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UK COVID-19 Strain May Be More Deadly, But Dr. Fauci Says More Concern Comes From South Africa and Brazil
In an interview with LX News, Dr. Anthony Fauci addressed the multiplying mutations of the coronavirus, including a U.K. variant that is thought to be more deadly as well as more contagious. Watch the full interview with Dr. Fauci on NBCLX this Tuesday at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET.
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Restaurants Struggle Through Normally Busy St. Patrick's Day Holiday
Gov. Ned Lamont has ordered restaurants and bars to offer take-out and delivery options only, crippling business on what is normally a busy holiday.
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Streaming Up From Boston: Dropkick Murphys to Livestream Annual St. Patrick's Day Show
The show must go on, even during a pandemic. That’s what members of the Dropkick Murphys have determined. The Irish-punk band from Quincy has played a Boston-area show on St. Patrick’s Day every year for the last 24 years.
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DIY St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Amid Coronavirus
The coronavirus global crisis has caused numerous St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations to be canceled in the United States, including parades in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York City, and a growing number of states and cities have closed restaurants and bars, but that hasn’t stopped revelers with enjoying the Irish holiday. Although the practice of social distancing...
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COVID-19 Cancels St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
St. Patrick’s Day is a few days away and many communities across our state have cancelled their celebrations because of concerns about the coronavirus. One family from Moodus didn’t realize Hartford’s parade had been cancelled and they were all decked out to celebrate. “I went to the store to buy more because this is a tradition, this is what...
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COVID-19 Cancels St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
St. Patrick’s Day is a few days away and many communities across our state have cancelled their celebrations because of concerns about the coronavirus.
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Towns Postpone, Cancel St. Patrick's Day Parades Amid Concerns About Coronavirus
Several cities and towns have decided to cancel or postpone their St. Patrick’s Day parade amid concerns about coronavirus. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton posted on Facebook Tuesday that the parade and flag raising have been canceled. On Tuesday, Hartford officials announced that the St. Patrick’s Day parade, which was scheduled for Saturday, will not happen. Instead, city officials will...
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Even Without a Parade, Trinity Bar Returns to St. Patrick's Day Scene
There’s a bit of disappointment in New Haven with the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade postponed, but one business owner says although he’s scaling back plans, they’re still planning for a busy Sunday. “We’ve missed the last two so this was our comeback,” said Eddie Higgins, owner of Trinity Bar. The bar was closed after a fire in 2017....
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Parade Postponement Affecting New Haven Businesses
The decision to postpone New Haven’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will have a big impact on businesses this Sunday.
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Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade Will Not Happen This Weekend Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hartford will not take place this weekend and city officials will determine whether the parade, or another celebration, can be rescheduled for later this year. This comes amid concerns about coronavirus. The parade was scheduled for Saturday, March 14. “As you can imagine, we did not take this decision lightly. This was a...
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Ireland Cancels St. Patrick's Day Festivities Over Coronavirus Concerns
St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the Republic of Ireland have been canceled amid concerns about the spread of coronavirus, including the St. Patrick’s Day festival parade in Dublin on March 17, NBC News reports.
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Connecticut Steps Up Response to Coronavirus
A second person has tested positive for coronavirus in Connecticut as schools, businesses and the state government take new steps to protect against the spread.
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10 Events to Check Out This St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance in Guilford – Dance the night away at the St. George Church Hall. Enjoy a real Irish meal with some corned beef cabbage and vegetarian shepherd’s pie. Hosted by the St. George Men’s Group, the event will take place on Saturday, March 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be door...
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Thousands Celebrate Annual Shamrock and Roll 5k Run in New Haven
Thousands of runners took to the pavement for the annual Shamrock and Roll 5k run in New Haven on Sunday. The annual event has a goal of collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Connecticut. The effort benefits many families who are unable to pay for rent, food, and the high cost of diapers. Runners showed up decked out in…
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Norwich St. Patrick's Parade and Festival Preview
Jimmy was live in Norwich with what you can expect at the parade and festival on March 1.
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St. Patrick's Day Parades
KC101 Radio Host Adam Rivers gave us a preview of parades in the area.
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Vomit Led to Deadly Uber Shooting in New Mexico: Prosecutors
A ride-hailing driver shot and killed a New Mexico passenger earlier this year during an argument over “a large amount of vomit” in his Uber vehicle, prosecutors said in new documents. Court documents submitted by the Bernalillo County district attorney last week said the vomit and an argument over a cleanup fee led to the shooting, the Albuquerque Journal reported.