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WATCH: Large bear spooks family in Connecticut driveway (video)
Watch out! One family in Connecticut had a too-close-for-comfort encounter with a large black bear in front of their home earlier this week. Three children were playing in a driveway in Simsbury, while two seated adults supervised. Unbeknownst to them, another large guest was occupying the same real estate. WATCH...
$10K Mega Millions ticket won in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. — Editor's note: Video above originally aired in October 2023. A Mega Millions ticket sold in Connecticut won $10,000 in Friday night's drawing. The numbers to match are 28-30-44-66-69 and the Mega Ball 2. One ticket sold in Connecticut matched four numbers and the Mega Ball to...
One-of-a-Kind Restaurant Named Most Unusual in Connecticut
I love when restaurants stand out by being different. You have your basic restaurants that have great food and I will always appreciate those, but the ones that stand out and are a bit different make me appreciate them 10x more. When I saw that Love Food came out with...
Family Friday: Hot air balloon festival, Porchfest and local fairs
(WFSB) - This is the weekend before many kids head back to class. Take a break from back-to-school shopping to soak up the final days of summer vacation at these great local events. August 23 – 24 Norton Park. Friday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm. Balloon glow. Fireworks. Saturday: 6:00am...
Step inside a Connecticut modern farmhouse with stunning waterfront views
This waterfront modern farmhouse was desgined by Cardello Architects together with Fletcher Custom Homes, nestled in Rowayton, a coastal village in the city of Norwalk, Connecticut. The narrow waterfront lot presented a design challenge. After looking at the home that used to occupy this lot, the most obvious design decision was to face the garage doors toward the street, but this parcel also included the rights to a side area that had been visually severed from the property.
New Study Says Connecticut is More Boring Than Watching Paint Dry
I used to fear boredom, worrying about what I would do if I had nothing to occupy my time. Now, I welcome it, as being bored simply means there are no fires to put out. Perhaps that's why I'm perfectly fine with the results of a new study showing that my home state is among the nation's most boring.
Breeze Squeezes into New Haven
Of all the things that happened while I was on vacation, it was Breeze’s decision to roll into New Haven that caused more people to text me than anything else. (Good thing I had DND set on my phone….) Since Avelo went into the market in 2021 and...
3 Bison Run Away From Connecticut Ranch – Return With Adorable Newborn Days Later!
NORTH BRANFORD, CT – A trio of bison who escaped their pasture in Connecticut in the early hours Sunday returned home on their own on Tuesday night, with a newborn in tow, officials said. Wanna listen to this article? Jack has a video for you at the bottom of this article!
Bears Call New Milford Home
A black bear has been making regular visits to a New Milford neighborhood, rummaging through trash cans and lounging in residents’ backyards. The bear, described by locals as a “repeat offender,” has been seen on Eden Lane about three to four times a month. While the bear has not shown aggression, residents are on alert. Across much of the state, as bear populations grow, these encounters are becoming more common. Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection advises using bear locks on garbage cans and reporting sightings to help track the bear population’s expansion.
Connecticut Garden Journal: Easy greens to plant now and eat in fall
One of the trends I've noticed in our region is longer and warmer falls. This is an opportunity to garden more and now is the time to start planting quick maturing, cool weather loving veggies. The easiest veggie to grow for a fall harvest is greens. Spinach, lettuce, arugula, escarole,...
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