Norwalk, CT – Connecticut Humanities has awarded a $4,999 Quick Grant to the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in support of a new exhibition titled, Making It Last: Sustainable Fashion in Victorian America, which will open to the public on May 19, 2022. Dr. Jason Mancini, executive director at CT Humanities said, “Congratulations to the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion…
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Housatonic Community College (HCC) hosted a Careers in Manufacturing Expo 2022 on May 4, connecting 28 manufacturing firms from Connecticut with those interested in the field and prospective employees. A whopping 300 job seekers and students attended the free event to discover in-demand manufacturing positions, learn about the industry, meet employers, attend…
Pillars of the community, Carol and George Bauer continue their legacy of giving and enhancing health and wellness services at Norwalk Hospital NORWALK, CT – Carol and George Bauer have generously donated $20 million towards construction of Norwalk Hospital’s new Patient Pavilion. The Bauer Family Pavilion is Norwalk Hospital’s largest expansion project in its history,…
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong joined attorneys general from Rhode Island and Illinois today filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit seeking to protect mental health and substance abuse disorder care in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Illinois. The filing was announced at a press conference…
STAMFORD, CT – Today President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. awarded the Medal of Valor to Stamford Firefighters John Colandro, Michael Rosero, and Chad Titus of the Stamford Fire Department for their life-saving actions last year when a truck became submerged in the water at Cummings Park. The award was presented at the White House during…
Abilis Gardens & Gifts is holding a Summer Sip & Shop. This fun night is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Abilis Gardens & Gifts, 50 Glenville Street, Greenwich, Connecticut. Attendees will enjoy a 25 percent discount in the entire gift shop and garden center. Summer and graduation floral…
Stamford, CT – On March 22, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center honored Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and his wife, Margaret, at its annual “An Evening With” fundraiser in the Knobloch Family Farmhouse. More than 120 guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the Overlook Terrace with the Zakarians, followed by a four-course dinner prepared by…
DANBURY, CT – Western Connecticut State University’s Alumni Association recently awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to 13 undergraduate and three graduate students at an awards ceremony and dinner at the Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury. The scholarships are based on academic achievement, involvement in university and community activities and service, and are open to students…
STAMFORD, CT – On Tuesday, Mayor Caroline Simmons and Stamford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero joined State Senator Pat Billie Miller, members of the Stamford delegation, Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk), and Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney (D-New Haven) to announce the increased state funding for Stamford and Norwalk high schools included…
STAMFORD, CT – In a continuing effort to make Stamford homes safe, the City of Stamford and the Stamford Fire Department are making smoke and carbon monoxide detectors available to residents who need them. Mayor Caroline Simmons, the Director of Public Safety Ted Jankowski, and Fire Chief Trevor Roach along with Stamford Fire Units were…