Amtrak's new fleet of Acela trains will not reach top speed in Connecticut

Amtrak is preparing to roll out its brand new fleet of fast-speed trains known as the NextGen Acela. The company plans to begin with five new trains and expects to have 28 new trains by 2027. The NextGen Acela includes comfortable seating, a snack...

Ex-Walmart worker’s unexcused concussion-related absences may show bias

Dive Brief: Walmart failed to dismiss a former personal shopper’s claim that the retailer failed to accommodate her disability after she sustained injuries in a non-work-related accident, thereby violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and...

Best State Park Beaches in Connecticut To Visit To Close Out Summer

With summer winding down, I don’t know about you, but I start thinking about one last day by the water. Luckily, the state park beaches in Connecticut are perfect for that, with wide ocean shores, sparkling lakes, and quiet stretches of sand where...

Cicadas Are Back Buzzing Through The Connecticut Summer Air

That long stretch of 90-95 degree heat and high humidity that Connecticut saw at the beginning of August has proven to be the alarm clock for a rare visitor, the cicadas are out of the ground and buzzing in those trees all around you. At first you...

The cookies are often called 'best I’ve had'. This CT baker travels the state to get them to you

For Kira Provenzano, baking is her “love language.” And a love of baking nurtured as a little girl baking by her mom’s side and a happy daydream of having her own business led Provenzano to fulfill her life’s dream. “One of my earliest memories is...

HGTV Picks A Must-See Connecticut Stop For Labor Day Weekend Travelers

Posted Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 1:36 pm ET|Updated Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 1:54 pm ET CONNECTICUT — The Labor Day Weekend is the time for road trips, and HGTV editors have put together a list of their favorite roadside attractions in each state to plan...

Auditors: Harford City Councilman “violated travel policy for personal gain”

Hartford City Councilman Alexander Thomas violated the city’s travel policies regarding spending on the city’s credit card during a trip to Washington D.C. in April of 2025 to attend the 2025 YEO Convening Conference, a convention for young,...

Morrissey axes concerts over assassination threat

Morrissey has cancelled two upcoming concerts following a “credible threat” to assassinate him on stage. The 66-year-old musician was due to play shows in Connecticut and Boston over the weekend but both have been axed after the threat was made. A...

Want to spend the day at a beach town? Condé Nast picked this one

While you can certainly keep swimming Rhode Island's water well past Labor Day, it does start to feel like beach season is coming to close. Which means it's time to soak up the last of the season while you still can. One Rhode Island beach town...

Gilbert Family Band entertains Long Beach Island visitors with free concerts

A family band is making life even more relaxing on Long Beach Island. The Gilbert Family Band includes 7-year-old son Blaze on bass and 10-year-old son Fox on keyboards. JP Gilbert plays guitar and is a music teacher, while his wife is also a...

The First PGA Tour Superstore in Connecticut Opens in Norwalk

NORWALK, Conn – The first PGA Tour Superstore in Connecticut has opened in Norwalk on Saturday, August 16, at the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Richards Avenue. Over a hundred people lined up in anticipation to explore the new store and make...

From Flights to Festivals, Hemp THC Drinks Are a Legal, Easy Way for Travelers to Unwind

Today, major cannabis brands and upstarts alike have reliable hemp-derived THC drinks that go through the same rigorous care and testing as the cannabis sold in dispensaries. The difference? You can buy them at the same stores you pick up your...

What would you do? How 'Phillies Karen' affair can be lesson

A father gave a home run ball he caught for his son to a woman who confronted him at a baseball game. The father chose to de-escalate the situation as a teaching moment for his children who were watching. The incident went viral, leading to online...

Elisabeth Strillacci: The freedom to travel once again

By Elisabeth Strillacci I started with some other idea this week, but things have changed and as usual, I’m dragging you all along for the ride. Seat belts, if you would please! Jim and I have not had a chance to travel much together in recent...

Fatal car crash occurs in Connecticut after driver flees from police officer

The two-vehicle crash happened around 11:45 a.m. on Saturday in Portland on Route 17. A woman who fled from police in Glastonbury was reportedly killed. PORTLAND, Connecticut — The Portland Police Department in Connecticut is reporting that a...

Old Lyme Resident State Trooper to Leave Post After Five Years

OLD LYME–The resident state trooper in charge of the Old Lyme Police Department for the past five years will be leaving early next month to lead the Connecticut State Police peer support program. Connecticut State Police Resident State Trooper...

Ellis Brooklyn's Salty Coastal Scent Will Transport You to Cousins Beach

Key Takeaways On August 23, Ellis Brooklyn launches its latest perfume, Vanilla Salt. The fragrance has notes of sea salt, vanilla, jasmine, and blonde woods. It perfectly captures that end of summer energy. The Summer I Turned Pretty is obviously...

Big bouncy park to return to Virginia Beach’s Lynnhaven Mall through mid-October

A big bouncy park is bringing the fun back to the Lynnhaven Mall parking lot this year. Funbox, a Southern California-based franchise, plans to run an eight-weekend inflatable playground Aug. 29 through Oct. 19. It will feature 25,000 square feet...

The WNBA semifinalists we'd like to see get a ring, from Napheesa Collier to Kelsey Mitchell

So far, the WNBA playoffs have delivered spades, and Aces. With all the chips on the table, Las Vegas survived the relentless Seattle Storm in the final seconds of Thursday’s elimination action. It one of three tense Game 3s that set the opening...

LLWS U.S. championship live updates: Connecticut…

The American champion of the Little League World Series will be crowned today in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with the winner advancing to play the International bracket champion in the 2025 title game. Connecticut, representing the Metro region,...