Making History

Marsha McCurdy Adell has been the only Black woman in the ranks of the West Hartford Fire Department for her entire career, and now with a new position in the department, she hopes to change that.

The town of West Hartford has a new leader in the fire department who is making history. Marsha McCurdy Adell stepped into the new role Jan. 30. She’s the first Black woman to hold that job and the only Black woman in the town’s fire service. It’s a promotion 20 years in the making and one she’s overjoyed about. “I...

Nancy Pelosi was elected House speaker for the 116th Congress on Thursday. It’s the second time Pelosi has been elected to the position. She is the first woman to ever serve as speaker.

Nancy Pelosi, the only woman who has held the office of House speaker, was elected to the office again Thursday, becoming one of few officials to return to it. She first served as speaker from 2007 to 2011 and received 220 votes in Thursday’s vote among members of the House. The last time a speaker regained the gavel was more...

Actor Adam Pally, perhaps best known for his starring role as Max Blum in the short-running sitcom “Happy Endings,” was arrested late Tuesday in Hell’s Kitchen for alleged possession of pot and cocaine, police say.

Actor Adam Pally, perhaps best known for his starring role as Max Blum in the short-running sitcom “Happy Endings,” was arrested late Tuesday in Hell’s Kitchen for alleged possession of pot and cocaine, police say.

“Making History” star Leighton Meester talks about her character’s wardrobe with Harry.