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West Hartford cranked up the local vibe in August 2021 with a killer lineup: theater fans got their fix with “The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the Mandell Jewish Community Center, farmers’ market shoppers stocked up on fresh produce every Saturday at Town Hall, art lovers checked out the West Hartford Art League’s gallery opening, and music enthusiasts enjoyed a symphony perf...

West Hartford lit up in August 2021 with a vibrant lineup of local events — from multiple shows of “The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” to farmers’ markets at Town Hall, an art exhibition by the West Hartford Art League, and a symphony concert at the Bushnell Center. With two runs of the hit theater show and a packed calendar, it was the perfect summer for culture, community, and l...

West Hartford lit up in August 2021 with a vibrant lineup of community events—two spellbinding theater shows, a bustling farmers’ market, a visual arts exhibition, and a symphony concert—all designed to bring neighbors together through culture and connection. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an aut...

August in West Hartford was pure local flavor—packed with theater, markets, art, and music. Catch “The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” twice at the Mandell JCC, browse fresh produce at the Farmers’ Market at Town Hall, admire local art at the Bent Price Gallery, or vibe to the West Hartford Symphony at the Bushnell Center. Something for everyone—don’t miss a beat. Listen in comfort...

West Hartford’s August 2021 was a cultural hotspot—community theater doubled down on “The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” the farmers’ market buzzed every Saturday, the art league unveiled a fresh exhibition, and the symphony wowed on the 19th. It was pure local flavor, packed with art, music, and community vibes—proof that great things happen when a town rallies around its people...

A shocking subway assault allegation involving a young mother and her children under 11 has ignited national debate, with the suspect—a Yale student—arrested on serious charges but released without bail, sparking outrage and questions about justice and safety. His attorney, known for high-profile cases, fiercely denies the accusations, framing the accuser as unreliable and painting her client as a...

FBI and Hartford PD shut down a dangerous online predator: 58-year-old Alexander Cruz was arrested Wednesday in a sting operation after attempting to meet an undercover agent posing as a minor for sex. Facing serious charges including attempted sexual contact with a minor, second-degree sexual assault, and commercial sexual abuse, Cruz was caught after allegedly arranging a meeting involving money...

A slick phishing scam hit Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families, tricking staff into handing over email access—potentially exposing Social Security numbers and other sensitive data. Officials swiftly locked down systems, scrubbed malicious emails, and are now notifying affected individuals while offering credit monitoring. Law enforcement is investigating, and this breach serves as a s...

A 49-year-old man named Michael Larriuz was arrested in a major New York sting operation involving multiple agencies, facing serious charges including selling controlled substances and a firearm. Authorities seized 25 weapons — 22 of them untraceable “ghost guns” — plus large-capacity magazines and cocaine. The coordinated effort by the FBI, Homeland Security, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, and G...

A 38-year-old man named Jonathan Sanabria is facing serious charges—including first-degree assault and illegal gun discharge—after a shooting on Route 8 in Ansonia, Connecticut. State troopers responded to a report of shots fired at a car, with video evidence showing two shots. The suspect was arrested just before 9:30 PM the same night and is being held on a $125,000 bond. His arraignment is sche...

Hartford police, in a major sting operation, arrested 58-year-old Alexander Cruz of Willimantic for allegedly attempting to pay a minor for sex — a crime that could see him locked up for years. Working together, Hartford PD’s Special Investigation Division and the FBI’s Crimes Against Children Task Force caught Cruz after he messaged an undercover agent posing as a teen and set up a meeting for ca...

Bears are turning Warren into their own personal neighborhood invasion zone—five homes raided, a garage smashed, even a cow stolen, all in just one month. With over 4,600 bear sightings across Connecticut this year and 16 in Warren alone, residents are scrambling for safety. First Selectman Greg LaCava is teaming up with state wildlife officials to tackle the surge, proposing bear-proof cameras an...

A major cybersecurity alert erupted this week as Mandiant exposed UNC3944, a highly adaptive hacking group exploiting human trust through social engineering. They’re infiltrating companies across tech, finance, healthcare, and government via fake IT calls, urgent texts, and impersonations — then deploying ransomware and stealing data using over 50 malware variants. Their use of legitimate remote t...

Scientists have uncovered a new deep-sea fish in the Mariana Trench, dubbed the “ghostly snailfish,” thriving at over 26,000 feet—making it one of the deepest-living fish ever found. With a gelatinous, scaleless body, it’s perfectly adapted to crushing pressure, and its discovery in a previously thought uninhabitable zone has stunned researchers. This find fuels excitement about Earth’s hidden oce...

When Fourth of July storms left Torrington in the dark, Vinny’s Restaurant & Pizza didn’t just stay open—they served up free hot meals to anyone without power. Amid fallen trees and outages that forced emergency declarations, the restaurant’s owners, despite their own damage, rallied the community with chicken parmesan, lasagna, and heartfelt support. Hundreds of families showed up, grateful for a...

Twenty-three-year-old Justice Roman, a convicted felon, is facing serious charges after a high-speed chase and arrest that uncovered an arsenal of weapons, drugs, and paraphernalia. Accused of armed robbery in Meriden and linked to a shooting in Middletown, Roman allegedly fled police during a traffic stop, crashing into a cruiser. Officers found an M-15 rifle, a Glock, over 38 grams of cocaine, a...

A bold redevelopment plan is taking shape in Manchester, Connecticut, near I-84, where a developer aims to merge two underutilized lots—95 Avery Street and 111 Macintosh Street—into a vibrant mixed-use hub. After a pre-application review, the proposal seeks to rezone the land under a flexible Comprehensive Urban Development district, unlocking potential for 16 apartments and 6,000 sq ft of commerc...

Kendell Doors and Hardware is making a bold move east with its first Connecticut distribution hub, leasing 9,500 sq ft in North Haven—right off I-91—to serve the East Coast. Once a church, this historic building now powers Kendell’s logistics, boosting efficiency for commercial clients nationwide. With Stephen Press of Press|Cuozzo closing the deal, this expansion marks a major leap for the Minnes...

Tiny swimming nanobots, powered by your body’s own fluids and steered by magnets, are poised to revolutionize medicine by delivering drugs directly to diseased cells—like cancer—without harming healthy tissue. Still in early testing, these lab and animal trial successes hint at a future where treatments are precise, side-effect-free, and potentially preventative, turning sci-fi into life-saving re...

Connecticut’s two recent measles cases signal a national resurgence, but don’t panic—thanks to over 95% vaccination rates, herd immunity keeps outbreaks in check. While vaccine hesitancy in other states like Texas and South Carolina fuels larger outbreaks, Connecticut’s high immunity level makes widespread spread unlikely. Even vaccinated people can get measles—though the vaccine is 97% effective...

Groundbreaking CAR T-cell therapy, once reserved for blood cancers, is now approved for multiple myeloma patients who’ve exhausted other options — offering renewed hope and a personalized, powerful new weapon in the fight against cancer. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level new...

New Haven is preparing to hit pause on new data center construction for a full year, giving city leaders time to craft smart regulations before letting more of these power-hungry facilities take root. With no clear rules in place yet, the city wants to study environmental, land use, and safety impacts — and this break will let them assemble a team to draft zoning standards within six months. It’s...

A major historic redevelopment is brewing in Manchester as WW Manchester LLC eyes the 30,000-square-foot Clark Building—once part of the iconic Cheney Brothers silk mill—for luxury apartment conversion. With a wetlands permit already filed, the project signals a bold move to revitalize forgotten industrial heritage into modern living spaces, sparking neighborhood buzz and raising questions about p...

Connecticut’s beaches are still off-limits for swimming after heavy rains flooded waterways and triggered sewage overflows — leaving most coastal state parks closed, including popular free spots for residents. Only Hammonasset Beach in Madison remains open, while towns like Old Saybrook and Clinton are also shut down pending retest results. Officials are racing to get water quality data back today...

A major Fourth of July storm left Connecticut reeling, especially Harwinton, where two-thirds of residents lost power. Governor Lamont visited the hardest-hit areas in Litchfield County, but his response is under fire from both state officials and Eversource. Critics, including Senator Ryan Fazio and Rep. Josh Elliott, are seizing the moment to slam the state’s handling of the crisis. Listen in co...