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  • A Greenwich Community Sailing School student, center, practices capsize recovery while taking part in a sailing class in Greenwich Cove in 2015. The business, which has been in town for 24 years. will not continue in 2022 as a lease dispute between the two sides has ended the relationship.
    Things To Do
    Your guide to water activities in Connecticut
    From sailing on the Long Island Sound to spending a day at Lake Compounce, here are some water activities in CT to beat the heat. 
    By Nicole Funaro
  • President John F. Kennedy, shown during his news conference at the State Department today, said it was "a mistake" for the Defense Department investigators to suggest use of lie detectors in checking on who gave a newsman an Air Force memorandum charging abuse by Senate committee aides.
    Living
    Before he became a president JFK was a prankster in CT
  • Madison, Connecticut - Wednesday, October 23, 2019: Enjoy the mild fall weather, Bob Kyrcz of Madison and his dog Brie, a Rat Terrier mix, start their evening walk on the beach Thursday at Hammonasset State Park in Madison.
    Things To Do
    5 cute towns to visit this summer in Connecticut
  • A excavator from AAIS Corp. in West Haven tears down part of Canaan House on the Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown in 2016.
    Living
    Column: ‘Tear down’ culture makes it easy to forget about history
  • Derby High School hosted its prom on Friday, May 13, 2022 at The Birchwoods at Oak Lane Country Club in Woodbridge, Conn. Were you SEEN?
    Seen Photo Galleries
    SEEN: Derby High School Prom 2022
  • Plated arepas and other Venezuelan food from Somos Handcrafted Arepas.
    Food + Drink
    Somos Arepas offers Venezuelan fast-casual fare
  • Seymour High School held its prom on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, Conn. Were you SEEN?
    Seen Photo Galleries
    SEEN: Seymour High School prom 2022
  • Things To Do
    5 Puerto Rican Day parades and festivals in Connecticut
    The annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on Park Avenue in Bridgeport, Conn. on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Time to scream and sing "Que bonita bandera, la bandera Puertorriqueña" sang by Plena Libre at Puerto Rican Day parades and festivals around Connecticut. By Jailene Cuevas
  • Living
    CT beach makes Travel + Leisure ‘Best Beaches in the U.S.’ list
    Ocean Beach Park Summer is coming sooner than you think and now there is a must-go-to beach in Connecticut that made Travel + Leisure's "Best Beaches in the U.S." list. By Jailene Cuevas
  • Living
    Your guide to accessing CT beaches this summer
    James Lee, 14, of Milford, goes the extra mile burying himself in the sand and covered in seaweed to portray a merman during the annual sand sculpture competition at Walnut Beach in Milford Conn. on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Live judging was cancelled for fear of rain, but contestants were still able to submit photographs of their finished sculptures for judging in a virtual competition. From Hammonasset Beach State Park to town parks, beaches around Connecticut kick off their seasons starting Memorial Day weekend. By Nicole Funaro
  • Living
    Two CT artists share how injuries led them to become 'savants'
    Alder Crocker is an artist with acquired savant syndrome.  Injuries to the neck and spine led two CT men to become artists without any formal training. It's known as "acquired savant syndrome." By Joel Lang
  • Living
    Five (more) books by CT authors to read this spring
    Check out new books by local authors. Read local this spring with five more spring titles from CT authors.  By TinaMarie Craven
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  • 5 indoor CT greenhouses for a taste of summer in the cold of winter
  • 8 new CT restaurants, breweries and wineries to try this Nov.
  • CT Magazine restaurant reviews from the 1970s and now
  • CT's best outdoor dining on the town, according to CT Mag
  • Three wine varieties you’ve never heard of but should be drinking
  • Where to find Detroit-style, grandma and Sicilian pizzas in CT
  • Things To Do
    Kentucky Derby parties in CT: From mint juleps to festive hats
    Mint Julep in Kentucky Derby style metal cup  Don your best hat and head out to watch "the greatest two minutes in sports." These Connecticut restaurants are hosting Kentucky Derby parties on May 7. By Leeanne Griffin
  • Food
    CT restaurants offering Mother’s Day brunch and dinner
    Flowers The mothers in your life deserve a special day, and these Connecticut restaurants are rolling out memorable Mother's Day menus for brunch and dinner.  By Leeanne Griffin
  • Food
    12 Cinco de Mayo events in Connecticut
    Guacamole and margaritas from Geronimo Southwest Grill & Tequila Bar, with locations in Fairfield and New Haven. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with special menus, drinks and parties at these Connecticut restaurants and bars. All events are on May 5 unless otherwise noted. By Leeanne Griffin
  • Travel
    Avelo, Breeze airlines remove mask mandate after judge's ruling
    Avelo Airlines launched its inaugural flight from Tweed New Haven Regional Airport to Orlando on Nov. 3, 2021. Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways, which both have Connecticut hubs, have removed their mask requirements following the CDC ruling.  By Nicole Funaro
  • Living
    Prom and graduation dates for Bridgeport-area towns
    Ansonia High School High school prom and graduation season is just getting started. From Milford to Westport, here are the proms and graduations happening in the Greater Bridgeport area this spring. By Nicole Funaro
Most Popular
  1. ‘It makes no sense:’ Hundreds mourn Shelton teen James McGrath
  2. Coleman Bros. Carnival returns to Shelton
  3. Torrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame to induct 26th class Sunday
  4. Staples named Shelton officer of the year, praises ‘team effort’
  5. James McGrath fatally stabbed after fight between students at rival CT schools, warrant states
  6. Derby-Shelton Memorial Day Parade returns with new starting point
  7. Shelton High announces high honor, honor rolls
  • Food
    7 new CT restaurants to check out this May
    Eduardo Sanchez slices a stinger pepper and sausage pizza fresh out the oven during the opening day at Riko's Pizza in Stamford, Conn. Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Riko's Pizza opened a new location at 2010 West Main St. in Stamford on Tuesday. The menu features a variety of thin crust pizzas, including the famous hot oil pizza, as well as salad pizzas, hot wings, and a full bar with an innovative cocktail menu. Check out these seven new and noteworthy Connecticut restaurants. By Leeanne Griffin
  • Living
    CT Public's 'Restaurant Road Trip' features Fairfield County
    Chef Plum at Oar & Oak in Stratford, pictured with guests, chef Dan Kardos and restaurant co-owner Peter Massey. "Restaurant Road Trip," a food and travel series with host Chef Plum, will be part of Connecticut Public's recent coverage expansion into Fairfield County. By Leeanne Griffin
  • Food
    CT restaurants that have opened in 2022 (so far)
    The Taco Project's menu features tacos with fillings like classic ground beef, free-range chicken, skirt steak, tempura-battered shrimp, and fish tacos with choice of sauteed or battered and fried cod. Connecticut has already seen a slew of new restaurants debut in 2022.  By Leeanne Griffin, Hearst Connecticut Media Staff
  • Things To Do
    Enjoy a pint at these Connecticut beer festivals
    Smoke in the Valley, Connecticut's largest Craft Beer Festival took place at Bad Sons Beer Co. in Derby on October 5, 2019. Festival goers enjoyed local breweries, a homebrew competition and live music. Were you SEEN? Between trying new brewers and sipping on classics, Connecticut's beer festivals offer the opportunity to try a number of concoctions from brewers all across the state. By Andrew DaRosa
  • Food
    4/20 dinners in CT include a hot dog contest, ‘Big Mac’ empanadas
    Texas "taquitos" from the upcoming Bear's Smokehouse BBQ / The Vulgar Chef 4/20 dinner menu. April 20 has become a "high holiday" for cannabis users, and this year, a few Connecticut restaurants are marking the occasion with special dinners. By Leeanne Griffin
  • Home + Living
    9 gardens and arboretums to explore this summer in CT
    Volunteer Martina Dosham works in the greenhouse at Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens in Stamford, Conn. Thursday, April 4, 2019. Read on for nine gardens, arboretums and parks to visit this summer in CT. By Sarajane Sullivan
  • Living
    Easter bunnies make cute gifts, but CT experts say think twice
    Gray and white rabbit in a basket on a wooden background.  "They are not an impulse purchase, they're a long-time commitment," said Thibault, who opened Hopalong Hollow in 2004.  By Adriana Morga
  • Travel
    Here's where you can fly on Breeze Airways out of Bradley Airport
    5. Cleveland-Elyria, Ohio Population decrease due to migration, 2010-2017: -33,117 Breeze Airways launched at Bradley International Airport in May 2021, and it now offers 11 travel destinations from the Windsor Locks airport. By Nicole Funaro
  • Food
    Here's when CT's lobster roll spots open for the 2022 season
    Lobster roll at Sea Swirl Mystic. Seasonal Connecticut seafood restaurants are opening their doors, or setting dates for when they'll serve their first lobster roll of 2022. By Leeanne Griffin
  • Living
    Here's when some of CT's summer eateries open for 2022 season
    St. Vincent's 28th Annual SWIM Across the Sound marathon at Captain's Cove Seaport in Bridgeport, Conn., on Saturday July 25, 2015. MThe swim features over 150 amateur swimmers protected by a fleet of over 80 boats, all protected by volunteers, who will swim across Long Island Sound in relay teams. Money raised here supports over 30,000 people annually who are battling cancer. In Connecticut, summer is marked by the opening of seasonal creameries, seafood joints and hot dog stands. By Sarajane Sullivan
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