This past weekend we made our annual trip to get the family Christmas tree, and as tradition mandates, we went to the Dzen tree farm in South Windsor. Kara and I first […]
Reindeer and the Roadmaster
Romano: 2016 Brings Hope for Connecticut Republicans
“This state is not as blue as democrats would want you to believe.” Those are the words of Connecticut Republican party chairman J. R. Romano, who is optimistic about GOP chances in […]
Connecticut’s Fight Against Terrorism
“If you see something, say something.” We’ve heard it continuously ever since 9/11, but the message is being stressed with more urgency this week. The terrorist attacks in Paris have law […]
Constitution Plaza, circa 1965
For many a Connecticut family, there are old holiday pictures in the photo album with Constitution Plaza as a backdrop. The Festival of Light is fondly remembered by people from all over […]
Face the State Flashback: The Death of Sergei Grinkov
20 years ago this week our top story was a shocking one, Olympian Sergei Grinkov dropped dead of a heart attack at the age of 28. It was big news in Connecticut, […]
Newtown Native In Paris Talks About Attacks
Imagine your child is studying overseas, in one of the most beautiful cities on earth. She’s having the experience of a lifetime, and as a parent you share in the excitement. Then, […]
Ex-Candidate Has Message for Blacks and Republicans
The 2012 senate race in Connecticut was an epic battle between Chris Murphy and Linda McMahon, but remember Brian K. Hill? Hill lost the Republican nomination to McMahon, but picked up some […]
Mayors-Elect Bronin & Ganim Eager to Begin Work
They were the two big stories of the 2015 election. Luke Bronin elected mayor of the capital city, and Joe Ganim voted in as mayor of Connecticut’s largest city. Even though the […]
Malloy: Scarborough Not a Factor in Run for Third Term
A year ago this week, Governor Dannel Malloy was re-elected, but there is already speculation about who will run for governor in 2018. Republicans would like to recapture the seat they won […]
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