We couldn’t have asked for a better day for the very first Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation golf tournament, held at the Wethersfield Country Club on Tuesday. Golfers from all over, including employees of […]
Inaugural DDF Golf Tournament a Success
Inaugural DDF Walk to Cure Rare Diseases
“Be open, be brave, be kind,” was the advice given to the graduating class of Quinnipiac University back in 2013 by Denise D’Ascenzo when she delivered the commencement address. We thought of […]
Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation Makes Donation
Here’s how you can help: http://www.thedenisefoundation.com
Grateful for Thanksgivings Past, Present and Future
Thanksgiving 2020 will be a challenge for many of us. If you like to spend time with family and friends, this might not be the year you can do that, safely that […]
Our Repainted Door is a Tribute
Our front door has been a shiny black since we moved into our house in 2007. It looked great, but we wanted a change, and Kara came up with a great idea […]
Remembering Denise, 9 Months Later
When Denise D’Ascenzo died on December 7th, I decided to focus much of my attention on trying to carry on her legacy as best I can. She was kind to everyone, and […]
Denise D’Ascenzo Photo Album 3
Denise leaves behind three sisters: Donna, Diane and Debbie, who shared with us these fantastic pictures of when Denise was growing up in Rockville, Maryland. Remember when Denise talked about her pet […]
Connecticut Native Going Where Few Ever Go
Way back in the 1990s a high school kid came to WFSB for a day of job shadowing, working with me to witness what I did on a typical day at Channel […]
End of the O’Neill Era
Connecticut has had four governors since Bill O’Neill left office, ending one of the longest governorships in state history. He assumed the position upon the resignation of a dying Ella Grasso, and […]
10th Annual Capital Catwalk
The 10th annual Capital Catwalk to benefit Dress for Success was a great night for an awesome cause. Members of the community came together along with members of the WFSB news team […]
9th Annual Capital Catwalk a Huge Success
What a great night we had raising money for Dress for Success Hartford. The 9th annual Capital Catwalk at the Hartford Stage featured members of the community, including Hartford Police, and members […]
Lunching with a Legend
Denise D’Ascenzo and I had the great privilege of attending a special luncheon today honoring Barbara Walters, the trailblazing journalist who “retired” this spring. The 84 year old has already come out […]
It’s Concert Season: Beware of Scalpers
I’ve seen my share of concerts in my day, including J. Geils at the Boston Garden when I was in high school, and the Ramones at the Cape Cod Coliseum, but back […]
Making the Minimum Wage
New Year’s Day 2015 brings a new minimum wage for workers in our state, $9.15 an hour. I remember when minimum wage was about a third of that and I’ll never forget […]
Anchorducks?
You’ve heard of Anchorman, how about Anchorduck? I walked into the Face the State studio tonight and spotted said Anchorduck, actually Anchorducks. Our news studio, Studio A, is getting new, more energy […]
Connecticut’s Next Big Celebrity? UConn Coach Bob Diaco
He’s enthusiastic and articulate, committed to his cause, and has movie star looks. Sounds like a perfect candidate for office, right? This Sunday on Face the State we are not joined by […]
FTS Flashback: the Good, the Plaid and the Ugly
20 years ago this week WFSB was launching our coverage of the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. To show solidarity with the athletes and the CBS folks on assignment in the […]
Couric & Connecticut
For some reason when I updated the Hartfordite posts from 2006 and 2007 didn’t migrate over. I’m not going to re-post all of them here, but thought I’d bring over a few […]
Denise D’Ascenzo Honored with Silver Circle Award
She doesn’t like to brag, in fact the whole notion of being recognized for her work makes her fidget, but Denise D’Ascenzo is receiving a big honor. My longtime co-anchor has been […]
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