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Hooplandia is not only the Northeast's first-ever 3x3 basketball tournament for both recreational and elite players but also an all-inclusive festival jam-packed with experiences for attendees of all ages! We spoke with Gene Cassidy President and CEO of the Eastern States Exhibition (The Big E) who shares all the exciting details!!!

We spoke with cancer survivor Meghan Rothschild, President & Chief Badass of Chikmedia. May Melanoma Awareness Month and Meghan very frankly shares her story and how she advocated for herself. Fastforward to today, she is not only a survivor, but fierce advocate and he introduces us to a new company Brightguard and their incredble lifesaving touchfree sunscreen dispenseries!

Newington Summer Events! We spoke with William A. DeMaio, CPRP Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Town of Newington about great events coming to Newington, CT and Mill Pond Park! Newington Goes Country and Food Truck Friday are a few ways to enjoy the park this summer!

Hartford Federal Credit Union Gives Back to Connecticut Hear our interview with Ed Danek, Jr. CPA CCE, President & CEO, Hartford Federal Credit Union. Hartford Federal Credit Union (HFCU), now in its 62nd year serving local communities and coming off record-breaking 2022 operating results, announced today it is launching Hartford Federal Credit Union Gives 2023, a community giving initiative....

50th Anniversary of Charter Oak State College We spoke with Joyce Petrella, President, Charter Oak State College Foundation and Carol Hall, Director, Alumni & Donor Relations. Joining our conversation is Jason Jakubowski, President and CEO of Connecticut FoodShare. He is also a former emplyee and current professoer at the college and will be co-emceeing the gala alngside Renee DiNino, Director...

Where Angels Play Foundation is building a beautiful new playscape on Winchester Avenue in New Haven, CT. This playground will reflect the life and personality of Dr. Kathy Carroll, a Yale clincal scientist who passed away December of 2020 at the age of 62. The playground will be located at the facility of Christian Community Action where Kathy was a dedicated volunteer.

Today is a special hour-long program dedicated to healthcare heroes in our state. This month we celebrate the heroes of healthcare! It takes a village and today, you are going to hear from some of our heroes! People you may know, heroes who may have impacted your life or the lives of your loved ones. They will inspire you to say thank you to your healthcare providers! We are going to talk about wh...

Live Nation Concert Week, offering fans an unbeatable deal: $25 all-in tickets to more than 3,800 shows across North America this year. The annual week-long program kicks off ahead of a robust 2023 summer concert season, getting fans ready to fill their summer months and the rest of their calendar for the year with epic shows and live music from their favorite artists. Renee chats with James Bozzi...

Alex's One Dish Challenge: Sandras Next Generation in New Haven

Hartford Taste is BACK! June 9 & 10! Presented by The Hartford Insurance Company. Take a listen to our interview to find out about this great local event! We spoke spoke with Jeannette Punsoni Dardenne, Creator of Opportunity, INGroup Creative , Owner and Communications Director of Hartford Taste and Sarah Morin, Assistant Director of Public Relations of The Hartford

Making a difference with InterCommunity, Inc. Please enjoy our interview with Kimberly L. Beauregard, LCSW President and CEO and Venton Forbes Development Director for InterCommunity, Inc.

Leadership Greater Hartford is excited to announce the 20th Annual Polaris Awards are back at Infinity Music Hall Hartford on Wednesday June 7, 2023! The Polaris Awards honor incredible individuals who exemplify the three pillars of LGH: Community, Leadership, and Connections.

Our annual Golf For The Trades Scholarship Drive was held at the beautiful Tumble Brook Country Club in Bloomfield.

Fire By Forge and Forge City Works stops by for an update! Chef Andrew Perri, Executive Chef Fire By Forge and Ben Dubow, Executive Director of Forge City Works

First Responder Day at High Hopes! Take a listen to our interview with Sgt Torres, Ofc McClelland and Chelsea Bourn of High Hopes Therapeutic Riding First Responder Day at High Hopes! If you or someone you know is a First Responder, please consider yourself invited!

About The Great Give A Fun Way to Raise Funds for your Nonprofit The Great Give is your opportunity to attract new donors and tap into $221,000+ in matching funds and prizes for your organization. The Nonprofit Toolkit and training webinars will help you succeed, Register by April 24 to participate in The Great Give! (Register by April 17 to be considered for Donor Advised Fund Grants)

Officer Richard Simons and Office Heidi of Yale Public Safety

Alex's Lemonade Stand means so much to so many! She would have been 27 this year! Her little lemonade stand has raised over $250 million dollars since her first stand! Take a listen to my interview with her aunt, Sue Flynn about STOMP for a Cure 2023

iHeartCommunities, Renee DiNino & Yelp CT introduce you to the Belvedere Cafe in New Britain. As a part of "Little Poland" they bring tradition and a love for their community to all! Alex P Taylor of Yelp CT asked the Belvedere to be a part of his One Dish Challenge to introduce you to the food of the Belvedere.

Join runners and walkers at the MahoneySabol 5K at the Travelers Championship to race along the Cromwell roads that line the fairways and greens of TPC River Highlands. Both a 5K run and 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk are offered in this HMF charity partner event. Participants receive a short sleeve technical shirt and a great post-race party. HMF FitKids: Bring the whole family and enjoy the kids run with...