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Dignity Grows hands out tote bags filled with feminine hygiene products
Nonprofit Dignity Grows handed out hundreds of tote bags filled with feminine hygiene products in West Hartford on Thursday. It’s all in an effort to end period poverty, one bag at a time.
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NBC CT celebrates ‘bring your kids to work day' with fun-filled activities
NBC CT hosts a lively Bring Your Kids to Work Day, offering engaging activities and opportunities for cherished memories in the workplace.
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Person injured after jumping out of window during fire in West Hartford
A person was taken to the hospital after jumping from a second floor window during a fire at a West Hartford home. Firefighters responded to a multi-family home on Elmhurst Street for a reported kitchen fire. Responding crews saw heavy smoke coming from the second floor. Shortly after, crews found a resident outside with injuries. They learned that the resident…
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Fires at historic West Hartford country club weren't intentionally set: officials
Fire officials said the two fires that destroyed the clubhouse at a historic West Hartford country club over the weekend were not intentionally set. A fire broke out at the Wampanoag Country Club just after 2:20 a.m. on Sunday. Crews found heavy fire coming through the roof of the same building that had been on fire just 24 hours earlier…
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Threat to American School for the Deaf not substantiated: police
West Hartford police responded to the American School for the Deaf Tuesday morning after the school received an “unverified” threat, according to authorities. The school is located on North Main Street. After investigating for several hours, police determined there was no substantiated threat to the public. They cleared the scene and the investigation is ongoing, police said.
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Local clubs offer help to Wampanoag Country Club following fires
“It’s not until you get here and kind of, there’s a little bit of an odor too, I mean that just adds to it,” said Michael Rosano, who stopped by to see the damage on Monday morning. The smell of fire was lingering in the air less than 48 hours after West Hartford’s Wampanoag Country Club went up in...
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Local golf clubs step up to help Wampanoag Country Club after fires
The clubhouse at West Hartford’s Wampanoag Country Club is completely destroyed by fires that broke out over the weekend. As they look to rebuild, local clubs are stepping in to help.
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Second fire in two days destroys historic West Hartford country club
A historic West Hartford country club celebrating its centennial year is destroyed after two fires in two days.
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Second fire in two days destroys historic West Hartford country club
A historic West Hartford country club celebrating its centennial year is destroyed after two fires in two days. Firefighters arrived to the Wampanoag Country Club just after 2:20 a.m. on Sunday and found heavy fire coming through the roof of the same building that had been on fire just 24 hours earlier on Saturday morning. According to fire officials, the…
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Fire damages historic West Hartford country club
A fire damaged a historic country club in West Hartford early Saturday morning. Dispatchers received a call from an employee at the Wampanoag Country Club on Wampanoag Drive around 2:10 a.m. about a fire at the loading dock area. Once at the country club, firefighters said they found heavy fire at the loading dock with significant smoke coming from multiple…
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Woman accused of making antisemitic comments at Jewish center in West Hartford
A woman has been arrested for allegedly yelling antisemitic and racist remarks at the Jewish Community Center on Thursday afternoon. West Hartford police said they were called to the community center at 2:30 p.m. after getting a report of a woman yelling in the parking lot. Officers later found the woman, Beth Rosenberg, 42, at the New England Jewish Academy…
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West Hartford approves zoning change for part of former UConn campus
The West Hartford Town Council voted 8-1 for rezoning part of the former UConn campus on Monday.
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West Hartford approves zoning change for part of former UConn campus
The West Hartford Town Council voted 8-1 for rezoning part of the former UConn campus. On Monday, people voiced their support and opposition to a plan to construct four buildings off of Asylum Avenue. Developers are looking to build more than 300 apartments. Some see it as good for the community. “As a neighbor of the property, I believe it’s…
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Two people arrested in West Hartford for stealing car, running from police
West Hartford police have arrested two men they believe stole a car out of Hartford. Officers noticed a white Infinity G37 that had been reported stolen traveling on Jefferson Avenue in West Hartford around 9 a.m. this morning. Police attempted to pull the vehicle over, but the driver did not stop and continued on even when they successfully deployed a…
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Crews extinguish fire in freight train car in West Hartford
An area of West Hartford that was briefly closed during a fire in a train car early Tuesday morning has reopened. Dispatchers said there was a fire in a freight train car carrying trash around 3 a.m. The fire happened at the Oakwood Avenue crossing. The track was closed for about an hour while crews worked to extinguish the fire….
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Bicyclist taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in West Hartford
A man who was riding a bicycle on New Britain Avenue in West Hartford Thursday night was hit by a vehicle and was taken to the hospital. Police said the man was struck in the area of 1555 New Britain Ave. around 7:40 p.m. and first responders provided medical aid. The bicyclist’s injuries were not life-threatening, police said. He was…
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Kosher supermarket in West Hartford is busy preparing for Passover
At Crown Market in West Hartford, Passover means stocking the shelves with food that is kosher to eat during holiday. But it doesn’t stop there. It also means making sure the store’s kitchen, including the utensils, countertops and equipment are kosher for Passover as well. “It’s a pretty, a pretty intense holiday,” store owner Debbie Raviv said. Raviv and...
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West Hartford grocery store stocks up for Passover
Passover is a couple weeks away and a kosher grocery store in West Hartford is busy preparing for it. For Crown Market, this includes stocking the shelves with kosher for Passover products.
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Families take part in Johnny's Jog for Charity 5K in West Hartford
Families took part in the annual Johnny’s Jog for Charity 5K in West Hartford over the weekend.