Comcast Expands Access During Covid-19, Adds Black News Channel

Comcast Expands Access During Covid-19, Adds Black News Channel

Comcast, which has hundreds of Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots across the state, has provided a location map to any member of the public in need of free internet, including non-customers. Comcast also announced that it has paused data caps for 60 days to give all customers unlimited data for no additional charge.

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The Hartford Ranks #11 Among Nation's Best Employers for Diversity

A year ago, The Hartford was the highest ranked property-casualty insurance company in Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity, ranking 14th overall in the list of 500 companies representing a broad array of industries nationwide. This year the company did even better, earning a number 11 ranking among all businesses, and leading Connecticut companies.

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Youngest Entrepreneurs in the Nation? Hartford Ranks #5

Youngest Entrepreneurs in the Nation?  Hartford Ranks #5

Hartford’s relentless efforts in recent years to attract and retain a young entrepreneurial workforce appears to be making some headway.  A new analysis indicates that Connecticut’s capital city has among the youngest entrepreneurs in the nation, ranking fifth in the survey of major metropolitan areas

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Student Math Assessment Scores Largely Unchanged

Student Math Assessment Scores Largely Unchanged

In 2019, average mathematics scores for students across the nation were one point higher at grade 4 and 1 point lower at grade 8 than in 2017.  Approximately 296,900 students across the nation participated in the 2019 mathematics assessment administered by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). In the 8th grade assessment, Connecticut’s average student score was tied for 10th highest in the nation.

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Hartford Healthcare to Pilot Global Innovations in Home-care Technology in Partnership with Upward Labs and Connecticut Innovations

Hartford Healthcare to Pilot Global Innovations in Home-care Technology in Partnership with Upward Labs and Connecticut Innovations

The growing aging population in Connecticut and beyond is increasingly becoming the driving force behind innovation and new enterprises in Hartford.  That momentum was given a strong nudge forward with the announcement of new homegrown partnership.

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