Hall High School student Sophie Kudler has published a book that teaches kids how to solve KenKen puzzles. By Kristina Vakhman When West Hartford teen Sophie Kudler saw that there was no math puzzle book for kids by the publisher...
Featured
WeHa Artists Emporium Hosting Outdoor Art Trail
The WeHa Artists Emporium spring Art Trail will take place at six different locations in West Hartford. Submitted Many big art shows will be cancelled this season, but on Saturday, June 5, the WeHa Artists Emporium will be...
Roszena Haskins Honored as Champion of Equity by State Education Resource Center
Roszena Haskins, director of Equity Advancement for West Hartford Public Schools, was honored at Connecticut’s State Education Resource Center (SERC) virtual conference on Friday. By Ronni Newton At Connecticut’s State Education...
Growing Great Schools Expands Mission as ‘roots2RISE’
Growing Great Schools, Inc. has transformed and as ‘root2RISE’ will provide more meaningful, empowering, and culturally relevant outdoor learning experiences. By Ronni Newton Growing Great Schools – which formed...
West Hartford Resident Dr. Larry Lazor Announces Campaign for Congress
Dr. Larry Lazor of West Hartford announced this week that he plans to seek the Republican nomination for Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District. By Ronni Newton A West Hartford resident announced Wednesday that he plans...
West Hartford Fire Department Rescues Construction Worker Who Fell Through Floor, Extinguishes Fire Under Solar Panels
Within the span of a few hours the West Hartford Fire Department rescued a construction worker and extinguished a fire on the roof of a residence. By Ronni Newton A construction worker who fell several stories when a newly-poured...
House Passes Early Voting Amendment
If the measure is approved by the Senate, voters will see a question at the polls next year on whether to allow early voting in Connecticut. By Hugh McQuaid, CTNewsJunkie.com In a bipartisan vote Thursday, the House advanced the...
Senate Sends Absentee Ballot Extension To House
State Sen. Derek Slap of West Hartford joined his Democratic Senate colleagues in passing a bill that will extend the absentee voting policy adopted by the legislature last year for voters participating in elections this summer...
Vaccine Safety Key for Pregnant Women
According to the CDC, pregnant women who contract COVID-19 are at increased risk of severe illness. By Nicole McIsaac, CTNewsJunkie.com With recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as to the safety of...
Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools ‘Cooked Up Something New,’ Raising More than $42,000
The Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools fundraiser netted more than $42,000 to be used for teacher grants. Submitted On a bright sunny Saturday, board members from the Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools met at...
Lifestyle
WeHa Artists Emporium Hosting Outdoor Art Trail
The WeHa Artists Emporium spring Art Trail will take place at six different locations in West...
My Authentic Journey: Defining What Matters
Experiential stories that revolve around the importance of being authentic to not only yourself but...
West Hartford’s Jonathan Slifka to Chair Hospital for...
The Ivan Lendl Golf Classic will provide supports to the hospital following the COVID-19 impact...
‘The Art of Assemblage’ on Exhibit at West Hartford...
‘The Art of Assemblage’ will be on display at the West Hartford Art League’s Salt...
All-Day Softball Game in West Hartford to Raise Money for Kids...
A 50-year tradition in West Hartford will continue and this year serve as a fundraiser for the...
West Hartford Student Art Featured in JCC and Hartford...
The Mandell JCC and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving ‘Art in Action: Young Artists’...
Business
New Office Building Planned for Hartford HealthCare at South...
The existing funeral home building at 136 South Main St. in West Hartford will be demolished and...
West Hartford Business Buzz: May 3, 2021
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton...
Caring for Trees, One at a Time, is Liz Pang’s Business
West Hartford resident Liz Pang is one of few women business owners in the tree care business. By...
Connecticut Restaurants to Toast End of Restrictions, Vaccinated...
The ‘Connecticut Drinks on Us’ initiative has just launched, but it’s likely that...
West Hartford Looking for Public Input Regarding Transit...
The Town of West Hartford has launched a survey and will also be scheduling public information...
West Hartford Business Buzz: April 26, 2021
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton...
Government
West Hartford Resident Dr. Larry Lazor Announces Campaign for...
Dr. Larry Lazor of West Hartford announced this week that he plans to seek the Republican...
West Hartford Fire Department Rescues Construction Worker Who...
Within the span of a few hours the West Hartford Fire Department rescued a construction worker and...
House Passes Early Voting Amendment
If the measure is approved by the Senate, voters will see a question at the polls next year on...
Senate Sends Absentee Ballot Extension To House
State Sen. Derek Slap of West Hartford joined his Democratic Senate colleagues in passing a bill...
Vaccine Safety Key for Pregnant Women
According to the CDC, pregnant women who contract COVID-19 are at increased risk of severe illness...
Retired West Hartford Police K-9 Axel Has Died
K-9 Axel, who after retirement in January became a pet to his handler, Off. Nick Roman, had to be...
Schools
West Hartford Teen Publishes Math Book for Kids
Hall High School student Sophie Kudler has published a book that teaches kids how to solve KenKen...
Roszena Haskins Honored as Champion of Equity by State Education...
Roszena Haskins, director of Equity Advancement for West Hartford Public Schools, was honored at...
Growing Great Schools Expands Mission as ‘roots2RISE’
Growing Great Schools, Inc. has transformed and as ‘root2RISE’ will provide...
Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools ‘Cooked Up...
The Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools fundraiser netted more than $42,000 to be used for...
Renowned Nigerian-American Author Talks to Kingswood Oxford...
Dr. Okey Ndibe recently spoke to the students at West Hartford’s Kingswood Oxford School...
West Hartford Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced
Tuesday was ‘Teacher Appreciation Day,’ which coincided with the announcement of 2021...
Sports
West Hartford Rugby Defeats Midstate
The West Hartford Black Hearts Rugby team is now 2-0. Submitted The West Hartford Black Hearts High...
Photos: Conard Defeats Hall in Boys Volleyball
Hall hosted crosstown West Hartford rival Conard Monday in boys volleyball. Photos by Paul Palmer...
Photos: Hall Girls Tennis Beats Rain, Rolls Past Middletown
The Hall High School girls tennis team hosted Middletown Monday afternoon in West Hartford. Photos...
Running Success is Twice as Nice for Twins Callum and Gavin...
The brotherly bond between the West Hartford twins helps propel both to new heights. By Paul Palmer...
Udell’s Pitching and Timely Hitting Help Hall Baseball...
Hall staged a major come-from-behind effort against Glastonbury Friday afternoon in West Hartford...
All-Day Softball Game in West Hartford to Raise Money for Kids...
A 50-year tradition in West Hartford will continue and this year serve as a fundraiser for the...
Real Estate
West Hartford Featured in New York Times as ‘A Suburb With...
A feature article published Wednesday in the New York Times profiled the Town of West Hartford and...
Connecticut Housing Market Tightens Up for First-time Buyers
Liz Teare, a Realtor with William Raveis in West Hartford, says she has never seen inventory so low...
Construction Ready to Begin on Multi-Family ‘540 New...
Trout Brook Realty Advisors has closed on the financing for 540 New Park, and construction should...
West Hartford Town Council Approves Accessory Dwelling Units for...
The West Hartford Town Council voted 6-3 Tuesday night to amend the zoning ordinance to permit...
Kingswood Oxford Looking to Sell Parcel Currently Occupied by...
The parcel, measuring roughly 3.4 acres and strategically located within walking distance of West...
West Hartford Featured on HGTV’s ‘House...
The episode of HGTV’s House Hunters that airs on Thursday, Dec. 17 features a visit to West...
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Growing Great Schools Expands Mission as ‘roots2RISE’
West Hartford Resident Dr. Larry Lazor Announces Campaign for Congress
West Hartford Fire Department Rescues Construction Worker Who Fell Through Floor, Extinguishes Fire Under Solar Panels
House Passes Early Voting Amendment
Senate Sends Absentee Ballot Extension To House
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