News across Greater Hartford
West Hartford Business Buzz: September 28, 2026
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton Autumn officially arrived last Tuesday – and the weather seemed to change abruptly, too. After a…
Duplicate billing fix can lower cost of health care
Addressing duplicative billing in healthcare is critical for New England’s Medicare beneficiaries -- and for taxpayers.
Why I’m a CT YIMBY
Many Nutmeggers believe that the built environment in which they live must never be altered. But we should react to change with openness.
Conard High School Dedicates New Mural in Partnership with Rise Up
The Conard administration and students celebrate new mural focusing on the theme “Your Choices Matter.” By Maddie O'Connell On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the administration at West Hartford's Conard High School unveiled the school's new mural alongside Conard student-athletes. The…
They served their time in prison. Then the bills arrived.
Hundreds of CT residents have had money seized through a law that allows the state to charge a fee for every day a person spends in prison.
The Vernon grumble over rumble/mumble
There has been some grumbling in Vernon about rumble strips. But is there a quieter way to save lives?
Olivia Rodrigo Launches Unraveled Tour With Career-Spanning Setlist
Olivia Rodrigo kicked off her 2026 Unraveled Tour in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 25, giving fans their first look at a new live show built aro...
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 26Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in 2021 Shooting Death of Yonkers Man
Joseph Pichardo Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today that a Connecticut man pleaded guilty to murder for the January 2021 shooting death of 24-year-old Yonkers resident Joseph Pichardo. The defendant, Claismar Abreu Then, 32, of Hartford, Connecticut,…
Another Thriller Between East Hartford and Conard Football
West Hartford's Conard High School hosted East Hartford for a Friday Night Lights football game on Sept. 25. Sports reporting is sponsored by Keating Agency Insurance Quarterback Henry Tamaccio finds space to run. Conard vs. East Hartford. Sept. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Paul…
Playhouse on Park’s 18th Season Opens With ‘The Happiest Man on Earth’
Playhouse on Park has opened its 18th season with The Happiest Man on Earth, a one-man show by Mark St. Germain, adapted from the memoir of the same name by Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku. By Roz Green Sasha Brätt, Co-Artistic Director of Playhouse on Park. Photo credit: Roz Green…
Hall Boys Soccer Beats Berlin in Heated Match
The Hall boys soccer team hosted Berlin on Thursday in West Hartford. Sports reporting is sponsored by Keating Agency Insurance By Gigi Altieri In a fast paced game, Hall boys soccer faced off against Berlin Thursday evening at Conard High School in West Hartford, dominating the…
Several New Laws Take Effect Oct. 1 in Connecticut
This year’s laws include some focused on protecting immigrants, increasing safety on the roads and putting safeguards in place for both chatbots and Automatic License Plate Readers. By Viktoria Sundqvist, CTNewsJunkie.com More than 90 new Connecticut laws will take effect in…