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Back-to-school shopping? Here’s where Bridgeport, Hartford families can find help
Here is a list of some upcoming 2026 back-to-school giveaways and events, as well as more info on CT’s sales tax break this week.
Stowe Center explores independence in Black abolitionists’ stories
Thousands of formerly enslaved Black Americans made individual declarations independence. Hartford’s Stowe Center is sharing their stories.
Hartford awarded $20M ‘innovation cluster’ award
The state grant will go toward developing a 100K square foot campus intended to support workforce development around applied AI technologies.
Police escort former Hartford treasurer off city property
Former Hartford Treasurer Carmen Sierra accessed her former office on Wednesday without approval. City police arrived to escort her away.
Hartford treasurer retires amid complaints about her leadership
Carmen Sierra said she was retiring in order to care for family. Her exit comes after city pension commissioners warned of ‘ethical concerns.’
Hartford’s Batterson Park reopens following years of neglect
The park reopened for the first time in more than a decade following an extensive $10 million revitalization effort.