COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 are well underway in Connecticut, with a number of upcoming public vaccination clinics scheduled for locations across the state.
With incoming head coach Jim Mora looking on, UConn football will play at Clemson on Saturday, where the Huskies are 41-point underdogs. Here is how to watch and all you need to know about the matchup.
HCL Technologies, a Indian technology company that provides digital services to businesses, said Friday it expects to hire 200 over the next few years for its new global delivery center in downtown Hartford.
Middletown Mayor Ben Florsheim, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Gov. Ned Lamont, state Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas J. Saadi and Gov. Ned Lamont joined U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal in speaking at Thursday’s Veterans Day ceremony at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown.
What Connecticut restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner, eat-in or takeout? Here is a list.
Kevin Rennie: Gov. Ned Lamont should pay close attention to New Jersey if he wants another term in office.
People around the world are captivated by happy stories of people finding hidden treasure, especially hiding right under their noses. Shows like “Antiques Roadshow” spotlight the shockingly valuable items everyday people find in their basements or childhood bedrooms. But it can be extremely difficult for the average person to know what to look for, let alone determine whether items are valuable or phony. Even if you don’t want to sell it, knowing the value of household items can be used for insurance purposes or when settling an estate. There are professional, accredited appraisers for many antiques and collectibles, including those who specialize in these popular categories. (Kaitlin Miller, The Active Times)
An entertainment revival in Hartford shows signs of life, as theaters and basketball games lure in patrons weary of the pandemic.
The UConn men chalked up another easy win, beating Coppin State at the XL Center on Saturday.
A Bridgeport officer has resigned after he was arrested on a theft charge, police say.
Several Connecticut colleges and universities made U.S. News and World Report’s annual list of best colleges.
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Breaking News
- Police looking for suspects after victim shot in leg at a Newington Dunkin’ Donuts.
Sports
- The UConn football team, with newly named head coach looking on, lost at Clemson 44-7 on Saturday to fall to 1-9 on the season.
Connecticut
- Recent brazen thefts at Connecticut supermarkets and other stores coincide with a nationwide rise in organized retail crime.
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Look up the positivity for COVID-19 and case rate for your municipality
Here’s a look at how many residents in each Connecticut town have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Free Fun & Games
- An entertainment revival in Hartford shows signs of life, as theaters and basketball games lure in Connecticut patrons weary of the coronavirus pandemicAn entertainment revival in Hartford shows signs of life, as theaters and basketball games lure in patrons weary of the pandemic.
- Connecticut museums and galleries offering exhibitsOnline exhibits, virtual tours and Facebook live events in Connecticut
- Connecticut diners could expect to pay more for menu items like seafood, chicken wings and prime steaks as supply chain crisis leads to food scarcity and steeply rising pricesOwners of Connecticut eateries say product backlogs from the height of the coronavirus pandemic and the current supply chain crisis have led to food scarcity and volatile, steeply rising prices. Many have adjusted their menus — sometimes raising prices, sometimes eliminating items — to reflect what they can get and how much they can get it for.
- Masked Singer national tour coming to Foxwoods in JuneThe Masked Singer will come to Foxwoods Resort Casino on June 16, 2022. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday.
- Shuttered Irish famine museum at Quinnipiac University under investigation amid effort to reopen museum, protect collectionA committee formed to advocate for the reopening of the shuttered Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum will hold a public event on Oct. 30, as the office of state Attorney General William Tong investigates whether to pursue action against Quinnipiac University in Hamden, which owns the museum.
Keep up on the latest restaurant, retail and other business openings in the Greater Hartford area.
Where can you find outdoor dining in Connecticut? Soak up the sun at these Hartford-area restaurants
Nothing says summer like enjoying a meal outdoors with friends and family. When the pandemic shuttered Connecticut dining rooms, many restaurants expanded outside, so there are more places to eat outdoors than ever.
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- It can be hard to pick a present for a digital nomad. Most need to travel light and can only fit so many possessions into a backpack or suitcase.
Nation World
- Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been indicted on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena from the House committee investigating the violent Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Opinion
- Pedestrian deaths in Connecticut are rising – 65 men, women, and children were killed in 2020, up from 26 in 2011. This figure does not include deaths from motor vehicle crashes, which, despite COVID-related travel restrictions, are the highest in over a decade.
GAMES & TRIVIA
Business
- HCL Technologies, a Indian technology company that provides digital services to businesses, said Friday it expects to hire 200 over the next few years for its new global delivery center in downtown Hartford.
Politics
- Surging tax revenues sparks talk about tax cuts in Connecticut as state approaches an election year.
Hartford Magazine
- With much of Connecticut hunkered down because of the coronavirus crisis, Hartford Magazine delayed the scheduled April release of its annual “Best Of” list.
