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Booze banned at state parks and forests throughout summer
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Drinking is prohibited at a number of state parks and forests this Independence Day. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has added Naugatuck State Forest to the ban list. It comes after State Environmental Conservation police say they’ve been dealing with a number of issues in recent summers. “That includes […]
More than a dozen state parks close after reaching capacity on July 4th
More than a dozen state parks closed after reaching capacity on July 4th. Pattaconk Recreation Center (Cockaponset State Forest) Any parks that closed on Thursday will reopen to new visitors on Friday.
Beloved Hartford restaurant getting ready to close its doors
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - It’s the end of an era. A beloved Hartford restaurant is getting ready to close its doors. J Restaurant and Bar will close Wednesday night. People have been going to the restaurant to say their goodbyes and enjoy a last meal. “It’s real bittersweet. It’s...
Get some bait and throw your line into these great fishing spots in Hartford County
Pull up a chair, sit by a pond and toss your line. If a rushing river is more your style, there’s quite a few great spots in the state to catch some trout or bass or other varieties of fish. Fishing is also a wonderful way to relax during the summer. Here are a few of our favorite spots in Hartford County to fish. There are a number of areas known especially for their trout fishing. These ...
Hooters Presence in Connecticut is Hanging on By a Very Thin Thread
On Monday (7/1/24) the Manchester, Connecticut Hooters location announced it would be closing its doors after almost 20 years. The announcement was made on the Manchester Hooters Facebook page and read:. "After nearly two decades of hot wings, cold beer, and great memories Hooters of Manchester has made the difficult...
New CT restaurant puts emphasis on Mediterranean food and hospitality
The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant CAVA has opened a new eatery in Connecticut. “Our mission is to bring heart, health, and humanity to food, and everything we do at CAVA is grounded in that spirit of generosity, to our guests, our team members, and our community,” said CAVA official Wade Sterns. “We couldn’t be more excited to be in Newington.” The restaurant is located at 3323 Berlin ...
Coffee shop in CT city teeters on closing. Founders not giving up on ‘neighborhood living room.’
Change is brewing. Semilla Cafe + Studio — at the forefront of a new wave of coffee shops opening in and around downtown Hartford since the pandemic — is teetering on closing, but its co-founders say they are fighting to keep open their vision for a “neighborhood living room” even if they have to step aside. The coffee shop and music venue will be getting new operators who plan to beef up ...
Popular, Sometimes Wild, Southington Bar & Grill To Close For Good
75 Center, located in Hartford County in Southington, made the announcement on Facebook saying their last day of business will be Wednesday, July 3. "To our loyal and dear customers. Thank you for the years of memories, friendships, and celebrations along the way. Due to unfortunate circumstances we are going to be locking our doors Wednesday July 3rd for the last time.. The staff invites all of you to come down, have a drink, share some laughs, and, as always, have a great time! We will be doing a toast at midnight to send it off right!"
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