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Meriden’s historic player piano factory to become affordable housing
A Meriden factory, where the world’s first prominent player piano was manufactured, will receive new life in the form of affordable housing. The Aeolian Company factory opened on Tremont Street in Meriden in 1887. It made self-playing pianos, before the record player took over. With demand dwindling, the company...
Woman arrested for burglarizing her job in Mansfield, state police say
MANSFIELD, CT (WFSB) - A mother faces charges for burglarizing the restaurant she worked at while her daughter sat in the car, according to state police. Jennifer Spencer, 28, of Coventry, was charged with third-degree burglary, fifth-degree larceny, and risk of injury to a minor. State police said they were...
Livestream: 119K Commission Hears Presentations On Education Models
HARTFORD, CT – With a focus on education, the 119K Commission has two panels planned for tonight’s discussion on the state’s 119,000 disconnected or at-risk youth at Hartford City Hall. The first panel will feature Melane Thomas, Director of School Counseling for Maloney High School in Meriden and John Maduko, President of Connecticut State Community College speaking on the topic of how to prepare students for the workforce.
Food truck catches fire in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — No one was injured when a food truck caught fire Tuesday in Hartford, causing its propane tanks to explode. The fire happened at about 11:20 on Linnmore Street near Fairfield Avenue, according to the fire department. The name of the food truck was not immediately made available. The food truck was […]
Cigna launches $9M health equity fund
The Cigna Group will allocate $9 million toward health equity initiatives over three years. The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund will provide $9 million to target health disparities in specific communities. Houston and Hartford, Conn. will be the first communities to receive funding, according to a July 22 news release.
Chicopee Police looking for missing girl
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Chicopee Police Department is asking for your help to help find a missing juvenile. Najlaa Al Bayati was last seen leaving a house on Fuller Street on Monday wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, flip flops and was carrying a light grey duffel bag.
Springfield Gold Coach Pitch Baseball
The Springfield Gold Coach Pitch baseball team has recently finished their season. Pictured are the members of the team. Front row left to right: Carson Vogel, Vinny Thatcher, Brantley McVicker, Emmett Vogel, Blake Steffl. Back row: Corbin Hesse, Colton Meine, JD Dauer, McCoy Roiger, Case Anderson, Wes Kral, Jayden Lopez. Coaches: Adam Hesse, Neil Roiger, and Nick Dauer. Missing: Kason Jensen and Emiliano Zamaniego.
Mohegan Sun Wins National Awards For Dining and Entertainment
It really surprises me when I meet someone from Connecticut that has never been to Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods. I understand that some still have the notion that these incredible destinations are nothing but beautifully designed slot machines that vacuum all of your spending money away, but they're so much more than just casinos.
Some older western Mass. residents reflect on Biden's choice to suspend his campaign
President Joe Biden, at age 81 has left the presidential race. Some in his age group said that's good news. A walking group trekked through shady woods and a sunny path at Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke on Monday morning. The walk is organized by Northampton Neighbors, which provides services and support for older residents.
‘Camp Justice’ encourages future careers in Connecticut’s criminal justice system
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — State prosecutors are bringing dozens of teenagers into their offices in Rocky Hill. Not because the students did anything wrong. In fact, they are doing something very right. They are learning all about the criminal justice system at what the State Division of Criminal Justice calls “Camp Justice.” “Obviously, there […]
Police identify 4th person killed in Waterbury crash
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Police identified all four people killed in a fiery crash in Waterbury last week. The fourth victim was identified on Tuesday as 28-year-old Lawrence Jackson of Waterbury. Mark Sousa, 44, of Waterbury, was the sole occupant of a Lexus GS300. In the other vehicle, an Audi...
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