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Aroma Joe’s opening fourth CT location in Southington
SOUTHINGTON — Aroma Joe’s, the drive-thru coffee chain known for its unique drink combinations and customer service, is opening a new location in Southington on Sunday. The store at 279 Queen St. is the brand’s fourth in Connecticut, after...

Aliyah Boston excited for Caitlin Clark as ‘Coach C’ in All-Star Game
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The city is buzzing in Indianapolis for WNBA All-Star weekend. The All-Star Game will be without Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who injured her right groin in the Fever’s win against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. Clark...

FRPD 2025 Hot Dog Champs
"5...4...3...2...1...EAT THOSE HOT DOGS!" I screamed as the crowd around me erupted into applause. Fall River went frankly wild Thursday night as the city’s first-ever Coney Classic turned Purchase Street into a wiener wonderland. The two-hour hot...
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Paige Bueckers Jokes She Got 'Set Up' Into Revealing Her Relationship with Azzi Fudd By Charlotte Phillipp and Natasha Dye
NEED TO KNOW Paige Bueckers joked that the recent reveal of her relationship status was a total "set up" The Dallas Wings star, 23, spoke to PEOPLE about how she recently confirmed she is in a relationship with Azzi Fudd, and, with a grin, said...

Connecticut Ambush win semifinals, advance to conference championship
The Connecticut Ambush, the state’s only women’s tackle football team, faced off against the Music City Mizfits from Nashville, Tennessee, Saturday night. The Connecticut Ambush won 7-6, now one step closer to the division championships. “As...

Why Natasha Cloud Might Be the Most Underrated Leader in the WNBA: "She Continues to Show There's No Limit"
New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud receives her trophy from WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert during the 2025 WNBA All Star Skills Challenge at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Image via Imagn). In a league that often spotlights scorers and viral moments,...

Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction and Betting Tips - June 29 | 2025 WNBA Season
One of the five games scheduled for Sunday is the Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx matchup at the Target Center. The Sun are hoping to snap an eight-game losing streak, while the Lynx will try to start another winning streak after beating the...

“Sneak peek: Daily Provisions menu” posted in Dupont Circle!!
Dupont Circle 1601 Connecticut Avenue, NW Thanks to G. for sending the latest from Daily Provisions coming to Dupont: “You can see the menu boards at night through the windows. Tatte prices. Set for early August opening from what the neighbors...

Caitlin Clark makes good on All-Star promise after being forced to withdraw with injury
Caitlin Clark made good on her promise to still be around the All-Star Weekend festivities despite having to pull out of her events with a groin injury. The Indiana Fever star sustained another injury in the team's 85-77 win over the Connecticut...

Former AOC Supporter Matures, Has Message for Socialist Mamdani Fans: ‘These Policies Don’t Make Cities Fairer, They Make Them Poorer’ (Video)
Image: @LLBiggers/X A former AOC supporter has a warning for young New York voters who are dazzled by Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s socialist promises: “These policies don’t make cities fairer; they make them poorer.” Mamdani has been...

USS Delaware submarine returns to Connecticut after 6-month deployment
During the deployment, the USS Delaware spent 194 of its 205 days at sea. The submarine covered more than 42,000 nautical miles and visited Norway. GROTON, Conn. — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791) returned to Naval...

Number of VA loans issued in Connecticut increased by 82.8% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 733 home loans in Connecticut, totaling $285.1 million, during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.In the same...

Connecticut Department of Agriculture opens application period for feral cat program
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) has announced that its Animal Population Control Program (APCP) will start accepting applications for the Feral Cat Program on July 1, 2025. This initiative provides grants to non-profit rescue...

Building A Strategy for GenAI Success In Manufacturing
AI is transforming business operations, yet manufacturers struggle to uncover tangible business outcomes per NTT DATA’s latest report. By Prasoon Saxena, Global President, Products Industries, NTT DATA GenAI has opened a new world of opportunities...

Connecticut Fire Academy graduates 28 cadets in intro to fire course
On Saturday, the Connecticut Fire Academy celebrated its latest group of 28 cadets who’ve completed the introduction to fire service program. The week-long course trains teenagers across the state between the ages of 14-17 years old on how to...

Matt Fleming: The lunacy of socialism in New York City
I have two toddlers and they are both at all times trying to injure themselves. Maybe not trying, per se, but certainly not trying not to injure themselves. Hot things, sharp things, loud things, things that slam, things like gravity — they think...

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Stamford Superintendent, Teachers Union Says
STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Education Association says it has filed a formal ethics complaint against Superintendent of Stamford Public Schools Dr. Tamu Lucero. In an announcement posted to social media, the SEA says the complaint, which was...

Jim Himes comments on political matters via social media
Jim Himes, a U.S. Congressman representing Connecticut’s 4th district since 2009, shared his thoughts on various political matters through a series of tweets. Born in Lima, Peru in 1966 and currently residing in Cos Cob, Himes has been active in...

CCSU Men’s basketball finalized as team announces addition of Arkansas transfer Sanchez
NEW BRITAIN — The Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils Men’s basketball team added its final addition to the 2025-2026 roster. The Blue Devils landed Arkansas transfer guard Melo Sanchez, a 6 foot 4 shooting guard that could be one of...

Thousands of Connecticut homes were without power on Independence Day
Many people in Connecticut spent the Fourth of July cleaning up after the powerful storm on July 3 caused damage in parts of the state. Others had no power. ESSEX, Conn. — It was clear and sunny on Independence Day, but the evening before, severe...