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The art of racing in the rain: Nor'easter unbothers Grand Prix and Apizza Feast attendees
Lots of events around Connecticut have been canceled due to impacts from the nor’easter this weekend. As the winds and rain picked up Friday night, the 11th Annual Grand Prix and Apizza Fest continued. This year, it felt a little different for participants thanks to the weather. “It’s like hitting a wall, boom!” said Paul Best, who competed in the 60+...
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Forecasted nor'easter won't alter weekend wedding festivities in Connecticut
For some, rain on your wedding day is reserved for an Alanis Morissette song and signals bad luck. For others, it’s seen as good luck: “As a wet knot is harder to untie.” Either way, couples getting married this weekend in Connecticut will have to contend with a forecasted nor’easter, bringing rain, wind, and possible coastal flooding. However, the...
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From runner to cyclist: How injury opened up a new chapter for West Hartford athlete
Gavin Sherry was a standout runner from Conard High School in West Hartford, breaking multiple school records and winning the Gatorade Athlete of the Year three times. “We knew that he and his brother were going to be something within the Connecticut sports realm because they started earlier in middle school running, and they went one and two in the…
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Inside Black Bamboo: How a West Hartford family built a local favorite
Black Bamboo is an American Chinese restaurant that sits at the corner of Vanderbilt Road and Farmington Avenue, and it’s become a staple in the West Hartford community. Sonny Chen, the son of Jackie Chen and Xue Yun Chen, built the business together in 2010. Growing up in the Hartford area, Sonny took the opportunity to help his parents immediately…
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Bristol Eastern High School rallies behind student athlete injured in car crash
Friday night marks the start of high school football season. However, the Bristol Eastern Lancers will have to kick off the season with one less soldier. Seventeen-year-old Noah Kufa is the team’s kicker, but he’s currently in the hospital. Football coaches said he was in a car accident in Farmington back in August. “He’s a kid who’s always super...
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9/11 witnesses and survivors speak at Quinnipiac University to educate students
Many people remember the September 11th attacks in 2001, but not all know about the impact the attacks left on the community. Quinnipiac University hosted an event on Tuesday to give students an opportunity to learn about the tragedy. The goal was to remind everyone what happened and educate the youth. Most of the students who attended weren’t born yet. “It’s...
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11 year-old sells 3D printed items to support 9/11 fundraiser in Berlin
Landon Nguyen, an 11-year-old boy, has a big heart. He sells 3D-printed items and picks a charity each month to donate to. His journey started almost two years ago, when he saw someone sell 3D-printed dragons at The Big E in West Springfield, Mass. “I overheard somebody ask their mom for one, and they said they couldn’t afford it....
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Yale women's soccer athlete volunteers as a firefighter in her free time
Kyla Holmes is not just a senior goalkeeper for the Yale women’s soccer team. Beyond that, she’s studying biomedical engineering at the Ivy League university, is an avid coffee drinker, and is also a volunteer firefighter for the Andover Township Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey. “I’m also a bit of an adrenaline junkie though, so anything that gets the...
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After 6 years, Carbone's set to reopen its doors in Hartford
At the corner of Front Street in Hartford, Carbone’s is opening back up after six years. It’s now located at 39 Front Street, just across from the Connecticut Convention Center. Today, the restaurant hosted a soft opening to mark its return to Hartford. Several city leaders attended the ribbon-cutting. “We’ve created a lounge where anyone could come in. You...
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Danielson Fire Association announces pause in operations amid fight for upgraded safety equipment
The Danielson Fire Association announced Tuesday night they are entering a pause in operations for at least 15 days unless a full plan is given to replace gear. The pause in operations, a “safety stand down,” will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. unless the plan is announced, according to the association’s Facebook page. “We are currently working with our…
