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New Affordable Housing to Replace Outdated Connecticut Complex
An aging apartment complex is being redeveloped into 155 new affordable homes in Hartford, Connecticut. Developers Vesta Corp. and Sheldon Oak Central recently celebrated the groundbreaking of MLK Apartments in the city’s Sheldon/Charter Oak neighborhood. “We are so happy and proud that Sheldon Oak’s partnership with Vesta is bearing...
Readers Theatre Summer Showcase 2024
Stratford Library/Square One Theatre to present West Hartford Playwright. Doors open at 6:30 P.M. for general seating only; reservations will not be accepted. West Hartford playwright Stuart Brown will have five of his 10-Minute plays staged as part of the Library’s annual showcase. There will be a talk back after the performance.
Motorcyclist with serious injures to arm after colliding with car in East Hartford
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries to a limb after colliding with a vehicle yesterday in East Hartford. The East Hartford Police Department responded to 168 Burnside Ave. after a motorcycle and car struck each other. Police say the motorcyclist suffered major injuries to his arm and “serious bleeding” could be […]
Manchester brewery closes after 6 years
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — Labyrinth Brewing Company owners this week announced they’ll be closing their doors for good this month. After six years in business, they say they’ve reached the end of this journey. The taproom’s last day will be Sunday, July 21. “There are many factors but no single reason that lead up to […]
A sunny Sunday sizzler on tap with big heat next week!
Unlike yesterday’s stormy start, today starts off very tranquil and ends that way. Today is the pick of the weekend for sure with a very summer-like vibe with 90s inland a moderate levels of humidity. Great for the beach, pool, or boating. Sweltering heat early and midweek coming up with some storm chances as well, […]
How Connecticut is leading the charge in sustainable wind energy
Those who have taken trips to the New London, Connecticut, area over the past year may have noticed a foreboding outline on the horizon. One of my friends, a Lord of the Rings fan, even compared it to the Eye of Sauron. Slowly, this strange structure is transforming into “Revolution Wind.” It is set to […] The post How Connecticut is leading the charge in sustainable wind energy appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Empty seats at public portion of Waterbury BOE meeting after superintendent's contract ends
WATERBURY, Conn. — The Waterbury Board of Education met for the first time since the school superintendent's contract ended. During the Thursday night meeting, there was an opportunity to provide public comment, and next steps in finding a new superintendent were later discussed behind closed doors. Many parents took...
At the Movies: ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ & ‘Longlegs’
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — I just needed to hear these four words and I was already in: Scarlett Johansson rom-com. Or is rom-com one word?. Anyway, I’m flying to see “Fly Me to the Moon.”. Johansson (ScarJo) stars with Channing Tatum in the 1960s-set flick, where...
Pet of the Week: Spike
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Our pet of the week is Spike, the very cool cat!. The 1-year-old with beautiful markings and eyes is up for adoption at the New Haven Animal Shelter. The shelter says Spike is very well-behaved and loving. If you’re interested in adopting Spike or...
Council Plans Public Hearing and Meeting on Late City Audits
The New Britain City Council is set to hold a hearing and meeting on the city financial audit reports that were reported to the state late two years in a row by the administration of Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The report for the city budget year that was from July...
Unemployment claims in Connecticut declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Connecticut dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 3,492 in the week ending July 6, down from 4,195 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
17-year-old arrested for killing man in Bloomfield shooting
BLOOMFIELD, CT (WFSB) - A man was killed following a shooting in Bloomfield Saturday night. Police say that at around 7:40 P.M., units responded to the area of 5 Evan Lane on a report of a shooting. They located a 24-year-old male from Bloomfield suffering from a gunshot wound to...
Trinity Financial to revitalize The Aeolian Company building in Meriden, CT with $56 million investment
Meriden, CT The Aeolian Company building, a manufacturing facility for automatic player pianos established in 1887 and a significant part of the town’s history, is set to experience a significant redevelopment. Located at 85 Tremont St., the long-underutilized complex in the North End neighborhood was the Aeolian Company’s first purpose-built facility. Led by a $56 million investment from Boston-based Trinity Financial, the historic property will be converted into an 82-unit, mixed-income rental housing community.
Stop & Shop closing more New Jersey stores than other states
Stop & Shop, the 110-year-old supermarket chain with roughly 350 locations across the Mid-Atlantic region, is set to close 32 stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey in the fall. Ten of the stores are in New Jersey, the most for any one state with impacted stores. So,...
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