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BRISTOL – Congressman John Larson of Connecticut’s first district reminded others that with the passing of the federal eviction moratorium that there are still options for state residents to tackle their rental issues.

Hartford — A Dalio family foundation, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the city of Hartford announced Wednesday a combined investment of $9.85 million to reengage young people who are disconnected from school or work.

Plans to construct a park linking Hartford’s North End with the Connecticut River could get a boost in the form of nearly $1 million in federal funding.

East Hartford — With a big boost from the federal government, East Hartford officials expect to buy and renovate the historic Main Street post office as an addition to the public library next door.

EAST HARTFORD — The town is in line to receive some $1.3 million in federal funds to renovate local trails and help purchase more space for the library, should Congress approve a federal appropriations bill.

Local museums, theaters and art associations will soon see an influx of grant money to further their operations.

U.S. Rep. John B. Larson, D-1st District, announced Tuesday more than $10.4 million has been awarded to live entertainment venues in his district from the Small Business Administration’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.

It sometimes seems that the second 50 years after World War II are being spent correcting the mistakes of the first postwar half-century.

One was situating highways so they blocked cities from their waterfronts, as happened in Hartford and Middletown.

BRISTOL – The Connecticut state program UniteCT brought its mobile station to Bristol Friday to assist area residents with housing and electrical utility relief as part of efforts made to assist residents in the wake of pandemic challenges.