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Connecticut Locals Guard The Secret Of This Remarkably Cheap Neighborhood Market

Finding a genuinely affordable grocery store these days can feel like winning a small lottery. You walk in expecting the usual prices, then notice something that makes you check the shelf label again. Wait, that’s all it costs?. One Connecticut neighborhood market offers budget-conscious shoppers an alternative to the...

Hartford, CT · 13h

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New miniseries starring Nathan Lane, Brad Garrett films in Mystic

The single-camera, hourlong drama is produced by Aram Rappaport, who created, wrote and directed “The Artist,” starring Mandy Patinkin and Janet McTeer,

Groton, CT · 2d

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Lucky Stop at Guilford Krauszers Turns Into a Sweet Lottery Payday for Connecticut Player

A Guilford resident cashed in on an America 250 Connecticut ticket, adding another five-figure prize to the state's lottery winners list. GUILFORD, CT – A Connecticut lottery player just scored a $25,000 payday with a patriotic-themed scratch-off ticket purchased at a local Krauszers convenience store. The Guilford resident claimed the prize Friday, November 6, on…

Guilford, CT · 2d

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The Old-School Italian Bakery In Connecticut That Locals Have Quietly Loved For Generations

Every Thursday, one tiny bakery pulls hot sausage rounds from the oven. The smart move is to show up right when the doors open. Then you carry your prize across the street to a park, with plenty of napkins. The family behind those ovens has been baking since 1900. That’s...

Connecticut · 2d

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This Classic Connecticut Drive-In Keeps Old-School Restaurant Traditions Alive With Burgers And Nostalgic Charm

Forget complicated menus for a moment. Sometimes all you really want is a good burger from a place that hasn’t forgotten what made drive-in restaurants so much fun. And honestly, I can understand the appeal. One classic Connecticut drive-in keeps old-fashioned burger traditions alive while offering a welcome dose...

Monroe, CT · 1d

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These 10 Huge Connecticut Secondhand Shops Are Worth The Road Trip

Secondhand shopping can get dangerously addictive when a store seems to go on forever. You finish browsing one section, turn a corner, and discover there’s still an enormous amount left to see. Well, goodbye to the rest of your afternoon. Some of Connecticut’s biggest secondhand shops offer enormous selections...

Connecticut · 2d

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Cane Corso Laws in Connecticut: What Owners Need to Know About Bans, Liability, and Housing

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Cane Corso laws in Connecticut are friendlier to the breed than the laws in most states, but the legal picture is not as simple as “no ban, no problem.” The state forbids breed bans, yet it holds you strictly responsible for anything your dog does. Insurers, landlords and HOAs can still say no to your … This article, Cane Corso Laws in Connecticut: What Owners Need to Know About Bans, Liability, and Housing , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Can Landlords Deny ESA in Washington? What State Law Actually Says • Kosher Slaughter Laws in Arizona: Shechita Rules, Federal Exemptions, and Plant Requirements • Pet Deposit Laws in Georgia: Caps, Fees, Refunds, and Your Rights

Connecticut · 3d

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North Haven Restaurant Owner Bans Racist Customer After Outburst: 'Don't Ever Come Back'

A Connecticut restaurant owner is making one thing clear after a customer allegedly hurled racist slurs at a Black man waiting for his takeout order: Hate is not on the menu. Chris Allen, owner of Gas Burgers in North Haven, spoke out about the incident in a Facebook video posted Monday, Nov. 9. Alle…

North Haven, CT · 1d

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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish in Connecticut

Everyone at the Thanksgiving table arrives with an opinion. In Connecticut, you’ve probably heard the same debates every November since you were old enough to hold a fork. Pumpkin or apple? Mashed or scalloped? This year, the state’s own searches settle both questions. A new Only In Your State study of Thanksgiving pie and side […]

Connecticut · 1d

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8 Connecticut Holiday Events With Unusual Attractions Worth Planning Ahead For

Holiday events can start feeling suspiciously similar after a while. Another decorated tree, another familiar display, and suddenly you’re wondering if you’ve already seen the whole thing somewhere else. But then an event comes along with an attraction that makes you stop and say, wait, they’re doing what?...

Connecticut · 2d

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Seven Connecticut Family-Run Italian Restaurants Where The Same Family Has Cooked For Generations

Some Connecticut restaurants have been serving the same recipes since before your grandparents were born. The places on this list opened decades ago, many in the 1930s and 1940s, and they still run on family know-how instead of corporate playbooks. That matters, because a lasagna or a pizza recipe that...

New Haven, CT · 18h

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9 Connecticut Garden Centers That Are Secret Goldmines For Cheap Plants

Plant shopping has a funny way of getting out of control. You head out for one little houseplant, then spot something leafy and start mentally rearranging your entire living room. And that’s before you’ve checked the price tag. Some Connecticut garden centers offer affordable plants that make growing...

Connecticut · 3d

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Connecticut restaurant owner allegedly hears a customer hurling racial insults at a man. He refuses to serve and kicks him out: 'It is unacceptable'

The owner made his position clear immediately.

North Haven, CT · 9h

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If You Love Old-School Supper Clubs, Six Connecticut Steakhouses Still Feel Like 6

Some dinners are about more than the food on the plate. They are about white tablecloths, a salad bar you visit twice, a waiter who knows the menu by heart, and a dining room that seems to have skipped a few decades of trends. Connecticut still has a handful of...

Connecticut · 2d

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Taqueria La Grande Opens Rocky Hill Spot In Old Rita's Building

Taqueria La Grande has opened its fourth Connecticut location at 1783 Silas Deane Highway in Rocky Hill, taking over the space once occupied by Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard. The opening follows about eight and a half months of anticipation for a restaurant that first announced plans for the site back in February.

Rocky Hill, CT · 2d

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Colony Grill announces opening date for new Glastonbury location

The pizzeria also has two new Connecticut restaurants in the works for 2027, in Newington and South Windsor.

Glastonbury, CT · 13h

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New York officials warn of health risk to unknown person who may have transported a rabid raccoon

The viral illness attacks the central nervous system and is fatal.

Suffolk County, NY · 1d

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This Connecticut Deli Is Bringing Back The Simple Pleasure Of A Proper Made-To-Order Sandwich

The bread for these sandwiches comes from a bakery in the Bronx. Every single day. That’s a serious commitment to a loaf, and I respect it. The mozzarella doesn’t travel at all. It’s made right in the shop, sometimes twice a day. I can’t imagine a better...

Connecticut · 3d

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Riding Vintage Trolleys Turns Connecticut’s Trolley Museum Into More Than a Display

Your admission ticket here comes with unlimited rides on real trolleys that are older than your grandparents. The tracks run about three miles round trip on a rebuilt piece of an old streetcar line. A motorman in a period uniform runs the car, and the whole trip takes roughly 20...

Connecticut · 1d

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One Performance Is Worth “The Price”

Long Wharf Theatre Presents Arthur Miller’s “The Price”. Leaving The Price on opening night, I thought only of Gregory Solomon, as portrayed by Mark Nelson. Nelson’s lively performance was a tuning fork in a pitchless production of Arthur Miller’s 1967 play about the choices we make — and sometimes regret — for family.

Branford, CT · 1d

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