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The question I cannot put down is not what China is doing. It is what we stopped doing.
Hall Student Council Hosts Back-to-School Picnic
Hall’s student council kicked off fall with a back-to-school picnic taking place on Sept. 25. beginning at 6 p.m. in the bus loop parking lot. By Kate Levine After hosting a “trial run” picnic last spring, the student council at West Hartford's Hall High School has now begun what…
Consumer Diary: Reimbursement, Dog Water
Consumer columnist and West Hartford resident Harlan Levy has more than 20 years of experience writing stories about everyday experiences that anyone could encounter. Harlan Levy. Courtesy photo By Harlan Levy First some good personal news: In my Sept. 16 column I wrote about how…
UConn is giving CT students a science project to help address air quality issues
Student-built air purifiers can partially address poor school air quality, but teachers said CT must focus on a larger, long-term fix.
Teen Improv Workshop with Shakesperience Saturday, October 3, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Teens experience the fun of improvisational acting. Professional actors from Shakesperience Productions will go over the basics of improv, then lead the group in some games and short scenes. No acting experience needed! Registration is required.
Children’s Mythology Acting Workshop with Shakesperience Saturday, October 3, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Kids bring classic Greek and Roman myths to life! You will get to act out stories on stage as famous characters like Hercules or Pandora. It is a fun way to practice their acting skills and build big confidence! Register today!
Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards
The change furthers Trump’s promise to revoke policies that encouraged or created incentives for the production of electric vehicles.
PODCAST: CT charges its prisoners — and the financial impact can be life changing
Ginny Monk discusses her story, written with Andrew Brown, about a law allowing the state to charge people for the cost of their incarceration.
Recent ICE arrests at CT airports draw officials’ ire
Elected officials pointed to how public spaces like courthouses, city streets and bus stops that have been targeted by ICE in recent weeks.
Multiple People Injured Monday in 3 Separate Crashes on Albany Avenue in West Hartford
West Hartford Police said there were three unrelated crashes Monday morning on Albany Avenue, including one involving a school bus. By Ronni Newton Three separate and unrelated crashes occurred on a rainy Monday morning in West Hartford, and included a rollover, a bus vs.…
New CT AI, data privacy laws go into effect Oct. 1. What to know
After previous failed attempts, lawmakers in Connecticut made progress on artificial intelligence legislation this year, passing a massive 39-section bill that seeks to do everything from outline AI workforce development programs to regulate the social media use of minors. The…
Olivia Rodrigo Opens Unraveled Tour With Flowers, Hits and a Dramatic Transformation
Olivia Rodrigo launched her Unraveled Tour with a sold-out opening night at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut, on Sept. 25. The two-hour conc...