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Theater Works Hartford's World Premiere of CIRCUS FIRE - CTLN
7+ hour, 26+ min ago (363+ words) HARTFORD'In its 40th Season, Theater Works Hartford showcases the power of community, bringing a local tale of tragedy, heroism, and healing back to the city with the world premiere of "CIRCUS FIRE" at the historic First Company Governor's Foot Guard in…...
Connecticut State Library Unveils New Early Literacy Calendar in English and Spanish - CTLN
2+ week, 1+ day ago (315+ words) Designed to reduce barriers and promote year'round literacy, the resource emphasizes play'based skills like talking, reading, singing, and counting. The post Connecticut State Library Unveils New Early Literacy Calendar in English and Spanish first appeared on CTLN. The [Connecticut State…...
Hartford looks to end parking contract with ICE - CTLN
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (320+ words) Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam has requested the immediate termination of a contract between the Hartford Parking Authority and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. In a Jan. 27 letter, Arulampalam asked HPA CEO Kay Al Mannai to terminate an agreement allowing…...
Theater Works Hartford Serves Up Heart and Surprise with "The Counter" - CTLN
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (303+ words) HARTFORD'Theater Works Hartford transports audiences to a local diner in upstate New York through its heartfelt and surprising production of "The Counter" by Meghan Kennedy this winter. The second production of TWH's 40th anniversary season, "The Counter" brings audiences a story…...
For victims of intimate partner violence, holidays are not so fun - CTLN
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (326+ words) This past holiday season, children dreamed of Magi bearing gifts. But, for many in Connecticut, checking that list twice meant something different. It meant prepping a "to-go" bag, making a reservation " with preservation and survival in mind. For them, the…...
New "People's Migrant School' in Hartford connects UConn to community - CTLN
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (561+ words) The University of Connecticut, along with the Hartford Deportation Defense, launched the first session of the new "People's Migrant School' in Hartford on Dec. 6, aiming to build bridges of collaboration between the university and the city's immigrant communities. "The idea…...
CT faith leaders, advocates press lawmakers to protect immigrants - CTLN
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (613+ words) As state legislators inside the Capitol in Hartford discussed the possibility of a special session on Monday, faith leaders and immigrant advocates rallied outside the building, urging the lawmakers to prioritize immigrant safety. The large crowd had marched from the…...
CT groups host first "Families Belong Together" Day of Action - CTLN
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (382+ words) Connecticut organizations came together for a'day of action'on Oct. 11 to help immigrant families. The "Families Belong Together Day of Action" kicks off a community engagement campaign to inform people in Danbury about their rights as arrests by Immigration and Customs…...
Theater Works Hartford Presents "English: A Deep Dive Into Language, Culture, and Identity - CTLN
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (833+ words) HARTFORD'This autumn, class is in session. Theater Works Hartford celebrates its 40th season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "English" by Sanaz Toossi. This heartfelt, timely piece is a co-production between TWH and Long Wharf Theater. "English" premieres in Hartford on Oct....
Connecticut refugees fear for their right to remain in the U. S. - CTLN
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (1247+ words) Amid recent mass deportations, travel bans, and visa program cancellations, Connecticut's diverse refugee communities are living in fear that their status may soon change. When Madina and her sister left Afghanistan in 2021 to escape the rise of the Taliban, they…...