Jessica Blauvelt, Gymnast
Gymnastics has been part of my life since I was 7 years old and I’m so thrilled that the Visa Championships are coming to Hartford this summer! There will be Olympians and national champions right here in our States capitol, and I can’t wait to be part of the experience!
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John Lepak, Designer, OG
Typically, when I’m talking about Hartford, I’m talking about the food. Like any city, Hartford boasts a diverse population, but the variety of what you can eat—not to mention how good it is—is staggering.
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Julie Beman, Neighborhood Champion
I grew up in Bloomfield and always thought of Hartford as the "big city." When I came here in 1985 to attend TrinityCollege, I knew I had come a long way. And I had. Seriously. When I was growing up, Bloomfield was mostly farms. The hustle and bustle of Hartford uncovered the urban heart that ...
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Julio A. Concepcion, MetroHartford Alliance
Being a young professional who lives and works in Hartford is like being a kid in a candy store.
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Kelly Martin, Gymnast
I am from North Haven. I am thirteen years old and have been involved in gymnastics since I was three years old. We love to go to Hartford to have dinner or see the Science Museum. It is very exciting that the VISA gymnastics championship will be in Hartford in August. At the VISA championships...
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Kerri Strug, 1996 Olympic gold medalist
To my friends in Hartford – thank you for making me feel so welcome during my first visit to Hartford! I enjoyed meeting Mayor Pedro Segarra when we officially renamed Trumbull Street as Tumble Street and unveiled some of the imagery that will decorate Hartford in the coming weeks.
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