🌱 Patch AM: Prominent Hartford Choral Group Names New Associate Director

And check out America at 250 for Educators on the Hartford Patch calendar

United Way Invests $2.45 Million to Drive Collective Action to End Poverty

The organization is working with 49 strategic partners committed to closing gaps in child literacy, wages, housing and life expectancy.

🌱 Patch AM: 'Urgent' Plea For Help As Hartford Animal Shelter Is Full

Also check out Talk: 1873 on the Hartford Patch calendar

Avoid Fraud By Attending Free 'Scaminars' At 5 Hartford Sites

Bank of America will offer free fraud-prevention seminars at five Hartford locations on Sept. 17. Advance registration is required.

🌱 Patch AM: 5 Hartford Residents Charged In Kidnapping, Ransom Plot: Feds

Coming up: Traditional Irish session - with Damien Connolly and Jon Warner on the Hartford Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Hartford honors more than 100 returning Connecticut National Guard members.

Make time for Farmers Market at CT’s Old State House on the Hartford Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Which West Hartford streets are getting repaved starting this week?

Be sure to catch Messages of Love & Hope: A Demonstration of Mediumship on the Hartford Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Hartford Fire Displaces 2 Families, Including 3 Children: HFD

You won’t want to miss West Hartford's Sunday Farmers' Market on the Hartford Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 13 Hartford Neighborhood Projects Receive Significant Funding

And check out West Hartford's Sunday Farmers' Market on the Hartford Patch calendar

13 Hartford Neighborhood Projects Receive Significant Funding

Hartford's 'Love Your Block' program awarded funds for 13 projects, including murals, gardens, and neighborhood improvements.

25 Years: Hartford 9/11 Day Event Seeks Volunteers To Pack Meals For Needy

Volunteers are needed for a Sept. 11 meal-packing event at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

25 Years: Hartford's Wadsworth To Host Free 9/11 Documentary Screening

Friday, Sept. 11, marks the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut received $270,000 from Eversource Energy

These funds will support United Way’s mission to end poverty in the 860 region.

34th Annual RTX Golf Tournament Raises $430,000 to advance United Way’s Mission

Nearly 180 golfers and 50 sponsors participated in the tournament.

Greater Hartford Foundation Awards $630K To 38 Nonprofits For Basic Needs

It awarded $630,000 to 38 nonprofits in several area towns providing food, personal care, clothing, and emergency financial assistance.

Genesis Ramirez Earns Viking Construction Scholarship

Scholarship will help Ramierz complete her construction management degree from Central Connecticut State University.

Prominent Hartford Organization Awards $230K To Support LGBTQIA+ Community

Groups in Hartford, West Hartford were awarded $230,000 to support LGBTQIA+ youth, health care, advocacy and community programs.

East Hartford Store Sells Big Winner In Scratch-Off Game

Check out the latest winner of $10,000 or more in a CT Lottery game and find out where the lucky ticket was sold.

Major Hartford Nonprofit Names Officers, Adds 7 Board Members

The organization elected its 2026-27 officers and added seven board members, with a retreat planned this month.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Of CT Receives Major Grant For Mentor Programs

A $10,000 Liberty Bank Foundation grant will support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut's youth mentoring programs.

Free Backpacks To Be Given Away At 2 Hartford McDonald's Sites This Week

Local McDonald's owner-operators will give away free backpacks to students at two Hartford restaurants on Aug. 5 while supplies last.

Hartford Celebrating National Night Out With Free Community Events Next Week

Hartford will host free National Night Out celebrations with food, music and family activities in the North End and South Hartford.

United Way and FOX61 Honor Robert E. Patricelli with George Bahamonde Lifetime Achievement Award

The Connecticut native and Hartford–raised executive will be recognized during the 4th Annual ImpaCT Awards ceremony in October.

West Hartford Vehicle Owners Have A Little Tax Work To Do

The town is reviewing vehicle registrations to ensure residents comply with Connecticut law and maintain accurate tax records.

Upcoming events at the World War II Legacy Foundation Museum

At 102 Pitkin Street, East Hartford

United Way and FOX61 Announce 2026 ImpaCT Award Finalists

The 4th Annual ImpaCT Awards Ceremony will take place on October 28, 2026 at Hartford Marriott Downtown and tickets are now on sale.

Nonprofit's 'Garden Party' To Support Hartford Community Garden Program

KNOX will host its annual Garden Party Aug. 13 in Bushnell Park to raise funds for Hartford's urban greening programs. Tickets are on sale.

CVS Foundation Awards $1M To Greater Hartford Nonprofits, Who Got What?

20 Greater Hartford nonprofits will share $1 million in CVS Health Foundation grants supporting housing, food, health care and services.

Hartford-Based Foundation Donates To Local LGBTQ Organizations

Greater Hartford Gives has launched the PRIDE Giving Circle with a major investment to support LGBTQIA+ nonprofits.

'Structural Emergency' Displaces 48 At Hartford Apartment Building: City

Hartford officials say 48 residents were displaced after a structural emergency and vow to hold the landlord accountable.

Urban League's 5K/Movement Festival Returns To Hartford Park This Weekend

The fifth annual event will be at Keney Park in Hartford, combining road races, family activities, and wellness programming.

How Reliable Is The Power In Hartford? Recent Report Has The Answer

Eversource released town-by-town reliability scorecards showing fewer outages and faster restorations.

Major Hartford Foundation Awards $805K For Summer Programs

Greater Hartford Gives awarded nearly $805,000 to 32 summer programs, expanding access to camps, enrichment, and job training.

Hartford Teen/Newington HS Student Earns Statewide Award For Anti-Pollution Comic Strip

He won second place in the statewide eesmarts Student Contest for a comic about ocean pollution.

Major Insurer Honored By Prominent Statewide Youth Nonprofit In Hartford

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut honored Bloomfield-based The Cigna Group as its 2026 Partner of the Year.

'Trees for Hartford' Plants Nine Trees In The Community; Free Trees Available

A citywide initiative planted nine trees at the West Indian Social Club as part of an effort to expand Hartford's tree canopy.

World Cup Fever To Hit Hartford Area With Several Soccer Watch Parties Planned

Free soccer watch parties begin this week on Pratt Street in Hartford, featuring food, drinks, and tournament match broadcasts.

Governor’s Residence Open To The Public (And Free Ice Cream Too)

The Governor’s Residence in Hartford will offer free public tours as part of Connecticut Open House Day.

Latest CT ‘Nickel per Nip’ Revenue For Hartford; How Much?

Connecticut’s nip bottle fee has generated over $22M for local environmental programs since 2021.

Hartford Store Sells Powerball Winner To West Hartford Resident

The jackpot was short of the full Powerball payout, but it was life-altering nonetheless.

Get MORE Out of Summer 2026: Why Girl Scout Camps Are the Ultimate Experience in Connecticut

From outdoor skills to creative arts to hands-on learning, every day brings a new opportunity to try something different.

Wapping Fair Returns to South Windsor September 4–7 2025

Four days of rides, food, live entertainment, and family fun at the John Mitchell Fairgrounds.

Certification Benefits for Community Health Professionals

Learn more about how becoming a certified Community Health Worker could move your career forward