Traveling for fall foliage? Here's where you should go and when

Specialized viewfinders installed in parks across Virginia are allowing guests to view the changing of leaves, despite some people's difficulty distinguishing between hues. SEATTLE – Travelers planning fall getaways this year to foliage...

From the Farm: ‘Mark Twain’ tribute at Munster luncheon includes humorist’s fame and flaws

Donna Abercrombie of Munster invited me to attend a Sept. 9 luncheon in the gathering space at Southside Christian Church in Munster with the lure of her “special guest speaker being Mark Twain.” Abercrombie, known to many for her more than...

Connecticut Sun vs Chicago Sky Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bets, Moneyline, Spread, and More (September 3, 2025)

Chicago Sky vs Connecticut Sun (Image via Getty) The upcoming WNBA matchup between the Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky on September 3, 2025, sets the stage for an intriguing contest despite both teams struggling this season. Taking place at...

USG institutes new funding policies with tighter rules on travel funding 

The University of Connecticut’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) recently issued their funding policies for the 2025-2026 academic school year, which included a change in travel funding for Tier II organizations. USG provides financial...

Travelers Championship voted Fans' Choice as 'Best PGA Tour Tournament Event': Newsweek

The Travelers Championship is annually held at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. each June, as part of the PGA Tour. CROMWELL, Conn. — The fans have voted, and it's official. The Travelers Championship has been named Newsweek's Fans' Choice...

Popular retailer ‘better than Whole Foods’ to open four new stores in the same state as part of 33 additions in 2025

AMERICANS are set to see dozens of new grocery options as one of the nation’s most beloved chains continues a major expansion. The company has already mapped out 33 new locations for 2025, with four of them popping up in the same state. 3 A...

I spent 2 days at the biggest pro-housing conference in America. A surprising number of the attendees were there on their own dime.

Showing up to anything at 9 am on a Sunday is a tall order, at least for me. Paying hundreds of dollars for the privilege is another matter entirely. But that's exactly what scores of attendees at the biggest pro-housing conference in America did...

A guide to leaf-peeping in the fall foliage fantasyland of New England

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Where to Travel in the U.S. If You’re Craving Culture and Quiet

Sometimes the best way to recharge is to step away from busy city streets and discover small towns and cities where history, art, and calm coexist. Across the United States, there are countless hidden gems that offer a perfect balance of cultural...

'Connecticut’s sports identity': What CT Sun fans say about franchise future, possible relocation

Allana Holmes has been attending Connecticut Sun games at Mohegan Sun Arena since she was a teenager. These days, the Norwich mother of four brings her kids to Sun games. She has pictures of her kids as babies, bundled in her arms, standing next...

Lifestyle The Independent A guide to leaf-peeping in the fall foliage fantasyland of New England

With 81 percent of its land cloaked in forest — some 34 billion trees — New England is the gold standard for glowing fall foliage. That's the good news for "leaf-peepers" in waiting. The bad? There are so many options for seeing nature at its most...

COVID in NJ wastewater rises to 'moderate' levels

With the vacation rush at the end of summer and the school year restarted, COVID-19 cases have experienced a jump. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, aka the CDC, reported that as of Sept. 6, the level of COVID-19 viral...

U.S. Government Data Shows Amtrak Passengers Love This Route, Despite Its High Fares

While a few decades ago, flying was way more expensive than traveling by train in most countries worldwide, it is now the complete opposite. In Europe, flying from one capital to another is often way cheaper than taking the train, so people...

Connecticut tobacco farmers count on Jamaican workers

Tobacco harvest time is in full swing here in the Connecticut River Valley. Up since sunrise, the workers bend, stoop, and chop the stalks. Covered in dirt and sweat, the crew at Jarmoc Farms will harvest an estimated 120,000 leaves by the end of...

UConn football travels to Syracuse for first road test

Stamford man accused of leading Connecticut and Massachusetts state police on pursuits

A Stamford man faces multiple charges after he was involved in a chase with state police on I-84. It happened around 8:10 p.m. Thursday in Vernon. State troopers were informed by state police in Massachusetts that a black Nissan Frontier pickup...

Injured golfers fell into insurance hell after crash – then the magic happened

This is the third of a four-part series. Come back to Freep.com for the last part on Sunday. Read Part 1. Read Part 2. CHARLEVOIX — Charlevoix golf coach Doug Drenth was floating in and out of consciousness − kept alive by a ventilator and amazing...

HomeToGo Fall Travel Report records a +27% surge in demand for Autumn stays

HomeToGo’s 2025 Fall Travel Report highlights top U.S. and international destinations, revealing a 27% rise in fall retreat searches. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – As autumn approaches, HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of...

If There’s One Fall Festival You Attend in Connecticut, Make It the Oyster Festival

Virginia Beach tattoo artist rebuilds after business and car destroyed in separate fires

Corinna Sayward dealt with the Seven Cities Tattoo Company fire in May, and then her car caught fire. She credits the tattooing community for its constant support. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach tattoo artist is picking up the pieces after...