U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Edward Banta, who grew up in West Hartford and graduated from Conard High School, will serve as grand marshal of the 2022 Memorial Day Parade. By Ronni Newton The Town of West Hartford traditional...
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Watkinson School Announces the Return of ‘Freshly Squeezed’
Dennis House will host a discussion focused on ‘Sparking Joy Against the Odds’ with panelists Gina Barreca, Christine Lee, and Darrin Tulley. Submitted by Jenni French, Watkinson School Watkinson School, a private...
West Hartford Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced
A first grade teacher, an elementary school speech-language pathologist, and a middle school health and physical education teacher were announced Tuesday as the finalists for 2022 West Hartford Teacher of the Year. By Ronni...
Conard Girls Win While Boys Lose to Avon in Track and Field Competition
Conard hosted the Avon girls and boys in track and field in West Hartford on Tuesday. By Paul Palmer Conard’s Track and Field squads used multi-event winners on both the boys and girls sides in Tuesday’s meet against Avon. In...
More Than Just a Place for Produce: Sunday Farmers Market Launching in West Hartford
Residents Mary Collins and Scott Franklin are teaming up to launch the ‘Blue Back Farmers’ Market’ as a space that will not only be a place to procure fresh produce but also a space for the community to gather...
Senate Approves Tax Cuts, Sends $24B Budget to the Governor
Included in the state budget is a provision to cap the motor vehicle tax at 32.46 mills, which will save West Hartford taxpayers a combined sum of roughly $4.6 million, with the difference in revenue to the town provided through...
Connecticut Officials Criticize Draft Supreme Court Decision on Roe
State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, D-West Hartford, said many of the pro-choice lawmakers in Connecticut were expecting this decision. By Christine Stuart and Hugh McQuaid, CTNewsJunkie.com Less than a week after passing legislation...
Murphy, Smith Propel Hall Lacrosse Comeback Win Over Northwest Catholic
Hall High School hosted Northwest Catholic in boys lacrosse Monday in West Hartford. Submitted It was a tale of two halves as Northwest Catholic dominated the opening 24 minutes, and Hall owned the final two quarters, as the...
Federal Funding to Combat Hate Crimes Announced in West Hartford, Where Racist Flyers Were Recently Found
At a press conference Monday morning, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal was joined by Anti-Defamation League Connecticut Regional Director Stacy Sobel, Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford President David Waren, West Hartford Police...
College Bound: Words We Hear in College, Part II
We-Ha.com will be publishing a series of essays/blogs/reflections on the issue of going to college – primarily a set of thoughts and musings, along with some practical advice, intended to support students and parents as they...
Lifestyle
West Hartford Memorial Day Parade to Return, Lt. Gen. Edward...
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Edward Banta, who grew up in West Hartford and graduated from Conard...
More Than Just a Place for Produce: Sunday Farmers Market...
Residents Mary Collins and Scott Franklin are teaming up to launch the ‘Blue Back...
‘Here Comes the Sun’: Children’s Charity Ball...
The Bridge Family Center’s annual Children’s Charity Ball was held on Saturday night...
Op-Ed: A Recently Retired Senior Survives in Suburbs
A recent retiree and her husband have decided to remain in West Hartford, where they have lived for...
13th Annual Ron’s Run for the Roses Derby Day Gala Will Be...
The West Hartford-based Ron Foley Foundation will hold its 13th annual ‘Ron’s Run for...
Photographer’s Work Featured at WeHa Brewing and Roasting...
Local artist Brian Barnicle displayed 15 pieces of his work at an event at WeHa Brewing and...
Business
More Than Just a Place for Produce: Sunday Farmers Market...
Residents Mary Collins and Scott Franklin are teaming up to launch the ‘Blue Back...
West Hartford Business Buzz: May 2, 2022
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton...
Photographer’s Work Featured at WeHa Brewing and Roasting...
Local artist Brian Barnicle displayed 15 pieces of his work at an event at WeHa Brewing and...
Elmwood Looking for Support to Bloom Again
Organizers are reaching out to all friends of Elmwood to help ‘Elmwood Bloom Again’ in 2022...
Toro Loco Supporting Relay for Life Beginning May 1
Toro Loco will kick off Cinco de Mayo week with a Farmington Valley Relay for Life Fundraiser on...
Town of West Hartford and Chamber of Commerce to Hold Community...
The Town of West Hartford and West Hartford Chamber of Commerce will co-host a community job and...
Government
West Hartford Memorial Day Parade to Return, Lt. Gen. Edward...
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Edward Banta, who grew up in West Hartford and graduated from Conard...
Senate Approves Tax Cuts, Sends $24B Budget to the Governor
Included in the state budget is a provision to cap the motor vehicle tax at 32.46 mills, which will...
Federal Funding to Combat Hate Crimes Announced in West...
At a press conference Monday morning, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal was joined by Anti-Defamation...
West Hartford to Host Energy Efficiency Webinar for Local...
The Town of West Hartford, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, will host a webinar...
West Hartford Police Take Man Into Custody, Firearm Recovered...
[Updated, May 1, 2:45 p.m.] The West Hartford Police Department identified the suspect who has...
Temporary Closure Planned for Stretch of Trout Brook Drive in...
Tree removal will require the closure of lanes on Trout Brook Drive between May 2-5. By Ronni...
Schools
Watkinson School Announces the Return of ‘Freshly...
Dennis House will host a discussion focused on ‘Sparking Joy Against the Odds’ with...
West Hartford Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced
A first grade teacher, an elementary school speech-language pathologist, and a middle school health...
Conard Girls Win While Boys Lose to Avon in Track and Field...
Conard hosted the Avon girls and boys in track and field in West Hartford on Tuesday. By Paul...
Murphy, Smith Propel Hall Lacrosse Comeback Win Over Northwest...
Hall High School hosted Northwest Catholic in boys lacrosse Monday in West Hartford. Submitted It...
College Bound: Words We Hear in College, Part II
We-Ha.com will be publishing a series of essays/blogs/reflections on the issue of going to college...
West Hartford Celebrates 50 Years of Girls’ and...
‘Passing the Torch’ celebrated the 50th anniversary of Title IX and the establishment...
Sports
Conard Girls Win While Boys Lose to Avon in Track and Field...
Conard hosted the Avon girls and boys in track and field in West Hartford on Tuesday. By Paul...
Murphy, Smith Propel Hall Lacrosse Comeback Win Over Northwest...
Hall High School hosted Northwest Catholic in boys lacrosse Monday in West Hartford. Submitted It...
West Hartford Rugby Begins Season with Win over Bridgeport
The West Hartford Black Hearts Rugby Club was undefeated in 2021, and began the 2022 season with a...
Celebrate! West Hartford FUNd RUNS Return to Live Format...
Registration is now open for the 2022 Celebrate! West Hartford FUNd RUNS with both a 5K and...
West Hartford Celebrates 50 Years of Girls’ and...
‘Passing the Torch’ celebrated the 50th anniversary of Title IX and the establishment...
Fast Start by Simsbury Sinks Conard Lacrosse
The Conard boys lacrosse team hosted Simsbury on Thursday afternoon in West Hartford. By Paul...
Real Estate
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...
Continental Properties Concept Plans for Children’s Museum...
Continental Properties signed an agreement in late January to purchase the Trout Brook Drive parcel...
Letter: West Hartford Parent Community Equity, Diversity, and...
We-Ha.com welcomes Letters to the Editor from the public, including endorsements, but letters...
West Hartford Town Council Gives Unanimous Approval to...
A proposal by Farmington Avenue Acquisitions LLC for 920 and 924 Farmington Ave. received unanimous...
Kingswood Oxford To Sell Children’s Museum Property to...
Continental Properties has signed an agreement to purchase the Trout Brook Drive parcel, which...
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More Than Just a Place for Produce: Sunday Farmers Market Launching in West Hartford
Senate Approves Tax Cuts, Sends $24B Budget to the Governor
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