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Memorial Day ceremony in Middletown pays tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice
MIDDLETOWN (WTNH) — Despite the rain, a steady stream of visitors bowed their heads as they paid their respects during a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony at the State Veterans Cemetery. Veterans of wars past joined the crowd, standing solemnly to honor their comrades. News 8 Investigative Reporter Jeff Derderian highlighted the significance of the day, […]
New York Vs. Connecticut: Who Has The Better Pizza?
Here we go again! The battle for the best pizza lives on. Newsweek is reporting that a "delegation from Connecticut " flew out to Washington D.C. to declare that New Haven, Connecticut be declared the Pizza Capital of The United States. Rep. Rosa DeLauro of New Haven said in a...
Rain fails to deter visitors from Wadsworth Falls State Park on Memorial Day
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Despite the rain and dark clouds, families were outside enjoying the weather at Wadsworth Falls State Park on a Memorial Day Monday. The weather was warm enough to attract Mike Yunga and his family all the way from Brooklyn, New York. “Connecticut is a beautiful place for me,” he said. “We’re […]
Gov. Ned Lamont signs new laws expanding paid sick days, improving health and safety
HARTFORD, Conn. — Gov. Ned Lamont recently signed several bills into law, including one expanding paid sick days. That was a major priority for some Democrats this past session. Now, starting Jan. 1, 2025, workers will have more access to paid time off. Supporters are praising Lamont for signing...
Memorial Day ceremonies altered, but not cancelled due to the weather in some Connecticut towns
WOODBRIDGE, Conn. — While several ceremonies planned for Memorial Day Monday ended up getting cancelled or delayed across Connecticut, some towns and cities made efforts to move their events indoors. In Woodbridge, their annual program was moved to the newly-renovated The Center Café in The Woodbridge Center. Dozens of...
The Deadliest Highway in the U.S. Goes Through 5 New England States
Summer is totally road trip season, and one of the greatest things about living in New England is how perfect it is for summer getaways by car. So many states with such different personalities. Love it. That said, it's probably not a shock when you think about the density and...
Connecticut Retailers Cutting Jobs, Closing Stores Amid Financial Woes
Job Losses, Store Closures Loom for Connecticut Apparel Chains. Two well-known Connecticut retail chains are being impacted by major layoffs and store closures announced by their parent company, which cited financial troubles as the reason for the restructuring.
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