With food insecurity a persistent concern for families, mayors from three towns neighboring Hartford banded together to launch a weekly food distribution event this month, acknowledging the challenge knows no borders. Friday marked the first of four such events, measures to bridge the gap for families struggling amid a deadly […]
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Co-founder Falayn Ferrell talks about Black Restaurant Week in New Orleans | Food and drink | Gambit Weekly
Falayn Ferrell works in digital marketing, catering to small, Black-owned businesses. In 2016, she and marketing partner Derek Robinson and wine salesman Warren Luckett founded Black Restaurant Week in their home of Houston. It’s spread across the county, and they’re holding a Black Restaurant Week in New Orleans Oct. 2-11. […]
CTDOL announces increase in weekly unemployment benefits, wages for restaurant workers performing more than tipped food service
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Kurt Westby announced Wednesday an increase to the weekly unemployment benefit allowance along with an increase to the rate of pay for restaurant/food service workers performing more than tipped food service. The new increase for unemployment benefits is $18/week for […]