The city of Hartford and the state of Connecticut are starting out the new Year with some daunting problems. Hartford is dealing with the specter of bankruptcy, and the state is facing […]
Bronin & Brennan Talk 2017 Outlook
Constitution Plaza in 1964
Constitution Plaza opened with great fanfare in the early 1960s, and judging from some old film in the Channel 3 archives, it was the place to be. This new development had shops, […]
Hartford in 1958
These images of downtown Hartford come from old film in the Channel 3 archives show mostly in 1958, and after. It shows the Front Street neighborhood before Constitution Plaza and the neighborhood […]
WFSB in 1987
Check out Gayle King, Pat Sheehan and others in a newscast from the summer of ’87
Oprah’s Visit to Hartford and Other “O” Moments
“Hi, is Gayle there?” the caller to the Eyewitness newsroom asked me. “I’m sorry, ma’am, could you please take me off speaker, it is difficult to hear you,” I responded. Truth is,…
Channeling Our Inner Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison and the Doors weren’t around for very long, but their popularity continues to live on long after Morrison’s death in 1971. I first learned about the Doors thanks to an album […]
Who Will Run for Governor in 2018?
2017 is a municipal election year, but the gubernatorial election the following year might dominate the political headlines. With the election 22 months away, those with their eye on the state’s highest […]
Escape to New York
When your brother-in-law offers you his Manhattan apartment over Christmas break, you say “yes.”
Who Doesn’t Like a Hartford Whalers Gift for the Holidays?
I stopped in to see my buddy Ihor Stelmach at Parade of Novelties at the Westfarms Mall recently and was thrilled to see some hot new Whalers stuff on display. Wonder if […]
Boughton Looks to 2018 Gov. Race; Harp Thinking About a Run
Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton is hoping the third time is a charm. He’s exploring a run for governor, after a failed run in 2014 and a brief flirtation with a run in […]
Really? 2020 Presidential Campaign Signs Are Already Here
There are still Trump and Clinton banners and bumper stickers to be seen in the Connecticut landscape, so I was a little surprised to spot this sign in West Hartford. The next […]
Learning About Pearl Harbor
Every December 7th we are told to “remember Pearl Harbor,” but for most of us it is a time to learn about Pearl Harbor because the number of people who remember the “day that will live in…
Back from Brazil
A tropical wedding? Sounds good! Kara, the kids and I headed to South America for a wedding. Armed with insect repellent to ward off mosquitoes that might be carrying the Zika virus, […]
My Margaret Whitton Moment
Hollywood is mourning the passing of actress Margaret Whitton, best known for her role as the owner of the Cleveland Indians in the movie “Major League.” Whitton was also known for her […]
An Old “3” Comes Back to Life
N Perhaps like many parents, Kara and I recently painted our basement so the kids can have some more room to play. We threw out junk that had been in boxes for […]
Parents Scaring Their Kids About Trump; Kane Talks 2018 Governor’s Race
“Donald Trump is going to kick people out of the country.” “Jayden says Trump is going to put people in jail.” These are some of the things kids have been saying […]
A Thanksgiving Lesson from Legendary Bob Steele
It’s that time of year for turkey, football, family, and a song, that many of us think we know. It starts with “Over the river.” I learned the proper verbiage for this tune…
How we Reported the Kennedy Assassination
On November 22, 1963 WFSB went by the call letters WTIC, and we were a radio and television organization. In the newsroom at Broadcast House, a phone call alerted staff the president…
Connecticut Auto Show Through My Kids’ Eyes
We hit up the Connecticut Auto Show at the Connecticut Convention Center at Adriaen’s Landing this weekend. Even though we are not in the market for a car, my kids love checking […]
