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Gwyneth Paltrow And Her Husband Brad Falchuk Wear Matching White Shirts While Dropping Of His Son At College
It’s that time of year when kids are heading off to college and celebrity parents are popping up on campuses! The latest stars to drop off their college-bound child were Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, Brad Falchuk. The couple was spotted on M...
Cheshire High School announces death of student, shares grief resources
CHESHIRE, Conn. (WTNH) — The Cheshire High School principal this week announced the sudden passing of a student. In a statement to parents and students Thursday, Principal Mary Joscelyn-Gadd said they are unable to release the name of the child due to confidentiality laws and out of respect for the family’s privacy. School activities were […]
Friday, Aug. 23 Recovery Update, Kinneytown Area, Town Of Seymour
SEYMOUR — The following information was shared on social media the morning of Friday, Aug. 23 by the Office of the First Selectwoman:. This update is about the Kinneytown Dam and the surrounding area. I hope this answers some questions and concerns. Kinneytown Dam and Powerhouse:. At least two...
CT Dept. of Housing, Housing Finance Authority team up to provide funds for affordable housing
The Connecticut Department of Housing is teaming up with the Housing Finance Authority to provide millions of dollars in loans and grants to help build more affordable housing in the area.
Sunrise times are getting later. Here's when it rises after 6 a.m. in CT
The sun is starting to rise later, and that can only mean that fall is on our doorstep. With sunrise creeping a little later every day, people with alarm clocks set to the early hours of the morning may be noticing the they're now waking up before the sunrise. Before you know...
What to know about the Connecticut Renaissance Faire starting next weekend
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is almost here. Back for its 26th year, this annual faire is a recreation of a 16th-century harvest festival set right in "New England's Olde England," offering an experience that blends history, fantasy and tradition for all ages to enjoy. ...
UConn debuts new dorms and dining hall
The University of Connecticut has opened a new residence hall and dining hall this year at 626 Gilbert Road. The new facility, Connecticut Hall, is a part of South Campus. Like other South Campus halls, it will consist of suite-style rooms. Full suites include two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Connecticut Hall will also have smaller suites with fewer bedrooms, beds and bathrooms.
WOW 2024: Making a home for the new Huskies
There’s no denying that move-in weekend at the University of Connecticut is nerve-wracking, no matter if you’re a first-year student or a returning Husky. Between meeting new roommates for the first time and settling into an unfamiliar and empty room, the next few days may seem like a non-stop series of challenges. But, setting those concerns aside, you may have noticed the colorful signs reading “WOW” outside the Student Union or perhaps encountered one of the many “WOW Leaders” darting around the campus — both hinting that this weekend has something special in store to support Huskies: The Week of Welcome.
Calling all freshmen: Check out this hidden gem in the UConn sports scene
While most people know the University of Connecticut as the “Basketball Capital of the World,” there’s one corner of the UConn athletics scene that can be a valuable resource to incoming freshmen: soccer games. The games, mostly on weekday evenings and Sunday afternoons, are perfect for new...
An Introduction to the Hook C
Nestled beyond the Rizza Performance Center and the UConn Volleyball Center is Elliot Ballpark, where the UConn baseball team, fondly nicknamed the Hook C — after the decal on their caps — resides. Jim Penders, a 1966 graduate of UConn, leads this squad and has been a key...
A touch more humid with a widely scattered Sunday shower
What a day yesterday! Comfortable humidity, low 80s, lots of sun. I was boating on the Sound and there was almost no chop either! Great news for the bluefish tournament. Today looks pretty good as well, but not as nice with a little wildfire smoke in the am, some PM clouds and more humidity. There […]
Backus Hospital to open new MRI building next year: How it's better for patients
The next expansion for Backus Hospital will help it provide quality care at all times of day. The hospital is expanding its radiology department, visible from the outside between the Emergency Room entrance and the campus exit, will house two MRIs which will be operational 24/7. The expansion will also feature a mural outside. ...
Two more senior administrators leave Bristol school system; Former communications director sues
With classes starting in only a week and an interim leader in charge, the second-in-command of Bristol’s school system is resigning. Deputy Superintendent Michael Dietter announced Wednesday that he is leaving, months after Superintendent Kate Carbone left her job heading the school district where state educators are investigating allegations of testing “irregularities” at an elementary ...
People in Business: Aug. 26, 2024
Discovering Justice recognized Springfield’s Thomas Rachele as a “Partner for Justice” at its annual gala that was held on June 26 at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter in Boston. The gala raised $325,000 for the organization’s statewide program. In recognizing Rachele for his partnership since 2021,...
Historic Springfield movie palace presents development challenge as it heads for auction
SPRINGFIELD – Somehow, a few long-deflated party balloons are caught in a chandelier hanging in the water-stained and long-dark Paramount Theater. They are reminders of a party that’s been over for a while. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
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