Inspirational Mural in Hartford Unveiled as New England's Tallest at 18 Stories High

Inspirational Mural in Hartford Unveiled as New England's Tallest at 18 Stories High

It is – as intended – nearly impossible to miss when headed into or driving alongside downtown Hartford.  The Greater Hartford Arts Council (GHAC) officially unveiled New England’s tallest mural this past week.  Reawakening Wonder reaches 170 feet, 18 stories high, and is described as “a true beacon of hope and wonder.”

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Volunteerism, Formal and Informal, Peaked in CT During Height of Pandemic

Volunteerism, Formal and Informal, Peaked in CT During Height of Pandemic

According to the the latest research, Americans of all ages and backgrounds contributed countless hours to their communities through formal and informal volunteerism between 2020 and 2021 during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 51 percent of Americans, or 124.7 million people, informally helped friends, neighbors, or community members at least once a month. Connecticut was at or above the national average in key categories.

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Data Highlights Health Care Disparities in Hartford Region

Data Highlights Health Care Disparities in Hartford Region

When community members from Greater Hartford gathered to delve into healthcare access, equity, and innovation in Connecticut this week in a program offered by the MetroHartford Alliance and the Connecticut health Council, the data and information offered to provide the basis for the conversation pointed out the stark disparities that characterize the region.

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$99 Million in State Funds Headed to 20 Connecticut Communities

$99 Million in State Funds Headed to 20 Connecticut Communities

$99 million in state funding will be headed to 20 Connecticut cities and towns in the coming year to support 28 projects in the second round of grants under the state’s Community Investment Fund 2030.  The grant program, established last year, supports economic development in historically underserved communities across the state.

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