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New Haven Pizza Crawl: 4 Essential Pizzerias
Pizza lovers who travel to New Haven, Connecticut are transported to a time when America was a raging industrial center – a time when coal fired ovens the size of small trucks churned out pizzas by the hundreds to the hungry working masses. The best New Haven pizzerias still...
Stop & Shop recalls chicken over missing allergen on label
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Stop & Shop is recalling a poultry product after an allergen was left off the label. The 7 oz prepackaged Italian breaded chicken cutlets could be missing the milk allergen on the label, the company announced on Friday. The chicken is under the company’s private brand. The recall applies to […]
Four houses proposed at site of former Spring Hill Road animal rescue
MONROE, CT — Neighbors of the SPCA of Connecticut Animal Shelter railed against the facility at 359 Spring Hill Road when it first opened in the early 2000s, but the dog kennels were a grandfathered use. The owner, Frederick Acker, fought with town officials over the number of dogs allowed on the property over the years and, due to financial woes, the shelter closed down for good last year.
Hundreds Fill The Green … To Read!
Nose deep in books on the Green, roughly 800 young New Haveners were transported to watching a Bronx street performer bust a move, to visiting a second-floor apartment in a Russian mining town, to spending some time with the Cat in the Hat — all as part of an annual “read-in” downtown.
At the Movies: ‘Twisters’ & ‘Oddity’
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — To be honest, the only thing I remember about Jan de Bont’s “Twister” is the cow. Well, and Van Halen’s song for the soundtrack. But here we are, close to 30 years later, with “Twisters.”. Daisy Edgar Jones fills...
Laughs For Life: Local comedy group shines the spotlight on addiction
Stepping up to the open mic! Local comedians are launching a series of new shows to bolster the standup scene in Hartford, but organizers are also shining the spotlight outwards on thousands of people across the state impacted by addiction. At first glance, it looks like a garage, but with...
Taco Festival Returns for Fourth Year
Taco-lovers are heading back to the Guilford Fairgrounds as the New England Taco Festival returns for its fourth year on July 27 and 28. The festival, billed as a one-of-a-kind event, spans over two days, bringing music and entertainment, along with the eponymous tacos. Thousands and thousands of tacos, according to organizers who note that the vendors will offer over 100 different kinds of tacos — everything from carne asada, shrimp tacos, barbacoa, and birria tacos to tacos al pastor, tacos de pescado, and chorizo tacos, and more.
The Pizza Files with Taste of New Haven: Ozzy’s Apizza Comes to the Elm City from LA and More Saucy News
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Guest Host Laura Hutchinson recently met with Colin Caplan, founder of Taste of New Haven, to discuss the latest in the world of pizza. Caplan, a well-known, local ‘pizza guru,’ shared exciting news about the grand opening of Ozzy’s Apizza, a New Haven-style pizzeria coming to East Rock Market, in New Haven. “Ozzy’s Apizza is returning home from LA and will open on August 2nd. It’s going to be a standout in the East Rock Market on Nichols St.,” Caplan announced.
Win tickets to ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil
Listen to Anna and Raven all this week at 9am for your chance to win a pair of tickets to opening night on November 29th of ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil. ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story this season at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT, for a strictly limited engagement, November 29 through December 8, 2024.
Time Travel: BHS's 1999 Valedictorians, Salutatorians and a Look at Eastpointe Area with No Businesses
These are Bridgeport's 1999 academic leaders when Harrison County Schools recognized valedictorians and salutatorians. The valadictorians include Jason Jackson, Matt Hazey, Ashley Maxey, Jaimee Compton, Allison Starkey, Jessica Harvey, Jaclyn Elsey, Abbey Stanley, Kristen Moore, Christina Grisso, and salutatorians Kathleen Miller, Lea Sellas, Whitney Moore, Andrea Rossetti, and Julie Felton.
Open Mic Surgery Keeps It Weird
Bill. E. Basquitte Ball. Alice McGill Photos. Bill. E. K, alternatively known as Bill. E. Basquitte Ball, flipped through a colorful display of papers piled into a manila folder, on the backs of which he had scribbled his poems. He introduced his piece “Secret Saccharine” and began to read.
Oddfellows Bring Indie Music to Paradise Green
Come early, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and visit Stratford’s Complete Streets Pop-Up on the Green. Learn all about the Complete Streets initiative to make Stratford a more Bike and Walking Friendly town. Opportunity to voice your thoughts on Complete Streets. Bring a lawn chair, snacks, beverage of choice...
Flautist Sherry Winston’s Band to Perform Branford Jazz Series on July 25
Known for her combination of eloquent taste and value of playing melodically, flautist Sherry Winston has achieved success in the music and business industries. On Thursday, July 25, she will display her exemplary musical attributes as part of the 2024 Branford Jazz Series on the Branford Green. A graduate of...
Young Readers Rejoice With A Book Or Two Of Joy
Seven-year-old Sania Stroud. "Even if there's a loud noise at night and your joy is scared away, it comes streaming right back with the light of the silvery moon," she read. Lucy Gellman Photos. LaKisha Jordan was halfway through The Little Book of Joy when seven-year-old Brooklyn Anderson leaned in,...
Fashion show to reflect spirit of American West July 21
The energy of the American West and the joys of freedom will be celebrated on the fashion catwalk this Sunday, July 21 in Bridgeport. Chasity Aniece Productions, which mounts fashion shows featuring local and area fashion designers throughout the year, will be presenting “The Untamed Fashion Show.”. “The production...
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