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You Can See CT from the New WTC Observatory

One World Trade Center observatory is opening up next week to the public and it’s got some AMAZING views! That’s probably why it costs around $32.00 to get up there (compared to the Sears’ Tower...

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Beluga Whales In Town for the Memorial Day Weekend!

It’s a busy holiday weekend! Lots of traffic, lots of visitors, and now we have some beluga whales joining the party! If you’re boating this weekend, please be mindful of these beautiful animals. They...

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Happy Memorial Day… from Nick Fradiani

Our American Idol was in Washington D.C. last night for the big National Memorial Day concert that happens right outside the Capitol building. Nick Fradiani sang the National Anthem before the 26th...

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The Dangers of a BBQ Burger…

This Meridan woman is SUPER lucky to be alive. She accidentally ate a bristle from a grill brush and it was in her system for 2 DAYS before getting extreme stomach pains. She ended up at the hospital...

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Old Man Winter Not Letting Up in the Northeast

This winter was tough for the Northeast this year. Especially for Massachusetts and above. Remember how we almost lost Boston this winter? Or, we pretty much did. They broke records for overall...

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This Dancing CT Bear Will Make Your Rainy Day Better

We’ve had a TON of wildlife popping up all over the place here in Connecticut. BUT NOW….They’re dancing! Check out this hilarious video of a bear in Lakeville trying to get a snack (sometimes I look...

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Congratulations Stew Leonard’s!

I like to call Stew Leonard’s “my happy place”. All the employees are SO nice, there are AMAZING food samples all over the place, AND lots of fun mechanical characters (some of them sing and dance)...

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Can’t Deny that We’re Just a Big Ol’ Melting Pot

Ahhh yes America.. land of the free and also… land of the Melting Pot. Do you remember that term from your high school history course? Basically, it means we are a country of many backgrounds,...

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This Bus in Hartford Makes Me Sing “Magic Bus”

What a cool concept and it’s not just a summer thing- “Hartford Mobile Market” drives around to different neighborhoods YEAR ROUND, supplying fresh fruits and vegetables to customers. Hartford actually...

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Are NYC and Boston MERGING!?

Nooooo just kidding! Made ya look! (Insert annoying child voice here). It’s just all for the filming of the new Ghostbusters movie which everyone hates already (haters gonna hate, ya know!?). Anyway, I...

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No Olympics for Boston

There were a lot of different opinions on whether or not Boston should have the 2024 Olympics, but now all of that doesn’t matter because it was announced today that “Beantown” is no longer in the...

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Connecticut’s Wet Willy Bandit Chose Weirdest Crime to Get Caught Committing

The wet willy is a time honored tradition among children and immature adults. Sibling being a jerk? Lick your finger and stick in his ear. Nephew acting like a spoiled brat? Lick your finger and stick...

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Connecticut is good at SOMETHING!

I love this website Thrillist.com. They come up with the funniest maps of the U.S. like “Which states eat the most hot dogs”. RIVETING STUFF, I SWEAR! So I was tickled pink when I saw this new map:...

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2 Bedroom Apt in CT… How Much Money Do You Need to Make?

Captain Obvious observation: Connecticut and the surrounding states are expensive to live in compared to the rest of the U.S. But really, how expensive is it!? The National Low Income Housing Coalition...

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Connecticut’s 15 Sleaziest Motels

Sick of staying in high end comfortable luxury hotels all the time? Consider saving some money and cozy up at one of these fine Connecticut motels…

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Celebrate Day One of The Masters with These 9 Connecticut Golf Courses

A tradition unlike any other. The Masters. Golf’s biggest event begins today. As a PGA/Golf superfan I will be glued to my phone, laptop, television from now till about 6pm Sunday night. Easily one of...

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Local and Fun Spring Break Ideas!

By: Jenn Radatovich The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and the sun is finally shinning again! Do you know what that means? Spring break. Spring break is coming up fast for students, and you...

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Earth Day Tips!

By Jenn Radatovich   As humans, there are a lot of things we take for granted. You lost your phone? Just replace it. Your computer broke? Just replace it. You can’t find your watch? Just replace it. Do...

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Happy Memorial Day… from Nick Fradiani

Our American Idol was in Washington D.C. last night for the big National Memorial Day concert that happens right outside the Capitol building. Nick Fradiani sang the National Anthem before the 26th...

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Beluga Whales In Town for the Memorial Day Weekend!

It’s a busy holiday weekend! Lots of traffic, lots of visitors, and now we have some beluga whales joining the party! If you’re boating this weekend, please be mindful of these beautiful animals. They...

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