Hartford Blooms represents the collaboration of many city residents and leaders who want to beautify the great capitol City of Hartford. It all started with a trip to ireland more than 20 years ago now. Former city Councilman Mike McGarry talks about how the tours are adapting during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman discusses Connecticut's Phase II reopening.
Deb Ross, Publisher of Kids Out and About talks about some of the events and venues opening soon. We also discuss the survey for top 20 places to take Hartford kids. Take the survey and see if your favorite place wins! Click Here Things are opening, life is resuming, look on the bright side and enjoy all CT has to offer!
Betsy Garra, executive director of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns, discusses the challenges facing municipalities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Frank with Core Event Planning talks about the Food Truck Drive-Thru being held at the Harwinton Fairgrounds this weekend and the weekend of the 6-7th of June. Plus the more events they have planned. Fore more info follow them on Facebook HERE .
Eversource's Enoch Lenge discusses home energy efficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic
Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes discusses COVID-19 precautions at state parks and beaches.
Karen Zagurski, President of the Association of CT Fairs. Re: Fairs being cancelled this season due to COVID Concerns
The executive director of the Connecticut Restaurant Association and the owner of a Manchester eatery discuss re-opening plans.
How can families and children cope with being away from friends and family for so long? Julian D. Ford, Ph.D., A.B.P.P. Professor of Psychiatry at UConn Health tells us some techniques to use to help smooth over the situation. More can be read here.
Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona discusses the decision to keep school buildings closed for the academic year, and plans for next fall.
Matt Fleury is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Connecticut Science Center. He is a member of the Association of Science Technology Centers’ board and the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, and has driven major fundraising campaigns to effectively engage education, business, and government leaders. Just cause we are at home, that does not mean the learning has to stop. The Science Center has many virtual and online events to keep you and your kids entertained and ...
Department of Children and Families Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes discusses pandemic stressors and resources to help.
With kids home from school and families looking for activities to do together, puzzles have become a big trend. So Steve Amato of Amato’s Toy and Hobby in New Britain has come up with a great idea to keep everyone entertained.
Bruce Adams with the Credit Union League of Connecticut discusses financial assistance for businesses and individuals affected by COVID-19.
Corinna Delgado of Entercom Classic Hits “94.7 The Drive” WIAD Bethesda/Washington talks with Shyla Raghav who leads Conservation International’s climate strategy to build and support the development and implementation of climate change mitigation and adaptation action globally. they discuss EarthDay.
Foodshare CEO Jason Jakubowski discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and distributing food to those in need.
Part 2 of our talk with Randy Fiveash from Ct Tourism. In this part we discuss the toll that COVID will play on the tourism industry in CT
Lisa Coates, with the Bristol Health Counseling Center, discusses mental health in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Randy Fiveash is the director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism. Randy is responsible for leading the state’s marketing, strategic planning and development efforts to build tourism as a significant economic driver. Together we discuss virtual experiences (e.g., virtual tours and exhibits, animal webcams, videos series, streaming performances) and creative at-home projects for families.
Kate Byroade, with the Connecticut Library Association discusses how libraries are adapting amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
Quinnipiac University Journalism Professor Rich Hanley discusses how the news media is covering the coronavirus.
Debra E. Ross is publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, which she launched in 2001. The site provides a comprehensive calendar and resource lists detailing what to do in each local community for kids, teens, and families. Last week we talked about the fact we are all in this together, and it will be ok. This week we get into what can we do with that free time. Whether it is spending time playing favorite games or making up new one. The one thing we can all do is make positive memories out of a terrib...
Debra E. Ross is publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, which she launched in 2001. The site provides a comprehensive calendar and resource lists detailing what to do in each local community for kids, teens, and families. The only problem is right now there are not to many, if any activities to attend while we all struggle with the COVID-19 outbreak. But that does not mean we all have to hibernate and be lonesome. In this first part of a two part interview we talk about the fact that we are all in th...
Hartford Planning And Zoning Commission Chair Sara Bronin to discuss the Hartford City Plan
Eric Hammerling - Executive Director of the Connecticut Forest and Park Association talk about the fact the outdoors is not closed, get out and enjoy it.
AAA and Watch for Me CT discuss an alarming increase in deadly pedestrian crashes in Connecticut
Please join us for family fun, lots of maple flavored food and beverages, handmade arts and crafts as well as maple sugarhouse tours, historical demonstrations, a quilt show, and one of the largest tractor parades in New England. There is no fee to attend. Please park in RHAM High School and take our continuously running buses to the Town Green. Wear weather appropriate clothing, especially when visiting the sugarhouses. March 21-22 2020
Hartford HealthCare Vice President of Addiction Services Dr. Craig Allen discusses opioid addiction, vaping and recreational marijuana.
Dr. Gale E. Ridge, Associate Scientist The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. A lot of activities are outdoors. With the mild winter we are having/had the impact that may have on insects and what people may be able to do to help themselves enjoy the springtime and summer.
