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Tweet of the Day: @prodigalsam

by Begley
May 14th, 2013

Alligators in vests are probably my favorite investigators. — sammy rhodes (@prodigalsam) May 14, ... Read More →

Boom or Bust: May 14th’s Biggest CT Stories

by Meghan
May 14th, 2013

images via: ct.gov / 123rf.com / peanutonthetable.com / blogs.rep-am.com / flickr.com / ctpost.com / foxnews.com ... Read More →

Anna’s Life Lessons From Classic 80′s Films: The Princess Bride

by Anna Zap
May 14th, 2013

I haven’t seen many 80’s movies. Actually, what I should say is that I haven’t seen any 80’s movies. Except for Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, I saw that a few years ago ... Read More →

Everybody Freak Out: Gov. Malloy Went To New Orleans

by Anna Zap
May 14th, 2013

If you remember, Governor Malloy came under fire when People magazine “took him” to Washington DC for the White House Corespondents Dinner. All his haters claimed that he was accepting gifts and ... Read More →

CIVICS

Who will take over this abandoned Hartford building – a brewery or UCONN?

by Allan Lamberti
May 14th, 2013

The Hartford Times building has been vacant for twelve years. Now, there is a battle for who will claim it and restore it to its former glory. The Thomas Hooker Brewing Co. ... Read More →

ODD

Praise Be to Ink Blot Jesus!

by Meghan
May 14th, 2013

Joseph McCaffrey of Norwalk might be a little crazy, or maybe a chosen messenger of God? He says he was skimming through the Norwalk Hour when he saw the “spitting image” of ... Read More →

POP

Stamford Boy Going On “Shark Tank”

by Anna Zap
May 14th, 2013

Yesterday, I was at Stew Leonards in Norwalk. I saw a sign that boasted that they sold “Ryan’s Barkery” dog snacks. I quickly read over the sign and moved on. Then I ... Read More →

POP

Is This The Greatest GIF of all time?

by Begley
May 14th, 2013

Possibly. At least greatest of the year. Vampire Weekend celebrating the release of their new album, Modern Vampires of the City, with champagne on a rooftop in Midtown like they just won the ... Read More →

POP

Thanks for Dying, Rich People

by SFA
May 14th, 2013

Here’s something to feel gross about: Connecticut is in the black because a bunch of old rich people died. Thanks to hefty collections of inheritance, estate, and gift taxes, the state is ... Read More →

POP

Connecticut says we should all carpool, but for this week only

by Allan Lamberti
May 14th, 2013

We all know that carpooling is better for the environment, and less stressful, plus a good economic decision But, it’s a preposterous endeavor for 99% of us. However, the Connecticut Department of Transportation ... Read More →

POP

Michael J Fox Is Back!

by Special Ed
May 14th, 2013

He looks great and so does his new show. Let’s just hope they didn’t use up all the funny in the promo. Image via ... Read More →

POP

What’s the Deal… With 15 Years Already Gone Since The Final Episode of Seinfeld Aired?

by Begley
May 14th, 2013

It’s crazy to think that it has already been FIFTEEN years since the final episode of Seinfeld aired. Today is the 15th anniversary of the series finale. Luckily we have been able ... Read More →

POP

Drunk guy from Massachusetts damages sculpture at Mohegan Sun

by Allan Lamberti
May 14th, 2013

Right in the center of Mohegan Sun, you’ll find an enormous glass sculpture. It actually has a name – “River Blue” – and was commissioned by the casino by artist Dale Chihuly. It weight ... Read More →

SWEAT

Choose Your Side Connecticut. Another Boston/New York Battle Starts Thursday

by Begley
May 14th, 2013

Well Connecticut, it’s time for our two older brothers to battle it out again. It seems Boston and New York have had more fights than usual lately. With the Red Sox/Yankees playing ... Read More →

CUTE

VIDEO OF THE DAY: Brave Motherduckers

by Begley
May 14th, 2013

source: YouTube ... Read More →

POP

One of the Oldest Men In Connecticut Turns 104

by Begley
May 14th, 2013

Clifford Sneider Sr. of Madison was born in 1909. Yesterday he turned 104 years old and to celebrate his home town of Madison threw him a big party. Being around that long, ... Read More →

HEAT

HOTTEST WOMAN YOU’LL SEE TODAY: Ariana Grande

by CT BOOM
May 14th, 2013

If you are unfamiliar with who Ariana Grande is than clearly you haven’t been listening to Top 40 radio lately. Ariana has become the next big thing singing a song that sounds ... Read More →