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  HartfordHawks.com—Official Web Site of Hartford Athletics
WEST HARTFORD, CT - The University of Hartford will honor the men and women who serve in the United States military with an "Armed Forces Night" on Wednesday, November 28, when the men's basketball team hosts Army in a 7 p.m.
The Hartford cross county season came to a close with three runners competing at the NCAA Regionals this past weekend in...
The Hartford women's soccer team fell to Binghamton in the opening round of the AE Championship 6-5 in penalty kicks.
www.hartfordhawks.com   (912 words)

  
  CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Hartford   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hartford; on the 11th the first number of the "Catholic Press" appeared; on the evening of that day the visiting prelate preached to a fine concourse of people, and before departing answered an attack made upon the Catholics by the "Episcopalian Watchman".
Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Waterbury, Willimantic, and the numerous charitable enterprisis conducted by the Sisters of the
Hartford and Danielson, Fathers of the Congregation of St. Charles at New Haven and Bridgeport, Vincentian Fathers at Derby and New Haven, Fathers of the Holy Ghost at Darien.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/07144a.htm   (2271 words)

  
  Hartford, Connecticut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hartford is the capital of the state of Connecticut, in Hartford County.
Hartford is bordered by the towns of West Hartford, Newington, Wethersfield, East Hartford, Bloomfield and Windsor.
Hartford is the home of several institutions such as the Hartford Conservatory, Hartt School of Music, Trinity College, the Institute of Living, The American School for the Deaf, Capital Community College, Hartford Seminary, the University of Hartford, the University of Connecticut Law School, and the University of Connecticut School of Business.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hartford,_Connecticut   (4145 words)

  
 Hartford, Connecticut Info - Encyclopedia WikiWhat.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hartford is the capital of the state of Connecticut, int the Hartford County.
It is the home of Trinity College, the Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford Seminary, the University of Hartford (in the adjoining city of West Hartford), and the University of Connecticut Law School.
Hartford, Connecticut, is just south of Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut; the airport also serves the Springfield, Massachusetts area.
www.wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/h/ha/hartford__connecticut.html   (635 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Hartford Convention   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Hartford Convention was an event in early United States History during which New England's secession from the United States was discussed.
Hartford Convention delegates intended for them to embarrass the President and the Republicans in Congress—and also to serve as a basis for negotiations between New England and the rest of the country.
Hartford Convention delegates were apparently in favor of New England's secession from the United States, and either forming an independent republic, or reuniting with Britain.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Hartford-Convention   (484 words)

  
 Hartford News
A 40-year-old Hartford man was found not guilty today of kidnapping and attempting to rape a prostitute in his apartment but guilty of misdemeanor charges of restraint and assault.
A 40-year-old Hartford man was found not guilty Wednesday of kidnapping and attempting to rape a prostitute in his apartment but guilty of misdemeanor charges of restraint and assault.
Four Hartford siblings who claim they endured years of physical and sexual abuse in state foster care are asking legislators to waive the statute of limitations so they can sue the state for damages.
www.topix.net /city/hartford-ct   (737 words)

  
 History
Hartford, located at the end of the navigable portion of the Connecticut River, was settled in 1623 as a Dutch trading post called House of Hope.
Hartford became the home of many of the nation's largest insurance companies, such as Aetna and Travelers, and is known today as the Insurance Capital of the World.
The Hartford Courant, founded in 1764, is the country's oldest continuously published newspaper.
www.hartford.gov /history/default.htm   (805 words)

  
 Hartford   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hartford is best known as the gateway to Tennessee on Interstate 40 from Asheville, North Carolina.
There are a dozen outfitters at Hartford who offers river trips and a lot of happy smiles for everyone who has made "the trip".
If you're looking to relocate to the Smokies, to invest in a summer home or want to stay a few days and enjoy East Tennessee...Hartford is the place to be.
www.cockecounty.org /hartford.html   (166 words)

  
 Trinity College
Hartford is home to many wonderful cultural institutions, and Trinity students can refresh themselves from their studies or become actively involved in their operation -- docenting at the Old State House, acting in plays, leading tours at the Wadsworth Atheneum, or conducting important research at Nook Farm.
The Hartford Civic Center is Connecticut's largest premier sports and entertainment facility where you can catch a Hartford Wolf Pack hockey game, a UConn Basketball game, or any number of concerts and activities.
Hartford Stage is one of America's most distinguished not-for-profit professional resident theatres, internationally known for producing a wide range of drama, classics, provocative new works and neglected works from the past.
www.trincoll.edu /AboutTrinity/VisitingTrinity/AboutHartford.htm   (716 words)

  
 Hartford History: FAQs
Built in 1797, the Old State House is Hartford's oldest public building.Yet it is not the first structure on that site.
The founders of Hartford, Wethersfield, and Windsor used this sermon and others from Hooker as a basis for their Fundamental Orders, considered by some to be the world's first written constitution.
Hartford insurers were the first to offer accident, auto, and aviation policies, among other innovations.
www.hartfordhistory.net /faq.html   (2224 words)

  
 Living in Hartford - University of Connecticut School of Law
The Village, 1680 Albany Avenue, Hartford, 860.236.4511, is a private agency which provides a network of family day care homes in the Greater Hartford area.
The City of Hartford Day Care Administration sponsors seven day care centers in the area (six in elementary schools; one in a recreational center).
The YMCAs in Hartford, New Britain and Plainville, and the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in West Hartford have indoor facilities for squash, handball, paddleball, basketball and swimming.
www.law.uconn.edu /students/sba/hartford.html   (1463 words)

  
 Greater Hartford Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Hartford, Connecticut’s capital city, was founded in 1625 and is one of New England’s oldest cities.
Hartford ranks among the top six percent of North America regions for the arts.
Greater Hartford is home to nearly 200 cultural, arts and heritage organizations.
enjoyhartford.com /base/content.cfm?section=visitors&dir=visitors&page=index&sub1=&sub2=itiner&sub3=   (209 words)

  
 Hartford Apartments
Hartford, the state capital of Connecticut, has a population of 121,000 in the city and 1.1 million in the greater metropolitan area.
Hartford is home to many of the country's leading financial institutions, including Aetna, ING, The Hartford, Phoenix Companies, Travelers and Lincoln Life; all of these are major employers for the city and its metropolitan area.
Hartford has 17 neighborhoods to explore, each of which has its own unique style, ranging from historic to multicultural to modern.
www.rent.com /rentals/connecticut/hartford-and-vicinity/hartford   (567 words)

  
 Hartford
As a teaching hospital, Hartford Hospital is a primary affiliate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Dentistry for both graduate and undergraduate medical education.
Hartford Hospital, along with MidState Medical Center, is a wholly-owned acute care subsidiary of Hartford Health Care Corporation (HHCC).
As part of Hartford Hospital, The Institute of Living is one of America's leading not-for-profit centers for comprehensive patient care, research and education in the fields of behavioral, psychiatric, and addiction disorders.
www.harthosp.org /about/locations/hartford.htm   (485 words)

  
 East Hartford on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
East Hartford is a trucking and warehousing center, with bulk oil storage and distribution.
New Hartford, Conn., convention center touted as a technological marvel.
HARTFORD, CT -- UConn's Maria Conlon, left, and Penn State guard Tanisha Wright chase a loose ball in the first half of the NCAA East Regional final at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connectic
www.encyclopedia.com /html/E/EastH1art.asp   (758 words)

  
 West Hartford Police Department Welcome Page
West Hartford was established in 1854 and since then has grown to become a culturally diverse, family oriented community with a population of over 60,000.
It offers comprehensive municipal and public safety services; it's recognized for the depth and breadth of its recreational and cultural programs; and it's highly regarded for the excellence of its school system, which is rated as one of the best in the state.
The town of West Hartford prides itself on its overall attractiveness and enjoys a strong sense of community spirit which is evidenced in the high level of citizen involvement in all aspects of town management, development and preservation.
www.west-hartford.com /TownServices/TownDepartments/PoliceDept/PoliceDept.htm   (207 words)

  
 Hartford Swing Dance/Jam
Hartford Swing is two parts of an volunteer-run swing dance club that offers swing dancing throughout the year under the non-profit umbrella organization, Hartford Community Dance.
Hartford Swing Dance hosts swing bands at the West Hartford Town Hall on the 1st Fridays of every month.
Hartford Swing Jam offers a DJ dance at the Wethersfield American Legion Hall in Wethersfield on the last Saturday of the month.
www.havetodance.com /hartfordswing   (283 words)

  
 City of Hartford
I encourage you to enjoy our rich blend of history, culture, and architectural gems--- with a progressive attitude towards business, education, and neighborhood economic development.
Hartford is the home of such internationally known treasures as the Wadsworth Atheneum (the nation’s first public museum), as well as attractions like the Mark Twain House, the Hartford Stage, the Bushnell Memorial, and the Artists Collective.
But ever since traders used the Connecticut River to conduct business, Hartford has been abuzz with insurance and financial transactions.
www.hartford.gov   (376 words)

  
 Hartford Web Publishing
Hartford Web Publishing provides pro bono web publishing services that aim in general to promote social progress.
An online exhibit based on Hartford Black History Project materials of the history of Hartford’s African-American community from 1638 to the Civil War.
A tribute to my neighbors in Hartford’s Asylum Hill neighborhood: the poetry that springs from their hearts.
www.hartford-hwp.com   (154 words)

  
 Hartford County, Connecticut - Hartford, CT Local Information - Town USA's Hartford County Homepage
This Hartford County region is commonly referred to as "The Insurance Capitol of the World".
Aetna, Cigna, Hartford Steam Boiler, ITT Hartford, Phoenix Mutual, and Travelers are some of the larger insurance firms that call Hartford home.
Town USA is dedicated to connecting you with local Hartford County information such as news, weather, current events and festivities.
www.town-usa.com /connecticut/hartford   (322 words)

  
 Hartford Advocate: News, Arts & Entertainment for the Hartford Area   (Site not responding. Last check: )
During a sparsely attended Sept. 28 Connecticut Citizens for Immigration Control press conference at the West Hartford public library, controversial CTCIC head Paul Streitz was the target of a pie-throwing protester.
Finally, a night in Hartford with almost too much to do -- Springsteen at the Civic Center, UConn at Rentschler Field, baseball playoffs on the tube, Blocktoberfest on Pratt Street, yadda yadda yadda.
The perils of having a common, unremarkable name are familiar to Sen. Ted Kennedy, who ran into trouble getting on planes several times last year when a name similar to his came up on an anti-terrorism no-fly list.
www.hartfordadvocate.com /gbase/Cover/index.html   (230 words)

  
 Hartford, Connecticut | Landmarks & Monuments
One of the most recognizable landmarks on the skyline of Hartford, the "rampant colt" sits atop the onion dome on what was Samuel Colt's manufacturing facility which opened in 1855 to produce firearms.
Founded in 1826, the Hartford Times daily newspaper was the organ of the Democratic party in its early years.
Its founder, Gideon Welles, went on to be appointed Hartford's postmaster and in 1845, President James K. Polk appointed to head the Navy Department’s Bureau of Provisions and Clothing.
hartford.omaxfield.com /landmarks.html   (602 words)

  
 Hartford Community Dance (HCD) -- contra, Cajun/zydeco, swing, and waltz dances in the Hartford CT area   (Site not responding. Last check: )
We encourage people of all ages to come, learn, and enjoy the dances, but it is also important to maintain a balance of safety and adequate space for all dancers on the floor.
Membership in Hartford Community Dance (HCD): New HCD memberships for the upcoming season (August 2004 - August 2005) are open to all individuals regardless of age.
Except as noted: Swing dances are 8:30-11:30pm first Fridays at the air conditioned West Hartford Town Hall, 50 S. Main Street, West Hartford, CT [map].
www.geocities.com /Heartland/4159   (2103 words)

  
 HPD
As Hartford continues its exciting renaissance and revitalization, the Hartford Police Department will continue to strive for the highest levels of professional policing services to all members of our community.
Mission of The Hartford Police Department: To enhance the quality of life in the City of Hartford by developing partnerships with the community and other stakeholders in a manner that promotes problem solving and preserves a safe environment through professional law enforcement that respects human dignity.
Hartford Police Chief Daryl K. Roberts and the Juvenile Investigative Division appear on WFSB TV 3 Fugitive Files, Wednesday, February 28, 2007, 11:00 p.m.
www.hartfordpolice.com   (750 words)

  
 Welcome to The John A. Hartford Foundation's Website
The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, located at New York University, is a national resource dedicated to providing the tools to embed the knowledge and skills for caring for a rapidly increasing aging population within the nursing profession.
With the help of the Hartford Institute, a major project of the John A. Hartford Foundation since 1996, nurses in almost every specialty are realizing that there are age-related considerations they must take into account when treating older adults.
An August 2007 radio story featuring Hartford grantees Sharon Levine, MD of Boston University and Robert Schreiber, MD of Hebrew Senior Life describes the professional rewards of being a geriatrician and the nation's serious shortage of physicians with skills to serve the growing population of older adults.
www.jhartfound.org   (351 words)

  
 Hartford Public Schools
The Hartford Public School District has been serving the area for more than 100 years with rigorous academic standards and quality education.
The linked pages of other web sites are not under the control of the district and the district is not responsible for the content of those sites.
The district is providing these links only as a courtesy and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the site by Hartford Public Schools or its Webmasters.
www.hartford-schools.org   (214 words)

  
 Maine Local Government - Town of Hartford - Main Page
Hartford is a town in Oxford County, incorporated on June 13, 1798 from East Butterfield Plantation.
After annexing land from Plantation Number 1 (1807) and Chandler's Gore (1834), its substantial size was diminished by land transfers to Canton (1838, 1839, 1850) and to Buckfield (1856, 1862).
Rock hunters have been attracted to its rich deposits of quartz and feldspar.
www.maine.gov /local/oxford/hartford   (93 words)

  
 University of Hartford - Financing Overview
The University of Hartford offers a unique combination of educational benefits to its students.
Students from all income ranges are considered for and receive University of Hartford grants and scholarships.
The University of Hartford offers scholarships and grants to eligible students to help meet their educational expenses.
admission.hartford.edu /financing/index.php   (226 words)

  
 Hartford, Connecticut: Landmarks ~ History ~ Neighborhoods
While not comprehensive in scope, historical and general information has been provided in order to demonstrate the extent of Hartford's many facets.
We encourage you to learn more about Hartford by visiting the sites at our links page and through some of the titles we've provided at our book store
If you'd prefer, you can jump right to the neighborhoods section, or use the site map to select your starting point.
hartford.omaxfield.com   (302 words)

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