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Summer concerts to know about in Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — This summer, Connecticut will be a little bit country, and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll. From Stevie Nicks to Brad Paisley, Bleachers and more, big names are coming this summer to venues across the state. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most anticipated concerts planned through the […]
Bear and her cubs make beeline for bacon in Bloomfield
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) – A momma bear and her two cubs visited the backyard of a home in Bloomfield recently. Resident Darlene Yule said she thinks the bears were intrigued by the smell of bacon she was cooking and walked up to take a whiff before continuing on their way. The mother bear had an […]
Veterans gather at Bradley Airport for Honor Flight Connecticut
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) – The Connecticut Airport Authority hosted 50 veterans Saturday morning before they took part in Honor Flight Connecticut. Veterans and their guardians boarded a plane at Bradley International Airport heading to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials and monuments built to honor their service. “More than just a day of travel, […]
Coracora expanding to West Hartford's Blue Back Square
Coracora, a popular restaurant in West Hartford known for its authentic Peruvian cuisine, is opening a new location in West Hartford’s Blue Back Square. It will be open at 51 Isham Road, which was Rosa Mexicano. Coracora said this new site will become its upscale flagship location. The existing...
Shuttered supermarket to trampoline park: A pair of projects could help revitalize this CT town’s once-thriving corridor
East Hartford’s long-range plan for revitalizing the Silver Lane corridor may be getting a boost from developer Nam Hue 351, which wants to build a three-story apartment building on a vacant tract near Rentschler Field. Farther east, another developer is proposing to convert part of the former Stop & Stop into a trampoline park. If the town approves those plans, they’d become the latest signs ...
Simsbury Meadows 2024 summer series includes a symphony, a circus and Swifties
The Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center recently unveiled an excitingly diverse summer schedule for 2024. Along with the five-concert Talcott Mountain Music Festival, the outdoor venue will host a circus troupe, pop tributes to Taylor Swift, Billy Joel, Elton John and Walt Disney, plus several ukulele events. Simsbury Meadows, part of a sprawling expanse of fields, parks and ballfields ...
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Check out these deals and freebies
(WFSB) - Teacher Appreciation Week runs from Monday, May 6 through Saturday, May 11. The National Education Association urged students and parents alike to thank a teacher on social media with the hashtag #ThankATeacher. Businesses sought to get on board with the celebration and offered a number of deals and...
Here’s the Southington Drive-in 2024 summer movie schedule
SOUTHINGTON, CT (WFSB) - The Southington Drive-In announced its movie lineup for the 2024 summer season. This year marked the 15th year of the community-owned and volunteer-operated venue. The schedule was listed as follows:. June 1 - Jaws. June 8 - Minions: The Rise of Gru. June 15 - Paddington...
Mama Stanley the duck welcomes 7 ducklings on CCSU campus
Mama Stanley the duck has returned to Central Connecticut State University and she's welcomed seven ducklings. CCSU has been offering a live duck-cam since the duck returned to campus and set up a new nest in preparation for her brood. CCSU said Stanley is one of several mallards that the...
Stretch Your Dollar: Tops trends and shopping tips for Mother’s Day
(WTNH) – On Sunday, people across the country will be honoring the moms in their lives for Mother’s Day. We are Stretching Your Dollar with the top trends and shopping tips. Mother’s Day is almost here and for many, it’s the time to give mom something special....
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