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Tina Kiniry Management to Present ‘THE LOOK’ Fashion Event
West Hartford-based Tina Kiniry Management will host a fashion event and breast cancer research fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. Courtesy image Submitted Join Tina Kiniry Management for an unforgettable evening where fashion, community, and purpose come together. "THE LOOK"…
Civility Summit Brings Greater Hartford Community Together
The Town of West Hartford, in collaboration with the Capitol Region Council of Governments, hosted the Greater Hartford Civility Summit at Town Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 16, giving students, residents, and local politicians the opportunity to share different perspectives on…
Op-Ed: Beyond the Ballot – Democracy Doesn’t End on Election Day
Thoughts about a forum held on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 at the Noah Webster Library in West Hartford. By Zillah M. Fluker, Ph.D. On Monday, Sept. 21, I attended “Beyond the Ballot: A Community Conversation on Civic Engagement,” hosted by the West Hartford African American Social &…
‘One of the Best Sportswriters of His Generation’ Calls West Hartford Home: Meet Seth Wickersham
A conversation with Seth Wickersham on his new book, Tom Brady, and life in West Hartford. By Melissa Cole "One of the best sportswriters of his generation. Maybe the best." That's how ESPN's Wright Thompson describes his colleague Seth Wickersham in the foreword to Wickersham's…
Second-Half Wakeup Gives Hall Girls Soccer Win Over Northwest Catholic
The two West Hartford teams met Wednesday night. Sports reporting is sponsored by Keating Agency Insurance Northwest Catholic goalie Allison West finds the loose ball in a crowd. Hall vs. Northwest Catholic girls soccer. Sept. 23, 2026. Photo credit: Paul Palmer By Paul Palmer…
From Running to Riding: Gavin Sherry’s Change of Sport is Working Out Just Fine
Gavin Sherry, a 2022 graduate of West Hartford's Conard High School, will compete in a world championship race this week. Sports reporting is sponsored by Keating Agency Insurance Gavin Sherry on the podium (left). Courtesy USA Cycling By Paul Palmer Former Conard High School…
West Hartford Zoning Board of Appeals Denies Appeal of Pheasant Hill Drive Airbnb Owners
Lisa Khan and Alexander Khan had filed an appeal challenging the order of a West Hartford zoning enforcement order that said operating 39 Pheasant Hill Drive as an Airbnb is an illegal use of the property they own. West Hartford Zoning Board of Appeals hearing. Sept. 16, 2026.…
[Update] MDC Holding Hazardous Waste Collection in West Hartford Postponed
Household Hazardous Waste will be collected in West Hartford has been postponed due to the forecast of inclement weather from Saturday, Sept. 26 to Saturday, Oct. 31. [Updated, Sept. 24, 2026] Submitted The Metropolitan District (MDC) provides its customers with an…
[Update] Community Preparedness Day in West Hartford Has Been Canceled
Community Preparedness Day was scheduled to be held at West Hartford Town Hall on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, but has been canceled due to the weather forecast. [Updated, Sept. 24, 2026] Submitted The Town of West Hartford has canceled its Community Preparedness Day, originally…
New App Now in Use for Town of West Hartford Parking
ParkMobile is now one of the options for paying for parking in West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square. By Ronni Newton The Town of West Hartford recently added ParkMobile as one of the apps that can be used for paying for parking in West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square…
‘The Vetting Process Has Not Worked’ – Central CT State President Steps Down Amid Investigation
State Sen. Derek Slap (D-West Hartford), Senate chair of the legislature’s Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, said in choosing a new president the Board of Regents should listen to campus stakeholders, who know what kind of leadership is required to ensure…
Pedestrian Struck by Car While Crossing Street in West Hartford
West Hartford Police said the pedestrian was transported to a local hospital following the crash. By Ronni Newton West Hartford Police are investigating an incident that occurred Tuesday morning involving a pedestrian who was injured after being struck by a motor vehicle.…