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Black Friday: Good for Buzz, Not for Predicting Sales

Black Friday: Good for Buzz, Not for Predicting Sales

Retailers invest a lot of hope in Black Friday because it can be used to build momentum for the six-week... Read »

Mar 25, 2013
Black Friday Guide: How to Get the Best Deals

Black Friday Guide: How to Get the Best Deals

Black Friday — it's the mother of all shopping days. A day when millions of people wielding billions of... Read »

Nov 22, 2012
Black Friday Shopping Apps

Black Friday Shopping Apps

New apps can help you make the most of your Black Friday shopping. Here's two free apps to help you find the... Watch »

Nov 20, 2012
How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

A few simple diet and exercise tips can help you avoid packing on the pounds. Collette Wieland reports. Watch »

Dec 5, 2012
Holiday Shopping: Paying By Phone

Holiday Shopping: Paying By Phone

You'll see more shoppers using their smartphones at the cash register this holiday Watch »

Dec 5, 2012
Macy's Thanksgiving Floats on Display

Macy's Thanksgiving Floats on Display

Final preps are underway for the Macy's Parade. Here's a sneak-peak look at the new floats that will be... Watch »

Nov 20, 2012
New App Eases Holiday Shopping Stress

New App Eases Holiday Shopping Stress

A new app makes holiday shopping a whole lot easier. While it can't wrap your presents for you, it can help... Watch »

Nov 17, 2012
Towns Postpone Trick or Treating Again

Towns Postpone Trick or Treating Again

Fairfield will celebrate Halloween on Saturday, Nov. 10., Milford on Friday. Read »

Nov 6, 2012

Best Dressed: Emily Blunt, Amy Adams and More

Hollywood's best dressed — from Emily Blunt to Jennifer Aniston to J. Lo — hit the red carpet this week. View »

Nov 2, 2012
Dave Matthews Band to Play Mohegan Sun

Dave Matthews Band to Play Mohegan Sun

The Dave Matthews Band will make their first ever appearance at Mohegan Sun Dec. 8. Read »

Oct 2, 2012
Marni to Launch First Women's Fragrance

Marni to Launch First Women's Fragrance

This February, Italian retailer, Marni, will launch its first-ever fragrance. Read »

Nov 2, 2012

Year in Review 2012: Red Carpet Fashion Highs & Lows

2012's been filled with red carpet rock stars and frumpy fashion faux pas. Find out where your favorite celeb... View »

Feb 4, 2013
Sandy Impacts Halloween

Sandy Impacts Halloween

Superstorm Sandy is postponing Halloween in some towns, while other are holding activities. Read »

Oct 31, 2012
Zombie Pub Crawl to Benefit Puppies

Zombie Pub Crawl to Benefit Puppies

Dress like a zombie, enjoy some pubs and raise money for a dog park. Read »

Oct 25, 2012
Halloween Events

Halloween Events

Several cities and towns across the state are holding Halloween events. Read »

Oct 26, 2012
$3 Million Estate Jewelry Sale in West Hartford

$3 Million Estate Jewelry Sale in West Hartford

Earrings from the estate of Elizabeth Taylor are included in the sale. Watch »

Oct 8, 2012

Store Tour: Local Designers and Curated Home Goods at Joinery

Owner Angela Silva picks out her favorite fall finds at Williamsburg boutique, Joinery. View »

Oct 26, 2012
5 Ways to Get Your Wardrobe Winter-Ready

5 Ways to Get Your Wardrobe Winter-Ready

Mother-daughter duo Kate Berger and Ann Lightfood share their top five tips for whipping your wardrobe into shape fo... Read »

Oct 25, 2012
Beer Lovers Rejoice

Beer Lovers Rejoice

For two days in October, Mohegan Sun was home to more than 150 different beers and thousands of beer enthusiasts. Read »

Oct 8, 2012

5 Halloween Costumes Inspired by Fashion's Kookiest Characters

This year, why not try a costume inspired by some of the wildest wardrobes in fashion? View »

Oct 24, 2012
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Comcast NBC Connecticut Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride
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