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Berlin's Second McDonald's Opens on Turnpike, Anchoring Long-Stalled Redevelopment

Berlin, Connecticut now has its second McDonald's, with a new restaurant open at 466 Deming Road, at the corner of Deming Road and Berlin Turnpike. The 3,690-square-foot restaurant includes a drive-thru and joins the existing McDonald's location at 185 New Britain Road, giving the town two outposts of the chain for the first time.

Berlin, CT · 2d
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“Goody Garlick” Walking Tour Brings East Hampton’s First Witch Trial to Life

The day before All Hallows’ Eve, Friday, October 30th, the East Hampton Historical Society hosted its”Goody Garlick” walking tour in East Hampton. This was the second sold-out date following the “Goody Garlick” tour held the previous week. “Goody Garlick” refers to Elizabeth Garlick, who was accused of being a “witch” by her neighbor Elizabeth Gardiner Howell in East Hampton in 1658. The tour explores sites associated with witchcraft in East Hampton, with historical reenactors helping to tell the tale.

East Hampton, NY · 2d
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A Connecticut Bakery Is Making Ordinary Cupcakes Look Anything But Ordinary With Its Creative Flavors

Cupcakes used to be pretty straightforward. Pick your favorite cake flavor, add some frosting, and you’re all set. But apparently, somebody decided that wasn’t nearly adventurous enough. One Connecticut bakery is giving the familiar cupcake a creative makeover with flavors that go beyond the usual expectations. Now I’m...

West Hartford, CT · 2d
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This Unassuming Connecticut Smokehouse Serves The Best Brisket In New England

Somewhere in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, a smokehouse is quietly making fools of every other barbecue joint in New England. Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue has been doing this without any fanfare, without any fuss, and without any apology whatsoever. Let’s get one thing out of the way first. When most...

Hartford, CT · 1d
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Eight Connecticut Diners That Still Serve Breakfast All Day To Night-Shift Regulars

When your shift ends at 2 a.m., a plate of eggs and home fries can feel like the best reward in the state. Nurses, truckers, factory crews, and anyone else working odd hours know that most kitchens close long before they clock out. Luckily, Connecticut still has diners that keep...

Connecticut · 1d

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Olivia Rodrigo Opens “Unraveled Tour” in Hartford, CT

On Sept. 25, Olivia Rodrigo opened her Unraveled Tour at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut, with a performance that combined the emotional storytelling of her latest album. The crowd was another highlight of opening night. PeoplesBank Arena was sold out, with fans filling the venue and contributing to the energy...

Hartford, CT · 3d

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You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Tried The 1-Pound Lobster Roll At This Connecticut Seafood Shack

There are places you visit, and then there are places that quietly rearrange your understanding of what a meal can be. Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough, sitting right on the water in the tiny village of Noank, Connecticut, belongs firmly in the second category. Most people in Connecticut have...

Connecticut · 1d

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Eight Waterbury eateries, including a bowling alley, cited for serious health violations in August

WATERBURY - Health department inspectors visited 37 Waterbury establishments that serve or sell food in August and cited eight, including a diner and a bowling alley, for serious violations. Health officials visited 38 establishments in July and cited four with serious violations. Priority violations are considered the most serious and...

Waterbury, CT · 7d

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The 8 Best Restaurants In Hartford, Connecticut Serving Exceptional Food At Surprisingly Affordable Prices

Going out for a good meal shouldn’t mean checking your bank balance before ordering dessert. Yet restaurant prices have a funny way of making even an ordinary dinner feel like a major financial decision. And that’s why affordable dining spots deserve a little extra attention. Hartford, Connecticut, has...

Hartford, CT · 5d

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A Jamaican Takeout In Hartford Is Where Locals Line Up For Oxtail And Jerk Chicken

Some Hartford food traditions go back further than most of the people standing in line for them. On one busy stretch of the North End, a small counter has kept families coming back for more than four decades, and many regulars first walked in as kids. People often come looking...

Hartford, CT · 4d

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Thirty Dollars Fills An Entire Cart At This Pay-By-The-Pound Connecticut Thrift Warehouse

At checkout, nobody scans your stuff. They just weigh the whole cart, and shoppers have walked out with a bunch of finds for about thirty dollars. The store skips price tags on most things. Clothing, shoes, books, housewares, and random odds and ends land in giant blue bins. Fresh bins...

Hamden, CT · 7d

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New restaurants launch at Bradley International Airport

New restaurants launch at Bradley International Airport

Connecticut · 3d

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Families Across Connecticut Make The Drive For This Children’s Museum Kids Never Want To Leave

A woodchuck named Chuckles helps run a Groundhog Day celebration here every year. Yes, a real woodchuck. Somehow that’s only one of the reasons kids beg to come back. The whole thing started in a school storage closet. An art teacher filled it with treasures from her travels, and the idea simply grew from there.

Manchester, CT · 3d

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Connecticut Lottery player claims $50K from winning Powerball ticket sold in West Hartford

The Hartford resident had a 1 in 913,130 chance of winning the Powerball prize.

West Hartford, CT · 4d

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Major exhibition traces the shared themes and distinct styles of the Wyeth family

NEW BRITAIN, CONN.- The New Britain Museum of American Art presents The Wyeths: Three Generations | Works from the Bank of America Collection from November 20, 2026, through March 21, 2027. The exhibition features remarkable paintings, drawings, and illustrations spanning the early 1900s through the early 2000s, highlighting the Wyeths’...

New Britain, CT · 1d

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December 9th Holiday Dinner Plans

On Wednesday, December 9th, the Newington Art League, Inc will have its annual Holiday dinner this year at Portofino’s restaurant in Kensington. This social event is for members (and their significant others) to celebrate the Holiday spirit and enjoy a meal together. The address of Portofino’s is 246 New Britain Rd in Kensington. The festivities will begin at 6 pm, ending at 8:30.

Newington, CT · 2d

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10 Connecticut Italian Markets Where Imported Foods Make Grocery Shopping Feel Like A Trip Abroad

Grocery shopping gets a lot more interesting when the shelves are filled with things you don’t normally see. Suddenly, you’re reading unfamiliar labels and wondering what you could make for dinner. Italian markets are especially good at sparking that curiosity. Across Connecticut, specialty Italian markets bring imported foods...

Connecticut · 3d

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The Unassuming Connecticut Deli Locals Swear Stacks The Best Reuben In The State

Somebody once called this Reuben the sandwich that has launched a thousand road trips. I believe that line, mostly because the menu lists a Baked Salmon Reuben too. The deli behind it sits in a plain shopping plaza in Connecticut. It has served Jewish deli classics since 1972, and the pickles hit your table free.

Connecticut · 3d

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Owner of The Charles Restaurant sued for tens of thousands of dollars; couple say they paid deposit for wedding

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - After a popular Wethersfield restaurant suddenly closed its door this week, the I-Team found the restaurant’s owner is being sued for tens of thousands of dollars. The sudden closure was a surprise to everyone, including a young couple who says they were supposed to get...

Wethersfield, CT · 4d