Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria to celebrate its 100th anniversary with Big E debut

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (WFSB) - As if the Big E’s food menu wasn’t legendary enough, a Connecticut pizza staple has been added. Frank Pepe’s pizza will be available in the Connecticut Building on Sept. 16, 17, and 18. The pizzeria’s Big E debut...

Trader Joe’s Expansion Snubs Rockford: 34 New Stores Coming

Trader Joe’s is in expansion mode, with 34 stores currently listed on its “opening soon” page. Shoppers in several states will soon be stocking up on Mandarin Orange Chicken and Two-Buck Chuck. Meanwhile, here in Rockford, we’re left to sigh and...

Gillibrand, Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation To Refund Small Businesses For Trump Tariffs

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, alongside Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Mazie Hirono...

Can two small New England towns preserve the bridges that connected them?

The possible demolition of two rusty bridges in a rural part of New England may not concern you much. But there’s a distressing story in why the town of Hinsdale, N.H., wants to tear down the two historic bridges that linked it to Brattleboro, Vt....

Only man on death row in New England granted another chance to plead case before N.H. Supreme Court

With a one-page order on Monday, the justices accepted Addison’s petition. That doesn’t necessarily mean they will reassess the appropriateness of his sentence, but it does mean they will at least consider the argument his attorneys have raised....

When does The Big E open today? How much is parking? How much are tickets?

The Big E, the largest event on the East Coast and fourth largest fair in North America, runs September 12-28 this year, offering visitors a diverse array of entertainment, food, and cultural experiences. The 17-day event, held at the Eastern...

Short-term Rentals In Waterbury Are About To Change

The beginning of the end for hourly motel rentals in Connecticut has started in Waterbury after the city's Board of Aldermen passed a new ordinance last evening prohibiting hotels and motels in the Brass City from renting rooms for less than...

Suspect at Large in Upstate NY Homicide Investigation

The New York State Police are hoping the public can help them locate a suspect in an Upstate New York homicide. Homicide in Upstate New York According to a press release from the New York State Police, an incident occurred on Earl Lynn Court in...

Beloved grocery chain hailed as ‘better than Whole Foods’ confirms it’s adding 6 new locations

A GROCERY chain has confirmed that it will be adding six new stores to its lineup across multiple states, including New York, Florida and Connecticut. Trader Joe's announced the six new stores on September 2 and has committed to enriching the...

Target opening 7 new stores in October. Are any in Ohio? See the list

Target is opening dozens of new stores across 22 states, with seven launching in October. The retailer plans to build more than 300 new stores over the next decade, many with a larger footprint. New locations are planned for Lima, Ohio, and...

Veteran-Owned Oyster Farm to Represent the Great South Bay at the Ryder Cup

Toasted Oyster farmers Mike Miezianka and Ray Smith Jr. in the Great South Bay. Photo courtesy of Toasted Oysters. Everybody loves a feel-good success story about a local business. Along the Great South Bay of Long Island, that reigns even more...

Wedding Rings, Phones, Sunglasses: New Milford Diver Recovers Them All

Ever misplace something in Candlewood Lake? Maybe toss in your wedding ring after trying to “look cool” diving off the boat? Don’t worry, there’s a guy for that. Meet PJ Harrington, a 34-year-old New Milfordian and full-time underwater treasure...

Dee and Tommy Hilfiger’s New Book Is a Love Letter to the Art of Restoring a Home

The dining room at Coral House evokes Capri with its trellising and hand-painted panels depicting lemon trees by de Gournay.Photo: Courtesy of Douglas Friedman This was far from Dee and Tommy’s first rodeo, though. The two are intimately familiar...

Obituary: Douglas Charles Taff

Douglas Charles Taff, 79, of Hinesburg, VT, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. Born in Stamford, CT, to Evelyn and Charles Taff on May 23, 1946, he was, as many described him, “a great man.” Doug attended the University of Connecticut...

California lawmakers unanimously approve online sweepstakes ban, bill heads to Governor Newsom

California’s legislature has unanimously approved a ban on online sweepstakes gaming, sending the bill to Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until October 12 to sign or veto it. Assembly Bill 831 cleared the Assembly on Sept. 12 by a vote of 63-0,...

High school football season set to begin with busy week ahead

It’s time for the football teams to get on the fun. While a majority of high school fall sports got underway last week, football will join the party this week. That includes a pair of Thursday games, as Bristol Central travels to Newington and...

Oro Valley named No. 1 top trending domestic fall destination

As autumn approaches, HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, has released two data-backed studies: a 2025 Fall Travel Report crunching the data to reveal the world’s top trending destinations for fall...

NPR Board Welcomes Newly Elected Directors

September 15, 2025; Washington, D.C. - The NPR membership elected Brad Dancer, WSHU Public Radio, Fairfield, CT; Paul Hunton, WUNC, Chapel Hill, NC (incumbent); Margaret Low, WBUR, Boston, MA (incumbent); R.C. McBride, WGLT, Normal, IL (incumbent)...

Months after WMATA bus system overhaul, riders’ opinions split on route changes

Over two months after the city overhauled the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority’s bus network, most Foggy Bottom riders said the new routes are a worthwhile learning curve, while others said they are a disruption to a...

I Witnessed An Infuriating TSA Debacle That Summed Up Everything Wrong With Modern Public Safety

We’ve all experienced headache-inducing experiences thanks to TSA agents, the sorts of ordeals that make you never want to step inside an airport and fly again, no matter how short, long, or pressing the journey. Unnecessary gropings. Snappy...