A Conard student went above and beyond for a self-directed project in one of his courses, crafting a homemade electric bass guitar. By Clara Sorkin and Baylee Krulewitz Graphic Design and Photography is a class offered at West...
Featured
Connecticut Officials Highlight Congressional Proposal To Lower Health Costs
Enhanced federal insurance subsidies were extended under the bill and were otherwise set to expire at the end of the year. By Hugh McQuaid, CTNewsJunkie.com Gov. Ned Lamont and his social services commissioner touted Thursday...
Former UConn Women’s Basketball Player Inspires Love for the Sport at Girls Camp in West Hartford
Meghan Pattyson Culmo, a West Hartford resident and former UConn basketball player, hosted a girls basketball camp at the University of Saint Joseph. By Meghann Morhardt. Photos by Ronni Newton On Friday Aug. 5, just 30...
Next Step Being Considered in Effort to Rename West Hartford Roadway After Peleg Nott
The renaming of New Street as Dinah Road was a relatively smooth process, but renaming a roadway after Peleg Nott has been more complicated. By Ronni Newton Isaias Wooden remains committed to having a West Hartford roadway named...
West Hartford Continues Legacy of Late Coach through Girls Soccer Camp
The ‘Soccer Pride’ camp taking place this week at Conard High School has continued a tradition started by former coach Kerrie Massaro, who died in November 2021. By Ronni Newton The girls “Soccer Pride”...
Price of West Hartford Yard Waste Barrels Increasing
West Hartford’s director of Public Works said the town has been experiencing increased supply costs. By Ronni Newton Yard waste carts have been sold to West Hartford residents by the Department of Public Works since 2019...
Summer Splash: 100 Dogs Expected at West Hartford Pooch Plunge
West Hartford dogs are invited to dive in at the Beachland Park pool on Aug. 22, 2022. Submitted Dozens of dogs will be splashing around at the annual West Hartford “Pooch Plunge” on Aug. 22, 2022. Dog owners can bring their dogs...
Thomas, Russell Clinch Democratic Nomination
West Hartford Democrats overwhelmingly supported Stephanie Thomas and Erick Russell. By Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie.com and Ronni Newton, We-Ha.com West Hartford Democrats did not turn out in force for Tuesday’s primary...
Trump Ally Leora Levy Wins Republican Endorsement for U.S. Senate
Levy did not win the race among West Hartford Republicans, who narrowly chose Themis Klarides. By Hugh McQuaid, CTNewsJunkie.com and Ronni Newton, We-Ha.com Voter turnout among West Hartford Republicans was 19.45% in...
Children’s Museum Plans for Temporary Move Within West Hartford Approved
West Hartford’s Town Plan and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for the Children’s Museum to temporarily move to vacant property at Emanuel Synagogue. By Ronni Newton The Children’s...
Lifestyle
Summer Splash: 100 Dogs Expected at West Hartford Pooch Plunge
West Hartford dogs are invited to dive in at the Beachland Park pool on Aug. 22, 2022. Submitted...
Children’s Museum Plans for Temporary Move Within West...
West Hartford’s Town Plan and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for...
West Hartford Dog Park Coalition Hopeful About Proposal for Town...
The West Hartford Dog Park Coalition has proposed use of the grassy area in the rear of 100...
West Hartford Community Theater Will Light the Fuse of Passion...
The unique musical ‘tick, tick … BOOM!’ written by the composer...
West Hartford Nonprofit ‘Ball 4 a Cure’ Has Big...
The West Hartford nonprofit is excited to expand and by the end of the year will host five events...
DEEP Sets Trap for Bear That Entered West Hartford House
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is attempting to trap a black...
Business
West Hartford Business Buzz: August 8, 2022
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton...
Bare Life Means New Life for West Hartford Entrepreneur
West Hartford entrepreneur Ali Lazowski has been recognized with the U.S. Small Business...
West Hartford Business Buzz: August 1, 2022
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton...
West Hartford Restaurant Owner Pleads Guilty in $2 Million Tax...
West Hartford resident William Chen, part owner of multiple restaurants in Connecticut and...
West Hartford Entrepreneur Does Business with ‘Grace and...
Willie Fair’s entrepreneurial acumen is made up of style, soul, and hard work. By Tracey Weiss When...
Nothing Bundt Cakes Brings More than Just Bundt Cakes to West...
Nothing Bundt Cakes is now open in the Corbin’s Corner shopping center at 1481 New...
Government
Connecticut Officials Highlight Congressional Proposal To Lower...
Enhanced federal insurance subsidies were extended under the bill and were otherwise set to expire...
Next Step Being Considered in Effort to Rename West Hartford...
The renaming of New Street as Dinah Road was a relatively smooth process, but renaming a roadway...
Thomas, Russell Clinch Democratic Nomination
West Hartford Democrats overwhelmingly supported Stephanie Thomas and Erick Russell. By Christine...
Trump Ally Leora Levy Wins Republican Endorsement for U.S. Senate
Levy did not win the race among West Hartford Republicans, who narrowly chose Themis Klarides. By...
Heat Causes Relocation of Voting at King Philip Middle School in...
The original rooms where voting was taking place at West Hartford’s King Philip Middle School...
Voter Turnout Light on Primary Day in Connecticut [Updated]
In West Hartford, Republicans and Democrats were voting Aug. 9 for candidates for two statewide...
Schools
West Hartford Student Harmonizes Skills in Class, Crafting Bass...
A Conard student went above and beyond for a self-directed project in one of his courses, crafting...
Next Step Being Considered in Effort to Rename West Hartford...
The renaming of New Street as Dinah Road was a relatively smooth process, but renaming a roadway...
West Hartford Continues Legacy of Late Coach through Girls...
The ‘Soccer Pride’ camp taking place this week at Conard High School has continued a...
Children’s Museum Plans for Temporary Move Within West...
West Hartford’s Town Plan and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for...
West Hartford High School Students Win CT Teen Safe Driving...
Two West Hartford students won first and second place in the Travelers/CT DMV annual teen safe...
Julius Hartt Musical Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees Re...
Several members of the Board of Trustees live or work in West Hartford. Submitted The Julius Hartt...
Sports
Former UConn Women’s Basketball Player Inspires Love for...
Meghan Pattyson Culmo, a West Hartford resident and former UConn basketball player, hosted a girls...
West Hartford Continues Legacy of Late Coach through Girls...
The ‘Soccer Pride’ camp taking place this week at Conard High School has continued a...
Op-Ed: Level the Playing Fields
Jane Grove, a rising senior at West Hartford’s Hall High School and a member of the softball...
Sherry Brothers Set Off on Latest Run Together
Gavin and Callum Sherry have dominated cross country and track in West Hartford, in Connecticut...
Town of West Hartford Opens New Pickleball Courts
Six new pickleball courts have opened in West Hartford, and tennis courts have been resurfaced at...
West Hartford Youth Baseball 11U Hornets Heading to Cal Ripken...
The West Hartford Youth Baseball League (WHYBL) 11U Hornets, a team that includes players from six...
Real Estate
Virtual Tours Now Available of Junior League Designer Show House...
A virtual tour of the Tudor home in West Hartford that served as the Junior League of...
Developer Looking to Build Condominiums Plus Rental Units with...
An application that will be submitted to the West Hartford Town Council includes a building with...
Transformed West Hartford Home Is Junior League of Hartford...
The 2022 Junior League of Hartford Designer Show House opens to the public on June 3, 2022. By...
Tax Credits Awarded to West Hartford Fellowship Housing Will...
Phase I of the redevelopment plan for West Hartford Fellowship Housing will begin to move forward...
Bare Bones: A Pre-Renovation ‘Sneak Peek’...
‘Bare Bones’ is a unique opportunity to see the ‘before’ version of this...
Junior League to Host Designer Show House in West Hartford
A West Hartford home will be the Junior League of Hartford’s 2022 Designer Show House, and...