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A schedule of Children's Programs happening at the Park Street Library

An image of the parade at the opening of the new branch of the Park Street Library

An article on the fight for neighborhood parents to establish a space that became the Pope Park Recreational Center as a means to keeping their children off the streets and out of trouble.

The nine heroes of Frog Hollow are each represented by a mural recognizing their efforts within the community. They have put forth immense dedication to their everyday lives and in turn they have created an on-going impact among the lives of Frog…

This article from the Hartford Courant outlines the latest mural in the Frog Hollow community, a mural featuring nine heroes in the community. The mural was created by about 130 volunteers under the direction of artists
Emida Roller, Jaii Marc and…

Frog Hollow is known for its diverse and vibrant Latinx community. A new, growing community is the Guatemalan community. Many are single mothers, who have now raised their children in Frog Hollow. They immigrated in hopes of a better future for their…

Maria Colón Sánchez was a business owner and advocate who came to Hartford at the age of 28. Establishing her storefront in the North End of Hartford on Albany Avenue, Maria quickly became a central member of the community, and her store became a hub…

Celestino Jimenez was a strong advocate for his community in Frog Hollow, especially for the youth. He was an advocate, an athlete, a poet, and a musician, and a father. He shared his poetry at Luis Cotto's bakery, El Morro. In the membership of many…

Celestino Jimenez was a strong advocate for his community in Frog Hollow, especially for the youth. He was an advocate, an athlete, a poet, and a musician, and a father. He shared his poetry at Luis Cotto's bakery, El Morro. In the membership of many…