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CT Ranked Among Least Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast has some of the most fun states in the country, but several others landed near the bottom of a new ranking.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Most Fun States in America on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The study compared all 50 states across 26 metrics of entertainment, recreation, and nightlife, including restaurants, amusement parks, movie theaters, national park access, music festivals, bars, casinos, and recreation spending.
The personal finance website split the study into two main categories: entertainment and recreation, which made up 80% of the score, and nightlife, which ac…
CT Mourns Beloved 11-Year-Old Remembered For Love, Humor, Faith
Sickle cell disease tested 11-year-old Mason Holmes throughout his young life, but it never dimmed the love he gave others. He was always smiling, dreaming big, and reminding his family, “I love you, because you never know.”
“You never know” became painfully real on Saturday, Aug. 8, when the Farmington boy entered a hospital for a common procedure, but things didn't go as planned.
“He walked into the hospital smiling,” Ebony Skyers, a close family friend, said. “ He was going to have a procedure that would allow him to play like other kids, allow him to return to just being a kid. Bu…
CT Rises In New Ranking Of Best States To Live In US
From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety.
Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons.
"When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…
Fairfield International Food Fest Returns With Global Eats, Music, Films
Food, music and culture from around the world will take over Fairfield Theatre Company when the Fairfield International Food Fest returns for its second year.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Fairfield Theatre Company.
According to Fairfield Theatre Company’s event listing, the festival will feature local food vendors serving cuisine from a variety of cultures, along with live music, cultural performances. and international documentary films.
The food lineup includes Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Indian, Greek, British, Italian, and other cuisines. Food will be …
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Popular Connecticut Pizzeria Joining Massachusetts, Italy Favorites at Boston Pizza Festival
Any way you slice it, Boston will become the upper crust of New England’s pizza scene for one weekend next month.
The Boston Pizza Festival returns to City Hall Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, and Sunday, Sept. 20. Organizers expect more than 30 pizzerias to serve slices to over 20,000 guests.
The lineup includes Sally’s Apizza from New Haven. Rossopomodoro at Eataly will also take part. Pizza Taxi from Vico Equense, Italy, will make the trip to Boston.
Raffaele Russo of Boston’s Quattro, whom organizers describe as the world’s sixth-ranked pizza maker, is also set to appear.
Ven…
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up
Some people spend a lifetime lifting others up. Now, a Maryland family is hoping the favor comes back around.
The call for help starts in Hagerstown, where Gina Gabianelli has launched a GoFundMe campaign for her cousin, nationally recognized comic book artist Andy Fish, who was diagnosed with two rare blood cancers and is preparing for a life-saving stem-cell transplant.
Fish, a father of three and longtime Massachusetts resident, has spent nearly three decades building a career as a professional artist, writer and educator.
His work has appeared in Marvel Comics, Archie Comics, War…
Why Connecticut, Massachusetts, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair
Connecticut and Massachusetts are among at least eight states that will not participate in the Great American State Fair, a centerpiece event in President Donald Trump's celebrations of America's 250th anniversary.
The fair is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with organizers originally envisioning participation from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Instead, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington have opted out, according to Yahoo News.
Rhode Island announced on Monday, June 15, …
