Frank Pepe Opened on Wooster Street in 1925. 7 Things to Know Before Your First New Haven Apizza

Ask for a “pizza” on Wooster Street and nobody will stop you, but locals will hear an outsider. New Haven...

Holiday Happenings In The Valley 2026

If you’re hosting an event you want to see added, email ValleyIndependentSentinel@gmail.com. Make sure you send us the who, what, where and when with a link, as shown below. Through Nov. 24 · Seymour Christmas Light Decorating Contest. Residents can register through Nov. 24. Judging takes place in the evenings on Dec. 4 and 5 and Dec. 12 and 13. source.

$2,600 vs. $1,600: How Connecticut rents compare in 3 cities

Apartment List data shows a wide gap in rental costs among Stamford, New Haven and Norwalk.

Grant mastery training registration opens for 2027 program

Registration is now open for the 2027 Grant Mastery Training Mini Conference at Home2 Suites by Hilton Bristol on Feb 23. and Feb. 24, 2027. This training opportunity is available only to 501(c)(3) organizations serving Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott and will be limited to 50 participants.

Football Recap: Naugatuck Picks Up Ninth Consecutive Win + How To Watch

Naugatuck put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took down the Torrington Raiders 29-14. The win continues a trend for the Greyhounds in their matchups with the Raiders: they've now won five in a row. Naugatuck's victory brought them up to 9-0....

Connecticut’s Hidden Bookstore Treasure Trove Where Every Book Is Completely Free

Free books. Not discounted books or a special buy-one-get-one offer. Actually free. Now that’s a concept that could get a book lover into serious trouble. One unusual Connecticut bookstore lets visitors discover books without paying for them, making reading accessible in a wonderfully unexpected way. I love the thought...

Ansonia improves to 8-1 with lopsided win over Derby

(WFSB) - Ansonia improved to 8-1 with a lopsided win over Derby. Halfway through the first quarter, Ansonia was up 8-0 and looking for more. Micah McNeil launched a deep shot for Xavier Docteur, who went up and came down with the football. That put the Chargers on the one-yard-line.

Woodland gets huge bounce back win over Kennedy

(WFSB) - Kennedy played host to Woodland Regional. Woodland’s defense was applying pressure early, which gave Justin Pringle the chance to jump a deep pass for an interception. He then got a good return, setting up the Hawks offense in the red zone. Evan Mastro-Pietro then connected with Pringle...

Connecticut Tow Companies Must Report Towed Cars Within 48 Hours Starting Jan. 1, and Owners Get a Public Search Portal

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Connecticut tow companies must report towed vehicles within 48 hours and the DMV will run a public search portal.

Gampel family sues Connecticut, UConn following renaming of pavilion

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Gampel family is suing the state of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut, along with its Board of Trustees, claiming that it violated an existing agreement by renaming the Gampel Pavilion, according to a civil complaint filed Wednesday. The lawsuit, filed by the daughters...

9 Old-Fashioned Connecticut Yarn Shops Where Knitters Can Find Rare Skeins And Specialty Yarns Big Chains Don’t Carry

A yarn shop can be a dangerous place for anyone who already has six unfinished knitting projects at home. One beautiful skein catches your eye, and suddenly you’re planning a seventh. Well, that escalated quickly. Old-fashioned Connecticut yarn shops offer specialty fibers and unusual selections that can make even...

New science lab opens in Downtown New Haven giving high school students the chance to learn about STEM careers

Bobcats Drop Rivalry Matchup Against Dartmouth

On Friday, the Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey team dropped a close 5-2 contest against the Dartmouth Big Green. Coming into the game there was plenty of intrigue with Quinnipiac being ranked No. 5 and Dartmouth being ranked No. 11 in the USCHO poll. Furthermore, Quinnipiac was picked to win the ECAC in the preseason poll with Dartmouth close behind at second.

Nik Khamenia injury update: UConn forward out 6-8 weeks after foot surgery

Connecticut starting forward Nik Khamenia will be out for at least six weeks due to injury. Coach Dan Hurley said Khamenia suffered a left foot injury in the first half of UConn's game against Wagner on Nov. 9 and will have surgery. "Nik will have surgery in the coming days and is expected to make a full recovery. He will be reevaluated in 6-8 weeks," Hurley said. Update: pic.twitter.com/MDx9t91CNu — UConn Men's Basketball (@UConnMBB) November 12, 2026 The injury happened midway through the first half against the Seahawks. Khamenia was on defense and during a shot attempt, he suddenly starting wincing in pain, keeping his left foot off the floor. He eventually went down and a trainer attended to him while he pointed at his foot before he got up. He initially stayed in the game but after a timeout on the court, Khamenia subbed out of the game and went to the locker room, not returning for the remainder of the game. "He is such a gamer, such a tough guy," Hurley said postgame. A Duke transfer, Khamenia has made an instant impact in his first season with the Huskies, starting all three games to open the season and

Waterbury Officials Hoping To Have Speed Cameras Soon

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Fast Start Lifts Raiders Past Yale

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – After a four-game homestand, the Raiders kicked off their first ECAC weekend road trip on Friday night against Yale at Ingalls Rink. Colgate came out fast with three goals in the first period and did not look back. Junior Max Nagel scored a hat trick with two in the first period, and the third coming early in the final frame. With the win, the Raiders record their second ECAC victory of the season.

Eyewitness News Extra: Childhood Crisis Intervention Center in New Haven (Part 2)

Brian talks to Dr. Pamela Hoffman and Dr. Yann Poncin from Yale New Haven Children's Hospital about the new Childhood Crisis Intervention Center.

Southern Connecticut Mourns the Passing of Hall of Famer Dr. Dora Metrelis

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Southern Connecticut State University Athletics is mourning the loss of Dr. Dora Metrelis, a member of the SCSU Athletics Hall of Fame and one of the early leaders of women's athletics at Southern, who died on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Dr. Metrelis was the Owls'...

Spruce up holiday desserts with BLOOM New Haven

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Looking for budget-friendly ways to elevate your dessert game, just in time for the holidays? Alisha Crutchfield, the founder of BLOOM in New Haven, joined Kathryn Hauser and Ann Nyberg with some creative ideas. Grocery store cakes, cupcakes or cookies can look like a bakery showstopper by adding items like […]

Huskies Beat Bulldogs 84-73 as Bond and King Combine for 54

The Northeastern Huskies beat the Yale Bulldogs 84-73 at Cabot Center. The post Huskies Beat Bulldogs 84-73 as Bond and King Combine for 54 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .