The holidays are over and campaign 2016 is now starting to rev up across the state. With Connecticut on the sidelines until late April for the presidential primary season, focus is now […]
Do You Recall “Trump, the Game?”
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 […]
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 […]
Reindeer and the Roadmaster
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 […]
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, […]
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