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Behind the scenes, our student reporters are working hard to tell the real stories from Hartford. Nothing but real people, real community, and real impact.

Reporting Hartford is a community-focused digital news publication operating as an educational lab for journalism students at the University of Hartford.

Our focus is to highlight the rich multiculturalism, local advocacy initiatives, and the community-led programs that make the city of Hartford unique! We love Hartford, we know you do too!

Visit us at www.reportinghartford.com to learn more.

Behind the scenes, our student reporters are working hard to tell the real stories from Hartford. Nothing but real people, real community, and real impact.

Reporting Hartford is a community-focused digital news publication operating as an educational lab for journalism students at the University of Hartford.

Our focus is to highlight the rich multiculturalism, local advocacy initiatives, and the community-led programs that make the city of Hartford unique! We love Hartford, we know you do too!

Visit us at www.reportinghartford.com to learn more.

Juneteenth renews hope for North Hartford’s first state-recognized cultural district. The North Hartford Cultural District, an organization that has long advocated for Black excellence, art, and culture in North Hartford organized a mega Juneteenth celebration, bringing together partners such as the Artist Collective and the Hartford Pride.

Watch the latest video on the Reporting Hartford website that highlights the organization’s vision to establish a space to celebrate North Hartford’s local artists, multiculturalism and the resilient community that thrives here!

Visit: www.reportinghartford.com

Juneteenth renews hope for North Hartford’s first state-recognized cultural district. The North Hartford Cultural District, an organization that has long advocated for Black excellence, art, and culture in North Hartford organized a mega Juneteenth celebration, bringing together partners such as the Artist Collective and the Hartford Pride.

Watch the latest video on the Reporting Hartford website that highlights the organization’s vision to establish a space to celebrate North Hartford’s local artists, multiculturalism and the resilient community that thrives here!

Visit: www.reportinghartford.com

Safe streets for Hartford! Faith Walk for a Safer Hartford.

Safe streets for Hartford! Faith Walk for a Safer Hartford.

Reporter Melvin Sanchez writes about Hartford’s newest professional basketball team - Hartford Colts. Founded by Anthony Garcia in 2025, the American Basketball Association team is focused on creating opportunities for athletes across Connecticut while strengthening the local basketball community through player development, mentorship, and fan engagement.

Through signing day, open tryouts, and continued community involvement, the Hartford Colts hope to become a lasting part of Connecticut’s basketball culture.

Photo courtesy: Hartford Colts

Read this story on www.reportinghartford.com

Reporter Melvin Sanchez writes about Hartford’s newest professional basketball team - Hartford Colts. Founded by Anthony Garcia in 2025, the American Basketball Association team is focused on creating opportunities for athletes across Connecticut while strengthening the local basketball community through player development, mentorship, and fan engagement.

Through signing day, open tryouts, and continued community involvement, the Hartford Colts hope to become a lasting part of Connecticut’s basketball culture.

Photo courtesy: Hartford Colts

Read this story on www.reportinghartford.com

This week we invite you to join Reporting Hartford at the Juneteenth celebrations in Hartford’s North end organized by the North Hartford Cultural District. The highly curated list of events scheduled for the day are an intentional effort to pay tribute to Hartford’s rich cultural heritage that is deeply rooted in diasporic creativeness.

The events of the day will begin at 10:30 am by the Doc Hurley Statue with an Emancipation March led by Hartford Proud and end with a cultural dance competition that features African and other forms of dance highlighting the vibrant multiculturalism of North Hartford.

Click the link in the bio to read the article or visit www.reportinghartford.com

This week we invite you to join Reporting Hartford at the Juneteenth celebrations in Hartford’s North end organized by the North Hartford Cultural District. The highly curated list of events scheduled for the day are an intentional effort to pay tribute to Hartford’s rich cultural heritage that is deeply rooted in diasporic creativeness.

The events of the day will begin at 10:30 am by the Doc Hurley Statue with an Emancipation March led by Hartford Proud and end with a cultural dance competition that features African and other forms of dance highlighting the vibrant multiculturalism of North Hartford.

Click the link in the bio to read the article or visit www.reportinghartford.com

This week reporters Ayanna and Miguel spoke to Beverly Redd, Executive Director of Upper Albany Main Street, about the importance of digital education and empowerment for small business owners in Hartford.

The non-profit’s Entrepreneurial Center offers one of the only Digital Literacy Training programs in Connecticut, specifically geared towards helping local businesses increase their online presence. At their in-house Technology Lab, small business owners learn to use a wide range of digital tools to strengthen their operations, and promote their businesses.

Watch this video news story on www.reportinghartford.com

This week reporters Ayanna and Miguel spoke to Beverly Redd, Executive Director of Upper Albany Main Street, about the importance of digital education and empowerment for small business owners in Hartford.

The non-profit’s Entrepreneurial Center offers one of the only Digital Literacy Training programs in Connecticut, specifically geared towards helping local businesses increase their online presence. At their in-house Technology Lab, small business owners learn to use a wide range of digital tools to strengthen their operations, and promote their businesses.

Watch this video news story on www.reportinghartford.com

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