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  • The stumps at 573 Nod Hill Road in Wilton after trees were removed.
    News
    Wilton homeowner defends unauthorized removal of 16 trees
    The new property owner said he removed the dead and dying trees because they were dropping branches in his yard and it was a safety hazard. 
    By Jarret Liotta
  • From left, Brandon Iovene, board member of Proud Academy Inc., Kassandra Hernandez, president/chair, Patty Nicolari, executive director, and Chelsea Reid, vice president, are photographed in New Haven on July 7, 2022.
    News
    CT's first LGBTQ-focused school on path to open in New Haven
  • Businesses in Connecticut were recently surprised to learn that spirit-based seltzers would be subject to a 10-cent deposit. Malt-based seltzers, like White Claw, are less of an issue.
    Politics
    How hard seltzers are creating a political problem in Connecticut
  • Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont delivers the State of the State address during the opening session of the Legislature at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Hartford, Conn.
    News
    Lamont seeks stronger gun laws in CT with latest proposal
  • Aerial view of Hartford.
    Hartford
    Before and after: How Hartford has changed in 30 years
  • Shawnna Lee Godshalk
    News
    CT educator, mom who loved 'connecting with people' dies at 36
  • The owner of a Danbury office building wants to convert the 5-story structure into 48 apartments and build a 160-unit apartment building in the parking lot behind it, with a three-level parking garage. The 2.4-acre property at 30 and 34 Main St. is across the street from PriceRite. Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Danbury, Conn.
    News
    Danbury property owner plans 208 apartments for Main Street site

UConn

  • UConn's Nika Mühl, center, hauls in a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
    No. 5 UConn women's basketball edges out Providence
    The No. 5-ranked Huskies edged out Providence thanks to standout nights from Nika Mühl and Dorka Juhász.
    By Maggie Vanoni
  • Connecticut head coach Jim Mora singles to players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against against Liberty in East Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
    UConn Football adds two new transfers on signing day
    By Will Aldam
    Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm reacts after her three point basket in overtime against the New York Liberty at Climate Pledge Arena on May 27, 2022, in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images/TNS)
    Twitter reacts to ex-UConn star Breanna Stewart changing teams
    By Christine Butterfield
    SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 03: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm shoots against the Minnesota Lynx during the third quarter at Climate Pledge Arena on August 03, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
    UConn great Breanna Stewart signing with New York Liberty
    By Christine Butterfield
    Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins (24) eyes the basket as DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield and Javan Johnson watch during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
    UConn's Jordan Hawkins has knack for getting fouled on 3-pointers
    By David Borges

Crime News

  • Cops: New Haven woman hid in recycling bin after burglary
  • Police: Teens arrested in fight at CT high school basketball game
  • Man must undergo competency hearing in Darien stabbing case
  • Man pleads not guilty to manslaughter in fatal Norwalk crash
  • Police: Pedestrian killed in New Haven hit-and-run
  • CT police charge NJ man in break-ins at Noroton Heights station
  • Records: CT woman sought protection before murder-suicide
  • Man injured in May Street shooting, Hartford police say
  • Person killed in two-car crash in Winsted, police dispatcher says
  • Intoxicated driver damages Norwalk condo in crash, police say
  • Man gets 120 years in prison for 1987 killings of CT father, son
  • Police: DNA links man to series of burglaries at CT restaurant

Business

  • Wine available at Wines & Spirits of Woodbridge in Woodbridge, Conn.
    Haar: Wine in supermarkets? An odd restriction adds new twist
    CT lawmakers hear arguments Thursday on the long-running battle over wine sales in supermarkets and grocery stores as package store owners pack the state Capitol
    By Dan Haar
  • Sean McVey, left, President, Arthur Stueck, Chairman of the Board, and Sam Stueck, right, Marketing Manager, from AssociationNation. Tuesday, January 31, 2023, Danbury, Conn.
    CT startup's website to feature homeowner associations
    By Alexander Soule
    Peloton has closed its store at 58 Main St., in downtown Westport, Conn. The store opened in 2018. 
    Peloton closes stores in two Connecticut locations
    By Paul Schott
    The seal of the President of the United States is displayed on a podium in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Washington.
    Joe Pisani (opinion): If I were POTUS
    By Joe Pisani
    Weirdo Wonderland opened in Milford in April 2019 and has provided fans of the horror genre with a refuge, complete with a hodge-podge of collectibles.
    Weirdo Wonderland shop to close its doors in Milford
    By Andrew DaRosa

Most Popular

  1. Waterbury woman is sixth person charged in connection with Elmer's Diner shooting in Danbury
  2. Bethel woman sought protection from man accused of killing her in murder-suicide, records show
  3. Hartford police sergeant punching woman in custody was 'not excessive,' internal probe finds
  4. Ridgefield mom, veterinarian dies at 39, leaving behind newborn son: 'Dr. Sobel will be missed immensely'
  5. Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing kids, 'improving daily' in hospital, police say
  6. Police: Illegal guns found in cars during West Hartford traffic stops
  7. Competency hearing ordered for Maryland man accused in Darien stabbing

Politics

  • Wine available at Wines & Spirits of Woodbridge in Woodbridge, Conn.
    Haar: Wine in supermarkets? An odd restriction adds new twist
    CT lawmakers hear arguments Thursday on the long-running battle over wine sales in supermarkets and grocery stores as package store owners pack the state Capitol
    By Dan Haar
  • State Rep. Travis Simms, D-Norwalk blurted out two expletives during a legislative Transportation Committee meeting Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. 
    Unmuted lawmaker uses expletives during hearing, apologizes
    By Ken Dixon
    New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart, a Republican who was first elected to the office at age 26 in 2013, announced she will seek a sixth term.
    CT Mayor Erin Stewart announces bid for sixth term
    By Jesse Leavenworth
    Sculptures of historic Connecticut leaders stand in niches along the third floor exterior of the State Capitol. The controversial sculpture of Major John Mason is second from the right above the north steps of the Capitol.
    Connecticut's new economic development chief faces headwinds
    By Erica E. Phillips
    The Connecticut State Capitol, in Hartford, Conn. Jan 24, 2023.
    CT commissioner grilled about school construction audit
    By Andrew Brown
  • Connecticut's new economic development chief faces headwinds
    Sculptures of historic Connecticut leaders stand in niches along the third floor exterior of the State Capitol. The controversial sculpture of Major John Mason is second from the right above the north steps of the Capitol.
  • CT commissioner grilled about school construction audit
    The Connecticut State Capitol, in Hartford, Conn. Jan 24, 2023.
  • Hispanic lawmakers in CT seek ban on term 'Latinx'
    Attendees watch a Pride flag raising on the New Haven Green to kick off the Pride New Haven Festival on September 12, 2022. The acting executive director of the New Haven Pride Center, Juancarlos Soto, said that the use of the term Latinx remains controversial, even among the LGBTQ community. 
  • Mandatory paid sick days for all CT workers proposed
    State Senator Julie Kushner, D-Danbury, co-chairwoman of the legislative Labor Committee
  • CT lawmakers say bill would assist non-English speaking...
    Rep. Hilda Santiago, right, with Rep. Geraldo Reyes of Waterbury as Santiago vied for votes for secretary of the state at the Democratic state nominating convention in Hartford Saturday.

Real Estate

  • People shop at The SoNo Collection in Norwalk, Conn., on Dec. 30, 2022. 
    Why there is optimism about CT malls' prospects in 2023
    Even as the pandemic and high inflation persist, many shoppers are still spending at Connecticut malls. Upcoming openings aim to bring in even more customers.  
    By Paul Schott
  • A Dorset Lane house in Brookfield, Conn., priced for sale in January 2023 at just under $500,000 as part of a foreclosure sale. The median-priced house for 2022 in Brookfield sold for $480,000, up $60,000 from the median home the prior year.
    Where the most real estate sales took place in CT during 2022
    By Alexander Soule
    The view of downtown New Haven off of East Rock Park.
    Two CT metros on Redfin’s list of markets to hold up best in 2023
    By Amy Coval
    Downtown Hartford from across Connecticut River
    Realtor.com predicts this CT metro as No. 1 U.S. market for 2023
    By Amy Coval
    The Westfield Trumbull mall was sold in late December 2022.
    Westfield Trumbull mall sold, first selectman had 'no knowledge'
    By Alexander Soule
  • Zillow forecast: CT home prices to go up in all metros...
    Real Estate for sale signs on a traffic triangle on Coal Pit Hill Rd in Danbury on the border of Bethel. Photo by Carol Kaliff July 8, 2008
  • As CT's large retail spaces fill, what businesses may...
    With Primark taking over a section of its former space, Sears at the Danbury Fair mall has undergone major changes. Photo Tuesday, July 5, 2016.
  • Lawmakers eye reforms to boost CT affordable housing...
    A procession of organizations asking the state to do more to increase the construction of housing in the state files into the state Capitol complex.
  • Advocates push CT leaders to tackle housing affordability
    Gov. Ned Lamont speaks during a news conference in front of the State Capitol, in Hartford, Conn. Nov. 9, 2022. Lamont joined other state Democrats to speak about the results of Tuesday’s elections.
  • Christian Siriano buys CT home visited by George Washington
    Christian Siriano poses at The Collective West, in Westport, Conn. July 28, 2022.

Entertainment

  • The Norwalk Symphony will host “A Night of Romance — from Showboat to Sondheim" from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Norwalk Concert Hall.
    Norwalk's 'Carousel' concert raises domestic violence awareness
    Paradigm Theatre and Norwalk Symphony to use "Carousel: A Concert" to raise domestic violence awareness on Feb. 11.
    By Andrea Valluzzo
  • Attend a charcuterie workshop with your friends. 
    15 ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day in Connecticut
    By TinaMarie Craven
    An exterior view of television stations WTNH and WCTX on Elm Street in New Haven.
    Jodi Latina to leave WTNH for CCSU position
    By Amy Coval
    Stephen Carpenter opens Nutmeg Games at 178 Danbury Road in New Milford, Conn.
    Play Dungeons & Dragons at these game stores around Connecticut
    By Joseph Tucci
    Chevy Chase and his wife Jayni enjoy dinner at The Wheel restaurant in Stamford with their daughters.
    Celebrity gossip and sightings around Connecticut in January
    By Joseph Tucci, Susie Costaregni, Abby Weiss, Andrew DaRosa, Jailene Cuevas, Daniel Figueroa IV
  • CT poet laureate aims to unite people through poetry
    Antoinette Brim-Bell is the eighth poet laureate for Connecticut. 
  • CT filmmaker heading to moon with Steve Aoki on SpaceX...
    Brendan Hall is a nature documentary filmmaker from Marlborough, Conn. He is one of the eight crew members selected for SpaceX's "dearMoon Project." 
  • First Ladies of Disco to perform at Wall Street Theater
    Linda Clifford, Martha Wash and Norma Jean Wright are the First Ladies of Disco. They will perform at the Wall Street Theater Feb. 11. 
  • CT native, Sheryl Lee Ralph, to perform at Super Bowl LVII
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
  • John Mayer to headline Bridgeport's Sound On Sound music...
    SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 02: John Mayer performs at Alice 97.3's Alice In Winterland at SAP Center on December 02, 2022 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/WireImage)

Food

  • J. Timothy’s Taverne’s wings are nationally known.
    Enjoy these Super Bowl snacks from Connecticut restaurants
    These Connecticut restaurants offer special packages for the Super Bowl with wings, nachos, sliders and more.
    By Leeanne Griffin
  • Shell and Bones, New Haven
    Valentine’s Day restaurant options around Connecticut
    By Leeanne Griffin
    Zuppardi's Apizza in West Haven
    'Pizza bill' back for seconds as lawmakers consider CT state food
    By Daniel Figueroa IV
    Best Latin American or Caribbean (Experts' Pick): Cora Cora, West Hartford
    CT chefs, restaurant nominated for 2023 James Beard awards
    By Leeanne Griffin
    Lions Den Coffee Shop opened its second location in Simsbury, CT January 2023.
    Lions Den Coffee Shop opens second CT location in Simsbury
    By Abby Weiss
  • CT matchmakers aim to help locals find love in the...
    Matchmaker and dating coach Jill Dunn of "Jillin' It" and Lory Kelsey of "Greenwich Matchmaker."
  • UConn researcher invents self-cooling tent amid global...
    Family and friends sharing a meal together at campsite by lake in mountains.
  • CT filmmaker heading to moon with Steve Aoki on SpaceX...
    Brendan Hall is a nature documentary filmmaker from Marlborough, Conn. He is one of the eight crew members selected for SpaceX's "dearMoon Project." 
  • Column: Why are American homes growing while family size...
    Stock image of a suburban mansion.
  • NBC Connecticut anchor finds new career with interior design
    After being diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease Kerri-Lee Mayland started her interior design and cottage rental buisness Kerri-Lee Mayland Company.

More News

  • News
    Stamford will allocate COVID business grants, not outside firm
    Stamford Director of Economic Development Loren Nadres chats with Emma Wade-Smith, the United Kingdom's consul general for New York, at The Village in Stamford, Conn. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. The goal of the visit, which was part of the Global Stamford Initiative, was to identify potential areas of business partnership and economic development between the U.K. and Stamford. The administration planned to use a portion of its federal funding to pay an outside organization to administer the grant program but changed its approach.  By Brianna Gurciullo
  • News
    Milford 'food engineer' considers post-pandemic deli rebrand
    Owner Joe Fancher poses at Harbor Street Market, in Milford, Conn. Jan. 30. 2023. Joseph Fancher had no experience operating a deli or cooking, but in 2020, he and his wife decided to take a chance to open Harbor Street Market in Milford. By Saul Flores
  • News
    Orange zoning board nixes proposal for travel center, EV showroom
    A digital rendering of a proposed electric vehicle showroom at 88 Marsh Hill Road. The Orange TPZC denied the application at its Jan. 17 meeting. The Orange Town Plan and Zoning Commission said the proposed activity was "too intense" given the already busy traffic conditions that exist around the site on Marsh Hill Road. By Austin Mirmina
  • News
    Greenwich Tamarack Country Club seeks new bar, landscaping
    The Tamarack Country Club is seeking to add a permanent bar area near the pool at the club. The Greenwich-based club is seeking to add a permanent bar area, off the north end of its Day Room, and to make other modifications there. By Robert Marchant
  • Business
    Litchfield County bank being acquired in $204 million deal
    The $204 million merger between NBT Bank and Salisbury Bank and Trust is expected to close during the second quarter of this year. By Luther Turmelle
  • News
    Darien dancers back for 12th show of 'So We Think We Can Dance'
    New Eagle Scouts (from left) Pace Flaherty, Connor Blenke, Khrystos Yica-Nacarino and Christopher Cope The Darien Arts Center will host the annual dance showcase, as well as "Dance is in the Air," a program from East Coast Contemporary Ballet. By Randi Weiner
  • News
    Cops: Driver wearing ski mask approached Fairfield schoolgirls
    FILE PHOTO — Two middle school girls were approached by a male driver wearing a ski mask as they walked home from the bus stop Wednesday afternoon, according to Fairfield police. The two girls were walking home from the bus stop when the suspect pulled his car alongside the pair, frightening them, according to Fairfield police. By Caroline Tien
  • News
    Police: Woman wanted for stealing safe from CT business
    A female suspect stole a safe containing cash from a business on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport's Black Rock neighborhood in a commercial burglary on Jan. 22, according to Bridgeport police. Bridgeport police released photos of a woman they say stole a safe containing cash from a Black Rock business on Jan. 22. By Caroline Tien
  • News
    Cops: New Haven woman hid in recycling bin after burglary
    Robetsy Quinones, 25, of New Haven, was found hiding in a recycling bin in possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia after committing a burglary on Genesee Street Tuesday afternoon, according to New Haven police. A New Haven woman suspected in a burglary in the city's Westville neighborhood was in possession of drugs when she was apprehended, according to police. By Caroline Tien
  • News
    Police: Man arrested in theft of hairless cat from CT hotel room
    A hairless cat named Princess and two designer bags were stolen from a hotel room in a burglary Sunday, according to Shelton police. Shelton police said a Bridgeport man has been arrested, but the hairless cat named Princess stolen from Hilton Garden Inn has not been recovered. By Caroline Tien
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