We had plans to have a family Easter brunch at the historic Griswold Inn, the legendary landmark that has been serving since 1776. We were grateful to snag one of the first […]
An Easter to Remember
Connecticut is Bear Country
The number of bear sightings in Connecticut grows yearly and our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds are full of people across Nutmeg Nation posting pictures of bears rummaging through their garbage cans, […]
History Making Mayor Beats Covid at 98
Former Hartford Mayor Ann Uccello has beaten sexism, political opponents, staunch opposition, cancer and now Covid. The trailblazer who made history by becoming the first woman elected mayor of an American capital […]
Yard Goats Neighborhood Gets a Name
It’s been talked about for years as part of the development of Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford, the home of the Yard Goats. A neighborhood around the park that would include housing, […]
This Week in Connecticut March 21, 2021
This morning on “This Week in Connecticut with Dennis House” one of the more difficult yet inspiring interviews I’ve ever done. West Hartford Sergeant Chris Tyler is a police officer battling an […]
Battle Behind the Badge
Imagine being a father of two young children and you are battling an aggressive brain tumor. That is reality for West Hartford Police Sergeant Chris Tyler. I invite you to watch my […]
Triple Threat During Pandemic
The pandemic has been extremely difficult for so many people, especially those with pre-existing conditions. 96.5 WTIC’s morning deejay Christine Lee is one of those. She was diagnosed with lupus years ago, […]
This Week in Connecticut February 28, 2021
500,000 people have died of coronavirus in the United States. I’ll put that grim number into perspective for you on Sunday morning. Also on Sunday’s edition of This Week in Connecticut, we […]
This Week in Connecticut February 21, 2021
This Week in Connecticut with Dennis House is chock full of information about this challenging era we live in. We will talk about the impact of Covid-19 on our children with Senator […]
Talking With Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports
Barstool Sports is making all sorts of headlines these days for donating $35M to restaurants to help them survive the pandemic. Several are here in Connecticut. CEO Dave Portnoy made his own […]
My Interview with a Reputed Mobster
I have interviewed many people in my career, people from all walks of life. I’ve spoken with governors, presidential candidates, former presidents, senators, celebrities, professional athletes and the list goes on, but […]
Pay it Forward to Those Quarantining
One side effect of testing positive for COVID-19 I experienced was a little weight gain. Why? Food was plentiful because so many of our friends brought meals to our house. Kara, the […]
A Week of Loss and a Fresh Start of a New Job
January is a time for new beginnings and the first month of 2021 certainly fit the bill for me. My father passed away on New Year’s morning, I eulogized him at his […]
Remembering My Dad
I woke up early on New Year’s Day 2021. The family was sound asleep, so I went to watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee. I reflected on 2020 and looked […]
Holiday Card 2020
Every year we take a family photo to use in a Christmas card and some years it is an easier task than others. Ideally, we get the photo taken in the summer […]
Stores From Your Childhood Are Back, Sort Of
G. Fox, Sage Allen, Filene’s, are all on a list of stores we remember and cherish but are now long gone. There used to be Ames stores all over Connecticut and New […]
Expand or Close? Mixed Business Bag During Pandemic
The pandemic has been brutal on the restaurant industry. According to the Connecticut restaurant association, 600 restaurants have closed in Connecticut since March. Some of them are longtime eateries, scenes of weddings, […]
My Next Chapter: a Return to TV
I’m excited to announce I’m returning to a business I love: television news! I’m joining WTNH, Connecticut’s ABC station as Chief Political Anchor. I’m grateful to General Manager Rich Graziano and his […]
COVID Kindness
The House family remains under quarantine. Kara is going on day 7 of her COVID diagnosis and I’m trailing by a few days. Here’s an update: Fatigue is the biggest symptom Kara […]
