Lifestyle in Hartford runs on culture, family, home, hobbies and relationships, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting examines the everyday choices that define how residents live and interact throughout the area.
Hartford Public Schools reached zero special education vacancies at 12 schools as its district-wide rate fell from 25% to 9%.
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Should your local schools raise pay for hard-to-fill teaching positions?
Community members visited three local high schools to help students complete essential college and financial aid forms.
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Do you believe local cultural celebrations help strengthen ties within your community?
The free celebration at the Wadsworth on Nov. 1 invites the public to honor traditions and departed loved ones.
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Do you believe intercollegiate cooking competitions are effective at fostering student engagement and campus unity?
The university advances to regional competition after taking first place at Trinity College.
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Do you support the construction of new affordable apartment buildings in your local community?
A city council committee recommends approving a 20-unit housing development on Edwards Street.
Hartford-based reporter Caitlin Francis announced the birth of her daughter, Gianna, to the public.
Day to day, that means local cultural shifts, family routines, shifts in hobby habits, and changes in how households manage home life. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Regional economic pressure often drives changes in the ways families divide their time or manage their shared spaces. Consumer preferences and evolving local traditions are the two factors that influence these stories most.
