One of my very first friends at Channel 3 was Mika Brzezinski. We both joined the Eyewitness News team in the summer of ’92 and she and I, along with David Ushery, Eric […]
A Homecoming for Mika
Inquiring about iQuilt
Over the past 60 years or so, the state and federal government, with the city as a more than willing participant, did tremendous damage to Hartford. Historic buildings were demolished and neighborhoods […]
Hartford Boutique Attracting Tourists
Channel 3’s Mark Dixon, a downtown Hartford resident, sent me this picture of a great store he just discovered. “Hartford” sells men’s and women’s clothing, along with children’s apparel. It is situated […]
The Official Party to Kick Off the Summer
One of the most beautiful places to be in Connecticut is Bushnell Park at sunset and twilight in the month of June. The historic buildings like the State Capitol and the Civil […]
What a Panel!
This weekend on Face the State, we are joined by four of my favorite journalists and columnists: Rick Green of the Hartford Courant, Christine Stuart of ctnewsjunkie.com, Brian Lockhart of the Stamford Advocate, […]
GOP Candidate says Long Suffering Hartford needs Republicans
He’s back. One of the more colorful figures in recent Hartford history may be on the ballot again this November. Former city councilman Mike McGarry just might be the Republican candidate for […]
Connecticut Could be Irrelevant in 2012 Primary
A few of us in the newsroom were a little stunned to hear the state was moving the date of the presidential primary to April 24, 2012. The 2008 Connecticut presidential primary […]
Capital Catwalk Raises Record $$ for Dress for Success Hartford
The proceeds are still being tallied but it looks as if this year’s Capital Catwalk at the Hartford Stage raised record money for Dress for Success Hartford! Emceed by Channel 3’s Kara […]
Remember the Hartford Monorail?
On a spring day just before Memorial Day back in 1998, I got a tip that Hartford was getting a monorail, courtesy of the federal government. Of course, I was immediately skeptical, then […]
New Preston Ph.D. Running for 5th Congressional District
The race for the 5th congressional district features a field of no fewer than 8 candidates, and there is talk more could enter the race after the legislative session is over. This […]
Baldwin: Winnipeg is Role Model for Hartford
There is reason to have enthusiasm, albeit tempered, about the return of the NHL to Hartford. The city of Winnipeg, Manitoba is still celebrating their big news this week: major league hockey […]
Don’t Expect to see Palin in Connecticut Anytime Soon
Wednesday’s stop in Cromwell by former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin might be her last in Connecticut for a while. Palin’s bus entourage had plenty of opportunity to spend more time in our […]
Palin Bus Tour Stops in Cromwell
The Sarah Palin bus tour came through Connecticut today, but didn’t attract much media attention. Why? At the same time Palin was making her inaugural visit to our state, a tornado was pummelling […]
WFSB Goes HD Today at Noon
WFSB engineer Dave Chmielewski attending to some last minute details for our switch to HD WFSB will official go HD Tuesday at noon. Channel 3’s Kara Sundlun will anchor the station’s inaugural […]
Blumenthal Settling into Senate
Richard Blumenthal has appeared on Face the State numerous times over the years, but is making his first appearance as senator this weekend. Our interview began with a discussion about the transition […]
Thank You to our Viewers
I want to thank all of you for helping us reach a milestone this May in Nielsen ratings. Here is the official press release from our promotions department: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, May […]
May 27, 1996
Funny the random things you find when you clean up the desk. This picture was taken 15 years ago today as we sat in the studio of the old Broadcast House.
Waterbury Mayor Mike Jarjura may Leave Democratic Party
Waterbury Mayor Mike Jarjura is considering leaving the Democratic party and becoming a Republican. The 5 term Democrat told me today he is disappointed his party is nominating someone else, and […]
Grocery Shopping with Oprah in Glastonbury
I spoke to my former co-anchor Gayle King yesterday about the final taping of the Oprah Show. As you might imagine, she told me it was an amazing experience and that she […]
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