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Torrington Savings Bank President Lesa Vanotti and Board Member Aaron Mambrino

Jamie McDonald of Bears Smokehouse BBQ Headed to Turkey with the World Central Kitchen. His team will be responsible for serving 10,000 meals a day. With more earthquakes and aftershocks, thousands of people are displace in Turkey and Syria. The World Central Kitchen served over 1 million meals in the first week of the quakes and will continue to be a source of hope for those in need. Jamie is hea...

Renee DiNino speaks with Robin Cecere, Division Director for School Choice at the Connecticut Department of Education shares great information on how to apply! The RSCO (pronounced RES-CO) School Choice Application is due February 28thThrough RSCO’s program, families with students entering Pre-K through Grade 12 can apply to attend free public schools in the Greater Hartford Region that fit their...

Assistant Superintendent for the CREC/Magnet Schools, Dr Sarah Vocca speaks with Renee DiNino about the need for teachers and the many opportunities currently available. Qualified applicants are invited to join in person at the CREC Teacher Career Fair on March 8, 2023 - 4:30pm to be held at the CREC Academy Awards of Aerospace & Engineering: 1101 Kennedy Rd, Windsor, CT

Interview with Principal Shawn True about the incredible opportunities awaiting students at Hill Regional Career High School!

The Connecticut Education Foundation is excited for Read Across Connecticut

What a lovely conversation with Kristie Gonsalves, Show Organizer of the CT Flower & Garden Show and Polly Brooks, President of The Federated Garden Clubs of CT!

InterCommunity inspires hope and promotes whole person health by providing high quality, affordable, compassionate healthcare for everyone. INTERVIEW WITH: Kimberly L. Beauregard, LCSW, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of InterCommunity Healthcare Inc. InterCommunity, Inc. is a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center). Our community health center provides same-day primary care services...

Simon Davies: Executive Director, Teen Cancer America Now in its tenth year, Simon leads Teen Cancer America, the only national charity in the USA working directly with hospitals to advise, support and fund them in the development of specialized facilities and programs for adolescents and young adults with cancer. The charity is built on the successful model of Teenage Cancer Trust, UK where Simon...

Promise Boys is a debut YA thriller by writer-filmmaker, Nick Brooks in which three boys at an urban charter school investigate their principal’s murder during a high-stakes 24-hour day. It is a page-turning, murder mystery thriller that shines a light on themes of social justice and educational inequities, shaping this novel to be both a commercial and literary blockbuster. Prior to becoming a fi...

Winter Updates with Animal Control Officer Sherry DeGenova

We spoke with Kathryn Schubert, Marketing & Communications Manager of the Connecticut Humane Society 6 adoptable puppies will determine the outcome of the big game at our Puppy Pick'em on February 9th at the CT Humane Society Newington location.

Marisa chats about being a past recpient of the Wise Women honor for the NOIAW and invites you to attend the luncheon on 1.22.23 at Cascade in Hamden. The link is in the blog and it would mean so much to see you there! I'm honored to be one of three Wise Women this year!~The mission of the National Organization of Women is to create a thriving, inclusive community that embraces Italian culture and...