Amber Alert Issued For Missing 11-Year-Old Connecticut Girl Last Seen With Father

Image used for representational purpose only Photo : iStock The East Hartford Police Department (EHPD) issued an Amber Alert on Saturday after a 59-year-old man and his 11-year-old daughter were reported missing. The girl, Amelia Santiago, was...

Inside fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger's forever home in Palm Beach, Florida - which has to fit his seven (grown-up) children!

Dee and I have worked on many houses together, but I would say that this one has been the most challenging,’ says Tommy Hilfiger of his latest home on South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach, Florida. He shares it with his wife of 17 years, Dee...

Connecticut Ranks 7th In U.S. For Research And Innovation

We live alongside some of the most talented and brilliant in the US in New England and the Tri-State area, and new study has just come out that has ranked Connecticut as the 7th best state in the US for 2025 for research and development. Make it...

Connecticut’s Fall Foliage Bucket List: The 2025 Edition

When autumn hits Connecticut, the state turns into a patchwork quilt of brilliant reds, golds, and oranges. From the high ridges of the northwest to the winding roads of the Quiet Corner, these are the five places in 2025 where the foliage is...

The Small Town in New Jersey That Feels Like Stars Hollow 

Fans of Gilmore Girls understand the appeal of Stars Hollow, the fictional Connecticut town where the TV show takes place. It’s cozy and idyllic, and all of the townspeople are on a first-name basis with each other. As it turns out, there’s a...

6 Breathtaking New England Towns To Visit In 2025

Besides boasting small towns that resemble those straight out of Hallmark movies, New England is world-renowned for its stunning fall foliage sights. However, these small towns can be a treat to visit, even beyond the gorgeous foliage. Although...

5 Myths About the State of Connecticut

Connecticut is one of those states that everyone thinks they’ve figured out, but the reality is a little messier. Outsiders tend to reduce the Nutmeg State to a couple of tired stereotypes—rich people, Yale nerds, and Mystic pizza—but if you...

Hotel Design Pioneer Alexandra Champalimaud on the Cultural Hubs to Experience Around Her Connecticut Home

What better way to see the world than through the eyes of our favorite tastemakers? In Hidden Trails, we look at the places that feel most like home to our community of design insiders — wherever those might be — to help you uncover what their...

Connecticut officials encourage caution as wildfire risk increases this fall

Following the historic wildfires that raged across Connecticut around this time last year, state officials hope a similar situation does not unfold in 2025. HARTFORD, Conn. — The fire risk is increasing across Connecticut, according to officials...

Which North America Airports Are Truly Best in Class? Travelers Have Spoken

This past Labor Day weekend, 10.4 million passengers passed through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints, with the agency reporting that it’s on track to break an all-time annual passenger volume record this year. In other...

Top leaf peeping spots in Connecticut are gaining national attention

We are days away from the official start of fall — and you may have noticed some leaves already starting to turn. Lyman Orchards is always a must when it comes to apple picking, fun fall activities and their gorgeous orchards. And they were just...

Why Monarch Butterflies Are Suddenly Everywhere in Connecticut

Getty Images Getty Images Why Monarch Butterflies Are Suddenly Everywhere in Connecticut We’ve already covered the unusual surge of yellowjackets in Connecticut, and then the bird migration maps — now it’s time to talk butterflies. I couldn’t help...

Connecticut Shines As A Top State For Diversity In 2025

A new study has just been released ranking the Most & Least Diverse States in America for 2025, and while Connecticut ranks among the best, New England is also home to three of the least. Connecticut has reaped the benefits of diversity just by...

Connecticut Driver Busted Going the Wrong Way on I-395

Connecticut Man Busted for DUI After Driving the Wrong Way on I-395 Connecticut State Police say a 23-year-old Thompson man had a wild Saturday morning after they caught him driving the wrong way on I-395 in Plainfield. Around 1:50 a.m., troopers...

East Coasters ditch the Hamptons and turn charming summer escape into full time haven

There's an Eastern US town drenched in so much charm that it is becoming a rival to the Hamptons. Nestled in the North West corner of Connecticut, the area looks like the backdrop for a Hallmark movie, with its cobblestone squares, quaint shops...

Back where it all began: Milford hosts its first lobster roll festival

Thousands of people headed to Walnut Beach Saturday to celebrate one of Connecticut's most beloved culinary staples – the hot buttered lobster roll. The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce and Xfinity partnered to hold the city's first lobster...

Report Sounds Alarm on Connecticut Firefighter Shortage

(TNS) — Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlonearlier this year sounded the alarm about the shortage of firefighters in the state in a comprehensive Special Examination on Firefighters report. “I put the report out this spring as a wake-up call,”...

The TRAVEL Act

The TRAVEL Act, H.R. 3400, carries the full name “Territorial Response and Access to Veterans’ Essential Lifecare Act.” The act authorizes the Department of Veteran Affairs to assign physicians to travel to the U.S. territories to provide and...

Amber Alert for Missing Girl Amelia Santiago Canceled After Recovery

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – The Amber Alert for 11-year-old Amelia Santiago has been canceled after she was found safe. The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection confirmed the positive news on Saturday. Amelia was...

35 Years of the ADA, Making Travel Easier for Seniors

In the 35 years since its passage, the Americans with Disabilities Act has left an indelible mark on the lives of seniors in the New York Metro region. Thirty-five years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the...