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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…
Virtual Author Talk with Veronica Roth - Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 pm
Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation. Registration is required.

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…

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…

Conard Varsity Soccer Holds Their Own Against Strong RHAM Team
The Conard boys soccer team hosted RHAM Tuesday afternoon in West Hartford, with the game ending in a scoreless draw. Sports reporting is sponsored by Keating Agency Insurance By Jacob Fukuyama “I have no regrets.” Conard coach Greg Smedburg ended the game against RHAM by…

ConnCORP CEO Erik Clemons to step down in October
The news comes just weeks after Clemons announced that he would leave his role as CEO of the ConnCAT, a sister organization.
Not another Boston: How CT can find its place in the AI economy
For 37 years Connecticut has lacked a credible answer to its stagnation. But the AI revolution has flipped the odds in our favor.
Softball: Huskies host Bridgeport for second fall contest
Less than a week after neutralizing Iona University with a 14-run victory, the UConn women’s softball team will return to the field to host some in-state competition.
Women’s Hockey: Huskies open season at St. Cloud State
After over six months without regular season UConn hockey, the UConn women’s team will hit the ice tonight against St. Cloud State. UConn enters the regular season ranked seventh in the USCHO poll. It comes off a 3-2 exhibition loss against the Quinnipiac Bobcats at home where…
Volleyball: Huskies set to open Big East play at home
The UConn volleyball team (7-6) kicks off conference play at home this weekend, welcoming the Marquette Golden Eagles and DePaul Blue Demons to Storrs. After a challenging nonconference slate, the Huskies will look to establish early momentum against Big East foes.
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.