CT Mirror visited Hartford’s celebration of Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, where we took photos of attendees and learned what the holiday means to them.
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Posted inEconomic Development
At Black Business Expo, Hartford businesses make sales—and build community
The event aims to promote the growing Black business community, showing off the entrepreneurial spirit and the range of opportunities.
Posted inImmigration
CT advocates protest arrest of Hartford activist by ICE
Hartford resident Victor Sanchez, member of Make the Road CT and Hartford Deportation Defense, was detained by ICE Wednesday, advocates said.
Posted inHartford
Hartford doula training targets gaps in care for Spanish speakers
The Hispanic Health Council’s doula program is conducted entirely in Spanish and aims to address a maternal health gap in Hartford.
Posted inEconomic Development
Does the Connecticut Sun help the local economy? It’s complicated
Some want the WNBA’s CT Sun to play in Hartford’s newly refurbished arena. But the potential economic benefits are unclear.
Posted inHartford
Hartford students return with high-fives: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’
The annual celebration of students became Calling All Brothers, which provides mentorship, positive role models and educational support.
Posted inBriefs
Are CT tax dollars being used to fund a sports-betting lounge in Hartford?
The sports-betting lounge at the multi-use People’s Bank Arena in Hartford is being funded by Connecticut taxpayer dollars that repay bonds the state borrowed to build it.
Posted inHartford
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz holds city’s social fabric together, residents say
The jazz festival has offered not just a concert series to Hartford, but also an open egalitarian space: free, outdoors and welcoming to all.
Posted inEvents
WATCH: Rep. Jim Himes is In the Room
CT Mirror’s John Dankosky sits down with Congressman Jim Himes to discuss state priorities, national security, foreign policy in the Trump era and more.
Posted inEvents
WATCH: In the Room with Gov. Ned Lamont
CT Mirror’s John Dankosky sat down with Gov. Ned Lamont on March 26 at the University of Hartford’s Millard Auditorium.
Posted inEvents
REGISTER: Governor Ned Lamont is IN THE ROOM March 26
CT Mirror’s John Dankosky will sit down with Governor Ned Lamont on March 26, 2025, 6:00-7:00PM, at the University of Hartford’s Millard Auditorium.
Posted inHealth
CT Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee slow to distribute funds
Several organizations say they haven’t heard back from the committee and are confused by OSAC’s methods for distributing the funds.
Posted inHuman Services
CT groups find creative solutions to address rising food insecurity
From food forests to mobile pantries, CT organizations are finding ways to use nature, community and technology to get food to more people.
Posted inCities & Towns
CT to end program to assist Hartford flooding victims
CT has set a deadline to apply for funds through a program created to help residents of Hartford’s North End with chronic flooding issues.
