There was nothing like it in Connecticut then, and there is certainly nothing like it now. We’re talking about the legendary G. Fox department store in downtown Hartford, that closed its doors […]
Dennis House
TV news anchor, political show moderator, Dad, hubby, native New Englander living in Hartford, Connecticut USA
Frosh Lawmakers Weigh in on Legislative Session
It is tough being a freshman. Your dead last in seniority, get assigned the least desirable offices, and have to work twice as hard to get your voice heard. So this weekend, […]
Segarra Sees Rosy 2013 for Hartford, but Car Tax and Insurance Need to be Fixed
2013 is off to a great start for our capital city. The headlines for Hartford have featured new businesses, new construction, and a new attitude. Front Street is reporting brisk business, UConn […]
The Hartford Civic Center Collapse of 1978
It was stunning breaking news that happened just before dawn on January 18, 1978. The roof of the coliseum at the Hartford Civic Center had collapsed under the weight of the snow. […]
Mourning the Loss of the Family Pet
We lost our beloved Mackey, our family pet yesterday. He was part of our life for about 11 years and our kids are particularly saddened by his sudden passing. Mackey’s real name […]
Who knew where he'd be today?
I’ll be rooting for Notre Dame in the BCS national championship tonight for a few reasons, but namely because of head coach Brian Kelly. 22 years ago I was working as a […]
Face the State Flashback: Bob Steele at Channel 3
To mark the renaming of Grove Street in downtown Hartford after the legendary broadcaster Bob Steele, we have pulled some vintage film of Steele from his years at Channel 3. While most […]
Foley Setting Stage for 2014 Rematch with Governor Malloy
22 months from now voters will go to the polls to choose a governor and the 2014 ballot could be identical to the one voters saw in 2010. Republican Tom Foley is […]
My Challenge with the Cheerful Chimps
In the grand scheme of things in life, this most assuredly was not a big deal, but let me share with you a problem I had with a Christmas gift for my […]
Can the State Heal after Newtown?
This Sunday on Face the State we will talk about the latest from Newtown. Pastor Will Marotti of New Life Church in Meriden and frequent host on WTIC radio will be here […]
Lieberman Wants Term Limits for Senators, Electoral College Eliminated
Retiring U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman (I) CT says it is time for sweeping changes in the way the United States chooses its leaders. In an interview on “Face the State,” on WFSB-TV […]
Face the State in Washington for Lieberman's Farewell
Our plan for Face the State this week was to run an interview with Senator Joe Lieberman as he prepares to leave office in January The man who nearly became vice-president in […]
Lembo Opposes New Taxes to Erase Deficit
It is hardly a holly jolly season at the state capitol these days. Governor Malloy is prepping for a special legislative session as he mulls over a $365 M deficit. Down the street Comptroller Kevin Lembo […]
Melissa Francis at WFSB: the Hartford Years
Melissa Francis is the answer to a WFSB trivia question: who anchored the first edition of Eyewitness News of the millenium? Kevin Hogan was her co-anchor and Scot Haney was doing the weather, […]
Holder-Winfield to Take Big Step in Challenging DeStefano
The race for mayor of New Haven in the election of 2013 will begin next week. During a taping of Face the State set to air Sunday, State Representative Gary Holder-Winfield announced he […]
Malloy Budget Cuts Defended by Occhigrosso as Specter of 2014 Looms
Governor Malloy has much to juggle this holiday season. He’s been forced to make drastic budget cuts to close a $360M budget hole, and how he handles this is sure to become […]
Face the State Flashback: the Skyscraper Boom that Never Happened
At the end of the year it is customary for analysts, politicians and reporters to make economic forecasts for the year to come. 25 years ago this week, one of the most […]
Doctors Crusading Against Gun Violence
Two local doctors have made it their mission to get guns off the streets. They’ve seen first hand the impact guns can have on children. Doctor David Shapiro and Doctor Brendan Campbell […]
New Vaccination Law for New Year's Day
Even though Connecticut has a high vaccination rate of 99%, our state only ranks 30th in the United States in terms of getting children vaccinated against diseases. A new state law takes effect […]
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