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Popular West Haven shoreline festival returns this weekend
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The tradition is back as West Haven’s Savin Rock Festival returns this weekend. The shoreline event has been an annual fixture since 1982. “It’s a festival that has great entertainment, something for everybody,” West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer said. The festival, which takes place Friday and Saturday, includes crafts, food […]
3 Judges Sold For $1.55M
Ishan Dave moved from India to the United States in pursuit of his version of the “American dream”: to buy and run hotels he could be proud of. He’s now the co-owner of two motels in a crime-hotspot stretch of the New Haven-Woodbridge border — where he’s working to fix the properties up into safer, cleaner places to stay where, yes, all of the rooms are finally open.
Enter the wizarding world of Harry Potter in Waterbury
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Enter the wizarding world of Harry Potter in Connecticut this weekend. The City of Waterbury and Mattatuck Museum are hosting a weekend-long “Harry Pottery Day” welcoming “witches, wizards and muggles alike” to revel in food, drink, arts and games. The event starts Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A map […]
The 2024 Litchfield Jazz Festival is Coming to Washington, CT This Weekend
Mark your calendars for July 26-28 for the must-see Litchfield Jazz Festival! The Festival takes place in the picturesque Tisch Auditorium and the Bourne Courtyard, Frederick Gunn School in Washington, CT. July 26, 27 & 28, 2024. Set in the rolling Litchfield Hills, the Litchfield Jazz Festival was established over...
Sullivan Named Associate Head Coach
HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac women’s basketball head coach Tricia Fabbri revealed that Assistant Coach William Sullivan has been promoted to Associate Head Coach on Friday, July 26 th . Bill Sullivan wrapped up his second season as part of Tricia Fabbri ‘s bench in 2023-24 after joining the Quinnipiac women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach for the 2022-23 season. In his two seasons at Quinnipiac, Sullivan has seen three players be named to an All-MAAC Team and two be named to the All-Rookie Team. In his first season as an assistant with the Bobcats, Sullivan helped guide Quinnipiac to…
Dominant Performances at Thompson’s Twisted Tea Midsummer Thursday Showcase
Although early rains made for a shortened practice schedule on Thursday, Thompson Speedway lit-up the night for the final round of Thursday Night Thunder this season. Dominance was the word to describe Thursday’s racing action at Thompson Speedway with the night starting off under the command of the fan-favorite Street Stock class. Former multi-time track champion ‘Leadfoot’ Larry Barnett led the 20-lap main event for the Street Stocks from the drop of the green flag to the twin checkered flags for his first win of the season. While ‘Leadfoot’ dominated up front, all eyes were on Ryan Waterman as he charged from eighth-place to third in the fast-paced feature event.
Waterbury camp uses robots to ‘build the kids’
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Some Waterbury students are getting a new opportunity this summer. A dozen rising fourth and fifth graders are spending this week learning about robotics, mastering useful skills at a young age. Lots of kids spend the summer playing with Lego bricks. Not that many spend it building and programming Lego robots. […]
First Selectwoman's Community Update
A reminder that the first installment of tax on the 2023 Grand List was due July 1, 2024. The last day to pay the July 1, 2024 installment without penalty is August 1, 2024 (US Postmark). Payments not bearing a US Postmark must be received by 4:30 p.m. on August 1, 2024 to avoid interest, per CT Statute 12-146. The tax office is accepting payments in person, by mail, and through the Tax Payment Drop Box (located on the exterior wall of the Tax Collector’s Office). M&T Bank offers in-branch tax payment processing during the month of July for current tax bills. The original tax bill must be provided at time of processing. Tax bills are also viewable and payable online at www.madisonct.org/taxpayments.
Press|Cuozzo brokers $1.12 million Orange St. historic office building sale
New Haven, CT According to Stephen Press, SIOR, and co-principal of Press|Cuozzo Commercial Services, the firm has competed the sale of 400 Orange St., a 4,775 s/f three-story historic office building, set on .29 acres that features 15 car off-street parking. Constructed in 1857, the building has architectural elements representative...
Yale Urology Climbs Again in National Ranking
For the third consecutive year, Yale Medicine Urology, in connection with Yale New Haven Hospital, has been ranked nationally on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals Adult Specialty” list. For the third consecutive year, Yale Medicine Urology, in connection with Yale New Haven Hospital, has been...
The Annabelle Doll That Inspired 'The Conjuring' Is Still "Alive" and Kicking
In 2013, The Conjuring became one of the great horror films added to a catalog of equally eerie cohorts. The film franchise, which later spurred Annabelle (2014), The Conjuring 2 (2016), Annabelle: Creation (2017), Annabelle Comes Home (2019), The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2020), and The Curse of La Llorona (2021), followed the legend of the creepy Annabelle doll. The doll in the films, however, was based on a real Annabelle doll.The doll’s story harkens back to the 1970s, involving the legendary paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren. Today, however, horror aficionados want to know where they...
DMV Express Service Comes to Stratford
State Representative Joe Gresko (D) I hope you’re doing well and enjoying the summer months. I’m excited to share some great news with you! Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union (NSFCU), in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), has expanded their DMV Express services to include a new location in Stratford.
DUI Driver, 65, Plows Car Into Building, Occupied Vehicles In New Milford: Cops (PHOTOS)
A 65-year-old DUI driver has been arrested after police say she plowed her vehicle into two occupied vehicles, a telephone pole, and a building in New Milford Friday evening, July 25.The crash happened around 5:25 p.m. at the intersection of Madison Avenue and River Road, New Milford Police Ca…
Iconic Chowder Pot III lobster up for auction
BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Has the Chowder Pot III’s closing left a giant, lobster-sized hole in your heart? You now have the chance to fill it with the restaurant’s iconic scarlet sculpture. The Branford restaurant’s infamous lobster is now up for auction by Adams Auctioneers, with the current bid at $2,500. Dozens of bids have […]
Puerto Ricans United honors veterans at gala
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Puerto Ricans United honored both its past and the future during its annual awards gala Thursday night in New Haven. “Tonight is just a celebration of culture, of community,” Joe Rodriguez, the president of the organization’s board of directors, said. “We are acknowledging the pioneers before us, as well as […]
Remodeled armory hosts Civil Air Patrol cadets for a weeklong encampment
Two cadets opened their mouths like letter Os as they walked toward the helicopter cockpit. The pair — sisters Abigail and Shoshanna Coover from Maine — played rock-paper-scissors to decide who would go first. The younger girl won and climbed in while the other peeked her head through the doorway as the two geeked out in shy whispers.
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