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CT inspector general finds shooting of Hartford man was ‘justified’
Everard Walker was one of two men killed by Hartford police responding to mental health-related calls in February.
Hartford coalition will help residents navigate Medicaid changes
The coalition will help Hartford residents learn about the Medicaid changes and navigate options for maintaining coverage.
St. Monica’s, a pillar of Hartford community, learns to live with less
St. Monica’s has been around for 122 years, but facing a shortage of congregants and cash, it has had to cut its pastor’s hours to half time.
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.