecticut in the top 10.

October 23, 2023

Connecticut Parks Are Focus of New State Website as Fall Foliage Arrives

October 23, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

Just in time for fall foliage, Connecticut has launched a new website, CTParks.com, highlighting Connecticut State Parks. The website offers visitors what state officials describe as “an innovative online platform showcasing Connecticut State Parks in a more exciting, user-friendly way to help them engage with, learn about, and access state parks and the areas around them.”

October 19, 2023

Connecticut Democracy Awards to Recognize Residents Strengthening Democracy

October 19, 2023/ Bernard Kavaler

The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) is now accepting nominaitons for a newly established award to celebrate Connecticut residents committed to strengthening democracy through acts of citizenship, service, and community engagement.