In the television news business stories are filed by what we call a “slug.” For example a new development announced for Hartford might be slugged “Hartford development,” or perhaps, “new hotel.” Years […]
Do You Recall “Trump, the Game?”
Reviewing 2015, and Previewing 2016
2015 was a fascinating year in Connecticut politics. We saw mayoral changes in Hartford and Bridgeport, two cable television personalities raise their Connecticut political profiles, and our governor raise his national profile. […]
The Segarra Exit Interview
The Segarra era in Hartford is coming to a close. After 5 1/2 years at the helm of city hall, Mayor Pedro Segarra is leaving the office he was thrust into on […]
Datto CEO on the Clinton Emails
Datto of Norwalk is an international company that specializes in cloud storage. It’s a company few had heard of until this summer, when it was mentioned in national stories because it had […]
That Day I was Born
It was snowing in Norwood, Massachusetts the day I was born. My dad was at work when my mom into labor, so she called my aunt for a ride to Norwood hospital, […]
Symphony Silenced?
It’s been around for more than 70 years, but could the Hartford Symphony Orchestra be silenced? Management and the union representing the musicians are at a contract impasse and it is jeopardizing […]
Champion for the Challenged
Connecticut is a state rich in history, with some beautiful public buildings other states would love to have a fraction of. These spectacular structures are also old and problematic for many, especially […]
The Demise of Hartford’s First Skyscraper
2015 marks the 25th anniversary of a parking lot in the heart of downtown Hartford. On April 1, 1990, the city’s first skyscraper was imploded to make way for shiny new high […]
Just Not Feeling the Force
“May the force be with you.” It seems just about everyone knows that saying is from Star Wars, the incredibly successful movie franchise that’s been a part of American pop culture for […]
Rowland Prosecutor Enjoying New Career
Chris Mattei was in high school when John Rowland was first elected governor of Connecticut. 20 years later, Mattei was facing this once powerful politician in federal court, with Rowland as defendant, […]
Slots, Sofas & Swinging
As we await word on whether General Electric will move its headquarters out of Connecticut, there are some new businesses coming to Connecticut. This Sunday on Face the State, we talked about […]
Christmas Shopping in Hartford 1975
This holiday shopping season marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of what was once the hottest new place to shop in Connecticut, the Hartford Civic Center. The coliseum had opened earlier […]
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