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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
Living
Before he became a president JFK was a prankster in CT
Things To Do
5 cute towns to visit this summer in Connecticut
Living
Column: ‘Tear down’ culture makes it easy to forget about history
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SEEN: Derby High School Prom 2022
Food + Drink
Somos Arepas offers Venezuelan fast-casual fare
Seen Photo Galleries
SEEN: Seymour High School prom 2022
Things To Do
5 Puerto Rican Day parades and festivals in Connecticut
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
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
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'
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
Read local this spring with five more spring titles from CT authors.
By TinaMarie Craven
Things To Do
Kentucky Derby parties in CT: From mint juleps to festive hats
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
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
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 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
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
Food
7 new CT restaurants to check out this May
Check out these seven new and noteworthy Connecticut restaurants.
By Leeanne Griffin
Living
CT Public's 'Restaurant Road Trip' features Fairfield County
"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)
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
In Connecticut, summer is marked by the opening of seasonal creameries, seafood joints and hot dog stands.
By Sarajane Sullivan