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West Hartford Will Use State Grant to Improve Sidewalks Across Town 
Pedestrians in West Hartford, Conn., will soon be able to cross more easily thanks to a $697,000 state grant. The Hartford Courant reports that the money from the Department of Transportation's...more
Pedestrians in West Hartford, Conn., will soon be able to cross more easily thanks to a $697,000 state grant. The Hartford Courant reports that the money from the Department of Transportation's...more
Social Enterprise and Training Center in Albany Celebrates State Grant 
"I tried to get half and half the other day. I had to walk four city blocks, just to get a quart of half and half so I could have coffee. So to even get food around here is difficult," David...more
"I tried to get half and half the other day. I had to walk four city blocks, just to get a quart of half and half so I could have coffee. So to even get food around here is difficult," David...more
Spokane Businesses Owned by People of Color Awarded New State Grant Funds 
People of color make up about 20% of Spokane County, Wash., but they own about 8% of the county's businesses, reports the Spokesman-Review. That's why the Spokane Workforce Council is...more
People of color make up about 20% of Spokane County, Wash., but they own about 8% of the county's businesses, reports the Spokesman-Review. That's why the Spokane Workforce Council is...more
Video Production Company Signal Sing Praises of Aberdeen School Kids 
More than 3,000 kids in Aberdeen, Scotland, sang "Northern Lights of Old Aberdeen" in front of thousands of family and friends over the weekend as part of the city's annual "Big Sing" event, the BBC...more
More than 3,000 kids in Aberdeen, Scotland, sang "Northern Lights of Old Aberdeen" in front of thousands of family and friends over the weekend as part of the city's annual "Big Sing" event, the BBC...more
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Halcyon Incubator Selects Inaugural Class of Fellows
Washington, D.C. based incubator for social entrepreneurs, Halcyon Incubator, has selected seven ventures to move into the newly renovated Halcyon House in September for its inaugural class of fellows.