Monday, Oct. 14, marks the federal holiday of Columbus Day, a holiday that many states and cities now recognize as Indigenous Peoples Day and Italian Heritage Day. New York City has recognized the day as Italian Heritage Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day since 2021 — much to the chagrin of a small group of City Council members who make
Scroll for a list of the most iconic shows and movies to watch this fall. Set in a picturesque Connecticut town, this multigenerational drama follows Lorelai Gilmore running a beloved bed-and-breakfast with her best friend, Sookie, and navigating motherhood with her daughter, Rory.
Outside the Immanuel Congregational Church in Hartford on Sunday, people held a unity event weeks after vandalism to the Pride walkway by Farmington Avenue. “It has become for us as members of this church more than just a pretty symbol.
This week as Connecticut marked the anniversary of Gaza's invasion of Israel and the slaughter, rape, and abduction of hundreds of Israelis, there were more calls for a cease-fire not only between Gaza and Israel but also between Israel and Lebanon,
ROCKY HILL, Conn. — A Prospect man died after a rollover crash on Interstate 91 in Rocky Hill Friday night, according to Connecticut State Police. Based on preliminary information, state police said the crash happened at 11:15 p.m. Friday on I-91 north near exit 23.
State Sen. Martha Marx and her Republican challenger, Shaun Mastroianni, said it’s those local issues revolving around housing and utility bills that weigh most heavily on the minds - and wallets -
On Sunday, hundreds of people came together to participate in the 6th annual Benhaven Walk for Autism. Benhaven is a local nonprofit that provides a variety of services to individuals and families living with autism.
Inflationary-weary shoppers still may wait until the first weather snap to get a basic sweater. But when it comes to seasonal items, a growing number of consumers are increasingly wanting to jump on scents and flavors from Halloween to Christmas earlier and earlier.
Caitlin Clark suffered a black eye after being poked in the eye by Connecticut Sun star Dijonai Carrington during the WNBA play-offs last month. And Carrington mocked the incident during a live video on social media earlier in the week.
WINSTED - Why would a septuagenarian, who was once on death's doorstep, ride his bicycle 100 miles in one day?Why would someone pedal the length of the East Coast, from the tip of Florida to the Canadian border,
UB tinkered with its offense and unleashed a wishbone-style scheme, rotating backs and relying on a certain level of misdirection to maximize its production in a 30-15 win Saturday against Toledo at UB Stadium.
New Haven police are searching for a man in a pickup truck who they say attempted to entice minors to get in the vehicle. Police say a man in his 40s is driving the pickup. It’s a blue Chevy Silvarado with Maine license plate 2342ZK.
Not a fan of coconut and almonds? According to Candy Store, Connecticut’s second favorite Halloween candy is the classic Milky Way, followed by M&M’s in third place. Make sure to stock up on these sweets if you are planning on having trick-or-treaters.
In Connecticut, over $23 million worth of marijuana was sold legally in September, marking another strong month for the state’s marijuana market. A total of $23,445,921 was sold, with $16,612,316 coming from recreational marijuana and $6,
Combatting car thefts associated with juveniles is a complex issue exacerbated by social media, CT cops and advocates say. Can 119k Commission's new plan help?
The Central Connecticut State football team improved to 3-3 with a win over Mercyhurst at home; Yale lost to Dartmouth in overtime and Trinity remained unbeaten on the season with a win over
The Connecticut DMV is always closed on Mondays, and Columbus Day is no exception. The DMV will be closed on the holiday. No government-run agencies and offices will be open on Columbus Day. Most retail and major chain stores will be open, but local businesses may be closed. Check local web sites for updated holiday hours.
Students at Central Connecticut State University can now graduate with a degree in Climate Change Studies, in what may be the first program in the state.
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture announced the start of Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids (CTG4CTK) Week, which runs now through. The week started with a visit to Beman Middle School in Middletown to announce nearly $80,
