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Leaders call on New Haven families to complete FAFSA with help from local grant
The City of New Haven along with congressional and state leaders are calling on students to complete their federal financial aid application. On Friday a press conference was held at James Hillhouse High School to discuss how a local youth program is working with families to complete the form and the importance of getting it done.
Land Bank Launched; Presser Crashed
A former city housing official will spearhead new efforts to convert blighted properties into affordable housing through a quasi-public land bank. Serena Neal-Sanjurjo, the former director of the city’s anti-blight Livable City Initiative (LCI), announced that role as the executive director of the newly-formed New Haven Land Bank at a press conference at City Hall on Friday afternoon.
It’s Christmas in July! Cirque du Soleil – ‘Twas the Night Before..and Even More with Live Nation
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Host Natasha Lubczenko recently met with Jim Bozzi, Regional Director of Marketing at LiveNation. Bozzi shared exciting news about the upcoming Cirque du Soleil Christmas show, “ ‘Twas the Night Before…,” which offers a modern spin on the classic Clement Moore poem. Bozzi described the show’s storyline, featuring a father and daughter navigating their differing views on Christmas amid a magical snowstorm, with stunning visuals and captivating performances.
Dog found on highway reunited with owner
CHESTER, Conn. (WFSB) - A chocolate lab was rescued and returned to his owner by state police after being found on the highway. State police say they received a call on July 10 reporting a dog running on Route 9 in Chester. State Police Trooper Smith was able to find...
New Leadership At Hartford Land Bank
HARTFORD, CT – The nonprofit Hartford Land Bank’s Board of Directors announced recently that Hartford resident Marcus Ordoñez has been appointed as the bank’s executive director. Ordoñez had been serving as interim executive director since December 2023, when his predecessor, Arunan Arulampalam, stepped down following his...
L.L. Bean in Enfield slated to open this fall
Construction is underway at L.L. Bean at Brookside Plaza in Enfield and the store is expected to open in the fall. It is one of four L.L. Bean stores the company added or plans to add across the country this year. The others are in New York, Pennsylvania and Indiana.
Paranormal Cirque III Comes to Clinton Aug. 8
The circus is coming to town. From Aug. 8 to 11, the Paranormal Cirque III will perform six shows under a big top tent in the Clinton Outlets parking lot. Boasting a lineup that is anything but normal with “horrifying yet seductive” acts, a press release for the show states the circus will include illusionists, acrobatics, contortionists, mythical horror characters, and more.
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 […]
Some CT city leaders are pushing for political civility. Those calls are generating mixed reactions
Easton residents usually argue, sometimes contentiously, about local issues, like any other small town, according to First Selectman David Bindleglass. But a recent incident led to the town taking action after a town volunteer’s personal information was leaked. “That form also included the person's social security number, and that...
Rhode Island punches its ticket to the Little League Softball World Series
BRISTOL, Conn. — The girls from Cranston Western are going to the World Series. Rhode Island’s Little League Softball all-stars, simply put, are the best in New England. A rout of Connecticut in their regional opener was not to be outdone by a curtain-call shutout against Maine. And a comeback win against Massachusetts had the 11- and 12-year-old all-stars one triumph away from the World Series in Greenville, North Carolina. ...
Chocolate lab chases coyote, gets rescued from Route 9 in Chester
CHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — One brave pooch in Chester had to get rescued after chasing off a coyote. A chocolate lab was rescued on July 10, according to Connecticut State Police, when it was spotted running on Route 9. The dog was then captured in the grassy median. The dog had chased off a coyote […]
Avelo Airlines to offer affordable travel across Jamaica
Jamaica: Avelo Airlines came up with a new initiative to provide affordable travel to Jamaicans from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) with the launch of new flights for the route. The announcement for this new step was made by the airlines on Wednesday. The...
New Britain Homeowners Frustrated by Unchecked Flooding
NEW BRITAIN — Andrew Pope has had enough. Pope, who moved into his 2,700-square-foot bungalow-style home on Brighton Street in New Britain three years ago, said the constant basement flooding and ... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if...
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…
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. […]
Phoenix Rising vs Hartford Athletic in Vital Friday Showdown at Trinity Health Stadium
Hartford Athletic prepares to host Phoenix Rising at Trinity Health Stadium, seeking crucial points to stay in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. Four wins, two draws, and three losses at home for Hartford Athletic. Phoenix Rising, the defending champions, currently sit just outside the playoff spots in the...
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