Hartford Beat

25/04/2024

Outdoor dining season is about to be in full swing, and Thomas Ho**er Brewery at C**t is ready for it! Bartender Paris Rodriguez shares what she loves most about being a part of the Hartford community.

29/03/2024

The Hartford Athletic are gearing up for a brand-new soccer season! Midfielder Danny Barrera shares why he loves the impact the team has on the community.

16/02/2024

Shops like Story and Soil Coffee are the reason why Hartford is a top 10 U.S. city for coffee. Owner Michael Acosta shares what he loves most about running his business in the city. Follow along each month as we continue to spotlight innovators, businesses, and organizations that make Hartford a vibrant and exciting place to be.

01/02/2024

Congratulations to the three Hartford magnet schools named National Merit Schools of Distinction by the Magnet Schools of America, a national association for magnet and theme-based schools: Breakthrough Magnet School South, Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (HMTCA), and Great Path Academy! Learn more: https://www.courant.com/2024/01/27/three-hartford-magnet-schools-honored-with-prestigious-title/

Congratulations to the 2024 Merit Winners! https://ow.ly/6Vi250Quuhq

01/02/2024

Save the date! This year's Hartbeat Music Festival will be held on Saturday, June 22, from 11 am to 9 pm. This free, family-friendly celebration of music and community features local and regional bands on three stages, along with music-making activities, food,
beer, and more. Don't miss performances from Javier Colon, the Balkun Brothers, BAP PACK - KLOKWIZE, Tang Sauce, Hiram Hydro Cardona Jr., Bryan Alfred Music, Charmaine Tripp, Esor Rose, Ian D'Arcangelo, Jake Kulak & the Modern Vandals, Jason LaPierre, JOATA, KC Sisters, Khay Larhon, Mixed Company, Nikita, The Professors of Sweet, Sweet Music -The POSSM, Righteous Continental, Stattic, The Sparkle and Fade, Undercover Cameo, Ysanne, A Marquise & Adelaide Punkin. More details to come!

18/01/2024

When it comes to sports, Hartford’s got game AND passion. Left winger Brennan Othmann of the Hartford Wolf Pack shares how the AHL team helps to build community on and off the ice. Follow along each month as we continue to spotlight innovators, businesses, and organizations that make Hartford a vibrant and exciting place to be.

17/01/2024

This just in! Hartford has landed a top 30 spot on WalletHub's list of "Best Metro Areas for STEM Professionals."

Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals in 2024

15/12/2023

Community, inclusivity, and personal growth—Malcolm Little, co-founder of , shares the inspiration behind the weekly running club in Hartford. Follow along each month as we spotlight innovators, businesses, and organizations that make Hartford a vibrant and exciting place to be.

06/11/2023

06/11/2023

Henry Zachs made his money on beepers, cell phones and an answering service.

31/10/2023

The Hartford Chamber of Commerce and the city are collaborating on an event this week that aims to highlight new businesses coming to Connecticut’s capital. The Hart Lift Showcase is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Hartford Marriott Downtown on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The event will give people the chance ...

26/10/2023

Wolf Pack Ice Hockey. Hartford Athletic Soccer. Yard Goats Baseball. There’s no question, Hartford’s got game.

Home base for sports fans.

19/10/2023

The oldest publicly funded park in the U.S. aims to bring Hartford’s community together...

18/10/2023

Don't miss Love Hartford Week!

The third annual Love Hartford Week is returning to Connecticut’s capital city.

17/10/2023

More than a year after it was first announced, Urban Lodge Brewing Co.’s Hartford taproom will officially open its doors for business Thursday afternoon. Urban Lodge’s new taproom debuts at 88 Pratt St. with a grand opening ceremony set for 3 p.m. The taproom and eatery will be open today until ...

12/10/2023

Now on sale! 🌟 The doors of The Bushnell are open to you and your family this holiday season for our annual Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed Holiday Open House! 🎄 Join us Sunday, Dec. 17 for festive crafts, a classic holiday movie and a visit from Santa: bushnell.org/HolidayOpenHouse

⭐️ Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed performances and events are designed to create an experience that is welcoming to all families and friends on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities. Learn more: bushnell.org/visit/accessibility

10/10/2023

10/10/2023

Check out the lineup of the 6th Annual Hartford History series. The final stop on this deep dive into Hartford treasures will take place at the museum on October 26 with Bill Hosley presenting Wadsworth Atheneum's First Century: Collections and Patrons.

03/10/2023

The family went to a Spanish church in Hartford and spoke Spanish at home. But at the same time, “she made it intentional for us to learn about Hartford, learn about language and learn about the Am…

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26/09/2023

Hartford Athletic might not be having a fairytale season, but one of the newest additions to the club is straight out of a storybook. “I think it’s more of a ‘once upon a time’ type story,” said Hartford Athletic senior vice president of marketing and communications, John Ponziani. Once up...

19/09/2023

The Hartford Athletic have named Nick Sakiewicz as their new CEO.

University of New Haven graduate Nick Sakiewicz is returning to Connecticut to run the...

18/09/2023

Theater Week Passport to the Stage. Are you ready for an incredible opportunity to win not just one, but three amazing prizes? The Great Hartford Arts Council Theater Week is thrilled to present our Passport to Broadway Drawing, where the more you attend our Theater Week events, the greater your chances of winning! And the best part? No purchase is required to enter! Theater Week runs from October 1 through October 14.

18/09/2023

The XL Center Sports Bar and Sportsbook is officially open! Don't miss the grand opening tonight at 6 p.m.

The new XL Center Sports Bar and Sportsbook in Hartford will officially open Monday and it’s a place where customers can watch games and also bet on them. Sports fans have been stopping by since it opened earlier this month and the grand opening will be held Monday. “The bar is a cool bar. The s...

13/09/2023

12/09/2023

Electric Jungle, the immersive exhibit at RiseUP’s Hartford studio, is closing! Don't miss the final show this Friday, 9pm at The Studio @ Dirt Salon.

The immersive exhibit features vertical ribbons of 20-foot fabric that visitors must wade through like a jungle surrounded by digital art

11/09/2023

Mark your calendars! Theater Week is happening in Hartford. October 1 through October 14.

11/09/2023

Don't forget Hartford's Gospel Fest has been postponed and has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 16th, 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.

Don’t miss out for this awe-inspiring celebration of faith, music, and unity! Prepare to be uplifted and inspired by an exceptional lineup of performers dedicated to spreading love and hope through their musical talents.

“It is an opportunity for people to come together and have the experience of Gospel music, and be right at the water, and we know it’ll be an opportunity to build something that will really make a difference in the community,” Best said.

07/09/2023

The Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade is this month! Former parade president Gladys Rivera has been selected as the godmother of this year's event.

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The annual Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival del Coquí is returning on Sunday. Gladys Rivera, the former president of the parade was selected to s…