Manchester 43 mins ago

Thousands participate in the 88th running of Manchester Road Race

Happy Thanksgiving! The 88th running of the Manchester Road Race is happening on Thursday. It is one of the largest and most popular Turkey Trots in America and is a tradition in Connecticut. There ar...

  • Hartford 13 hours ago

    I-84 East reopens in Hartford after car crash

    Interstate 84 East has reopened in Hartford after a car crash Wednesday night. The right and center lanes of traffic were closed between exits 48 and 49, but have since reopened. The crash happened at 7:55 p.m. Minor injuries were reported. No additional information was immediately available.

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    Yale University 16 hours ago

    Yale University to offer Beyoncé course centered around cultural impact

    A new course centered around Beyoncé Knowles Carter’s cultural impact will be offered to students at Yale University in the upcoming spring semester. The course, Beyoncé Makes History, will be taught by Professor Daphne A. Brooks, William R Kenan Jr. Professor of African American Studies, American Studies, Women’s Gender & Sexuality Studies and...
  • Bristol 17 hours ago

    Athena looks to close two nursing homes in Bristol

    Athena Health Care Systems is looking to close two nursing homes in Bristol. The healthcare agency filed letters of intent to close Sheriden Woods and Countryside Manor last week. In the letter, Athena said Sheriden Woods is a 146-bed facility, which is located at 325 Stonecrest Dr. There are currently 136 residents staying there. Countryside Manor...
  • Trump administration 17 hours ago

    Trump administration picks aim to pressure states to help with deportations  

    The future Trump Administration is trying to up the pressure on states that have said they won’t cooperate with plans to ramp up deportations of undocumented immigrants.   During a visit to the Texas border Tuesday, incoming border czar Tom Homan warned states that don’t help federal immigration authorities.   “Don’t test us,” Homan...
  • Health care 17 hours ago

    Armed guards coming to some healthcare facilities after workers report dangers

    Some Hartford HealthCare facilities will see armed guards next year after workers spoke out about acts of violence against them from both patients and visitors. Back in September, union members with CHCA District 199 who work at the Hospital of Central Connecticut’s Bradley Memorial Campus in Southington spoke out about clashes with patients ...
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    Meriden 15 hours ago

    Meriden school employee arrested for sending inappropriate texts to student: PD

    A former Meriden school employee has been arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate text messages to a middle school student, police said. Authorities said they’re investigating a report of inappropriate text messages exchanged between a Lincoln Middle School student and a former school climate specialist, whose job is to assist in support...
  • StormTracker 14 hours ago

    Winter storm warnings issued for New England on Thanksgiving Day

    Here comes the season’s biggest snowstorm, so far this winter! Parts of Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, and Maine are under winter storm warnings all day Thanksgiving. Heavy, wet and dense snow is expected and may add up to a foot in some mountain towns. The timing of the snow could come at a very rough time, depending on...

  • Art and Culture 16 hours ago

    Traveling art exhibit highlights history of Puerto Rican Diaspora in US

    Each image displayed at The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University shows a moment in Puerto Rican diaspora history. “Puerto Ricans came here for jobs, around the 1960s and 70s,” Eastern Art Gallery Director Julia Wintner said. The university is currently hosting a traveling exhibition titled “Diasporican: from Dispersion to Integration...
  • Thanksgiving 18 hours ago

    Thousands flock to East Hartford pie factory ahead of Thanksgiving

    Last minute Thanksgiving prep is the talk of the town today, but one local East Hartford pie shop is especially busy. People in Connecticut are passionate about pies. But specifically, Granny’s Pie Factory in East Hartford. “As a child we grew up with Granny’s Pies,” Daniel Roberts, of Vernon, said. “Would not be Thanksgiving witho...
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    Westport 18 hours ago

    Medical examiner identifies woman found dead in Westport nearly 40 years later

    The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) has identified a woman who was found dead in Westport nearly 40 years ago. Authorities said the woman formerly known as Fairfield County Jane Doe has been identified as Barbara Heyward-Manners, who died at the age of 33. The medical examiner used forensic genealogy corporation Othram to identify the w...
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    Brooklyn 19 hours ago

    Men arrested for stealing dozens of gallons of cooking oil in Brooklyn, Conn.

    Two men have been arrested for stealing dozens of gallons of cooking oil from several businesses in the Brooklyn, Connecticut area. State police said officers responded to a local business on Providence Turnpike for a reported theft Wednesday morning. A person reported seeing men in a white van taking cooking oil from local businesses and restauran...
  • Thanksgiving 16 hours ago

    Angel of Edgewood hosts annual pre-Thanksgiving meal for Hartford community

    For the third year, Hartford nonprofit Angel of Edgewood hosted a pre-Thanksgiving breakfast for members of the community in need of a hot meal at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford. “One of the things that I find that is, so disheartening is to see someone who is unhoused given a frozen turkey,” said Angel of Edgewood founder and CEO Jendayi Scott-Miller&#8...
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    Thanksgiving 21 hours ago

    Gov. Lamont releases Thanksgiving message

    Gov. Ned Lamont released his 2024 Thanksgiving message on Wednesday. You can read or watch the statement here. “Annie and I wanted to wish you all the very happiest Thanksgiving. It’s our favorite holiday, I love the history of the holiday. I know it celebrates the harvest festivals going back hundreds of years. It was right about 1621, the pilgrim...
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    NBC CT Responds 22 hours ago

    What shoppers should do before Black Friday

    As tables are getting set for Thanksgiving feasts, some folks are starting to think ahead to Black Friday sales. Planning ahead is the best thing you can do before Black Friday. Shopping experts say this not only helps you stay on budget, but it can keep you from being swindled too. How so you ask? Samantha Gordon, the deals editor…

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