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Hartford Public High School naming basketball court after Marcus Camby

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Hartford native and former NBA star is being honored by his alma mater Saturday afternoon. Hartford Public High School (HPHS) is naming the school’s basketball court after Marcus Camby, who graduated from the school in 1993 after leading the Owls to a 27-0 record and a Class LL state championship. […]

Hartford, CT · 2d

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This Connecticut Christmas Light Show Returns In November With Millions Of Dazzling Lights And A Magical Drive-Through Experience

Whoever invented drive-through Christmas light displays deserves some appreciation. You get all the sparkle of a holiday outing without having to leave your warm car. That’s a pretty convincing arrangement when November evenings turn chilly. A Connecticut holiday attraction returns with millions of colorful lights arranged along a festive...

Connecticut · 16h

FOX Sports

No. 4 UConn takes home win streak into matchup with Ohio State

Ohio State Buckeyes (2-1) at UConn Huskies (3-0) BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 UConn will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Huskies face Ohio State. UConn finished 34-6 overall last season while going 15-2 at home. The Huskies averaged 76.6 points per game last season, 35.1 in the paint, 13.1 off of turnovers and 9.0 on fast breaks.

Columbus, OH · 1d

Eyewitness News

FORECAST: Rain, then 1st flakes of season prompt First Alert Weather Days

Meteorologist Scot Haney said our Next Big Thing continues to be focused on a storm system that initially produces rain, then a little snow. Here’s his Thursday 4:30 a.m. forecast.

Hartford, CT · 1d

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Ross Dress for Less, Panda Express Set Sights on Hartford's Charter Oak Marketplace

Two national retail names appear headed for Hartford's Charter Oak Marketplace, with Ross Dress for Less and Panda Express both slated to open new locations at the Flatbush Avenue shopping center. Ross is expected to take over the former Dollar Tree space next to Marshalls, while Panda Express is planned for the existing building formerly occupied by Texas Roadhouse, next to Denny's.

Hartford, CT · 1d

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West Hartford Home Values Jump 58.6%, Residents Can Fight Back Through December

West Hartford property owners opened their mailboxes this week to a jolt: assessment notices showing residential property values have jumped by an average of 58.6%, part of a townwide revaluation that also pushed up values for condos, apartments, industrial sites, and commercial buildings. The notices went out Wednesday, kicking off a monthslong process that will determine what residents actually owe when tax bills arrive next summer.

West Hartford, CT · 1d

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Westfield Water Plant Gets $19M Loan Break as PCB Delays Loom Over 2028 Deadline

Ratepayers across the Springfield area are getting a break on the cost of a massive new water treatment plant, after the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust forgave $19 million of a $50 million loan tied to the project. The announcement, made Monday, covers the new West Parish Water Treatment Plant under construction at the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission's Westfield facility, a project with an estimated cost of $363.8 million that is scheduled to be complete in 2028.

Westfield, MA · 2d

CT Insider

West Hartford proposes $250 licenses for existing short-term rentals as lawsuits continue

West Hartford officials maintain that short-term rentals are banned under zoning regulations.

West Hartford, CT · 1d

CT Insider

The Children’s Place files for bankruptcy. 8 Connecticut stores face uncertain future

The Children’s Place has filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell its assets. Gift cards are still being honored, but only for a limited time.

Connecticut · 2d

WTNH

Manchester set to begin removal of Flock cameras from town

MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — Manchester is joining Windsor and Killingworth in not just pausing its Flock camera use, but removing them entirely. The decision was made Tuesday night in a 5-to-4 vote by the Manchester Board of Directors, which said the town has had a contract with Flock since 2022. All 17 cameras, including a […]

Manchester, CT · 1d

WTNH

Manchester town official sues DHS, ICE for records related to Danbury ‘raids’ in June

DANBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A member of the Manchester Board of Directors filed a lawsuit Tuesday demanding records from federal agencies pertaining to alleged immigration raids that were conducted earlier this year in Danbury. Jerald Lentini filed the lawsuit in federal court in Hartford, demanding records from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and […]

Danbury, CT · 2d

WTNH

Two new lawmakers will represent New Haven

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Two newly elected state representatives will join New Haven’s influential delegation in Hartford. Eli Sabin and Wildaliz Bermúdez were both easily elected last week — Sabin ran unopposed and Bermúdez faced only nominal competition. Both are Democrats who triumphed in hard-fought summer primaries. Sabin, a former city alder with two […]

New Haven, CT · 2d

WTNH

House speaker says he will stay in his post — not be appointed UConn president

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — State Rep. Matt Ritter, the Democratic House speaker, told News 8 on Wednesday afternoon that he will serve his upcoming legislative term — seemingly putting an end to weeks of speculation that he might be appointed interim president of the University of Connecticut. “I am going to serve as Speaker for […]

Hartford, CT · 1d

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Challenges set to increase as No. 4 UConn faces Ohio State

After a three-game acclimation process for the new season, No. 4 UConn has marquee nonconference matchups coming fast and furious now. After beating low-major opponents in two of their first three games, in addition to a victory oner then-No. 16 Michigan, the Huskies (3-0) start a stretch of three consecutive games against power-conference foes when they welcome Ohio State (2-1) to Hartford, Conn., on Friday night.

Columbus, OH · 18h

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East Longmeadow celebrates Veterans Day

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow veterans, residents and town officials gathered outside town hall on Nov. 11 for the town’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, featuring a parade, speeches and an array of performances. Performances featured East Longmeadow High School student Brendan Schmidt’s bagpipes renditions of “Amazing Grace” and...

East Longmeadow, MA · 20h

CT Insider

Hartford plans to pay a firm to recruit students away from integrated schools. Civil rights attorneys ask judge to stop them.

Sheff attorneys asked a judge on Thursday to block the district from carrying out the contract.

Hartford, CT · 22h

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If Your Family Disagrees About Dinner, Hartford’s Parkville Market Gives Everyone Options

One kid wants ramen, another wants tacos, and somebody at the table just wants plain chicken. Most families settle this fight with a coin toss or a sigh. In Hartford, there is a better answer, and it lives under one roof with about 20 food vendors waiting inside. Each person can order from a different counter and still sit together at the same long table.

Hartford, CT · 14h

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Connecticut reentry welcome centers seeking $1.5M in funds to help incarcerated individuals get back on their feet

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Investing in reentry welcome centers was the topic on the minds of Connecticut leaders and community partners Thursday at a legislative breakfast in Hartford. “To be able to have family reengagement, to be able to have stability, to be able to have employment, that’s what...

Connecticut · 15h

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