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This CT City Just Became The Hottest Housing Market In The Nation This CT City Just Became The Hottest Housing Market In The Nation This CT City Just Became The Hottest Housing Market In The Nation
This CT City Just Became The Hottest Housing Market In The Nation Trying to buy a home in one of Connecticut's busiest cities this year may require deep pockets, quick reflexes, and a little luck. Hartford is the hottest housing market in the country, according to Zillow’s new forecast for 2026. The report pushes the Connecticut capital past Buffalo, which led the list for the past two years. The ranking matters for local buyers and sellers. It points to stiff competition, fast sales, and rising prices across the region this year. Zillow says the main problem is simple: There are not enough homes. That shortage drove quick sales and sharp price gains in…

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by Josh Lanier
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New Fairfield Vehicle Stolen; Office Urges 9 PM Routine New Fairfield Vehicle Stolen; Office Urges 9 PM Routine New Fairfield Vehicle Stolen; Office Urges 9 PM Routine
New Fairfield Vehicle Stolen; Office Urges 9 PM Routine The New Fairfield Resident Trooper's Office is reminding residents to lock their vehicles and keep keys and valuables out after a vehicle was stolen in town. According to a Facebook post by New Fairfield Resident Trooper's Office, stolen vehicles are increasing across Connecticut, and New Fairfield had a vehicle stolen on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The reminder urged residents to commit to the 9 PM routine. Per a Facebook post by the Connecticut State Police Bridgewater/Roxbury Resident Trooper’s Office, the “9 PM routine” is a simple anti-theft checklist that includes the following steps: Remov…

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CT State Trooper Fired After Investigation Into Relationship With High School Student CT State Trooper Fired After Investigation Into Relationship With High School Student CT State Trooper Fired After Investigation Into Relationship With High School Student
CT State Trooper Fired After Investigation Into Relationship With High School Student A Connecticut State Police trooper has been fired following an internal affairs investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a high school student, state police said. Trooper First Class Timothy Haroian, 39, was terminated from state service on Dec. 30, Connecticut State Police confirmed Thursday. The decision followed an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a student at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown, where he served as a school resource officer. Law enforcement records show the relationship involved a 17-year-old student. Investigators said Haroian beg…

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by Josh Lanier
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Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan' Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan' Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan'
Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan' Ever wanted to see yourself strolling across the big screen? A new streaming series is giving Westchester residents a shot at their background-actor moment.  Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is looking for Westchester County locals to work as paid extras on an upcoming series titled “MINIVAN,” with roles ranging from college students to pedestrians and other everyday characters. The work is paid, with non-union actors earning $187 for up to 10 hours. According to the casting notice, the background roles are not covered by a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement, though both union a…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold' New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold' New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold'
New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold' A Connecticut family is facing every parent’s worst fear after a serious New Year’s Day crash left their son fighting for his life. But they're not alone, as their community is stepping up to help with his recovery.  Logan Resnick, 21, of Prospect, suffered catastrophic injuries in an off-road vehicle crash on Bank Street in Waterbury. His wounds were so severe that he had to be resuscitated at the scene. Paramedics rushed him to Saint Mary’s Hospital, where doctors later airlifted him to Hartford Hospital. He has remained in the Neuro ICU since the crash. Logan suffered multiple …

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by Josh Lanier
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US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data
US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, it is taking Connecticut to court over access to voter registration records. Federal officials said the lawsuit was filed Tuesday, Jan. 6, alleging Connecticut failed to provide complete voter registration lists when requested. The department also said it plans to sue Arizona over similar issues, adding to the number of states the Trump administration has targeted over access to voter roll data. “This Department of Justice has now sued 23 states for failing to provide voter roll data and will continue filing lawsuits to protect America…

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Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day
Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day Connecticut families rang in the new year in delivery rooms across the state as hospitals welcomed their first babies of 2026 on Thursday, Jan. 1. At Manchester Memorial Hospital, Mindy and Louis Medina II became some of the first parents in Connecticut to mark the new year when their son, Louis Medina III, was born at 12:36 a.m., hospital officials said. The newborn weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches. He was the first baby delivered at Manchester Memorial Hospital after the facility officially joined the Hartford HealthCare system at midnight. Bridgeport Hospital welcomed…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Author Jacqueline Guttman Brings Book Talk To JCC In Sherman Author Jacqueline Guttman Brings Book Talk To JCC In Sherman Author Jacqueline Guttman Brings Book Talk To JCC In Sherman
Author Jacqueline Guttman Brings Book Talk To JCC In Sherman JCC in Sherman will host a Sunday Speaker Series event featuring author Jacqueline Guttman on Jan. 4, 2026, from 1 to 2 p.m., with free admission. According to the JCC in Sherman webpage, Guttman will discuss her book Widowhood and Other Altered States, which follows life in what she calls the “70-plus lane,” moving through grief, isolation, and changes in physical ability while keeping an eye on the absurdities that can surface along the way. Sign up for the event here. The program is set to include a short, interactive conversation about how the book came together, along with a focu…

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Brookfield Parks And Rec Winter 2026 Program Guide Is Live, Registration Opens Brookfield Parks And Rec Winter 2026 Program Guide Is Live, Registration Opens Brookfield Parks And Rec Winter 2026 Program Guide Is Live, Registration Opens
Brookfield Parks And Rec Winter 2026 Program Guide Is Live, Registration Opens Registration is underway for Brookfield’s Winter 2026 Parks & Rec lineup, with a new program guide posted online. Most programs are open now, but Candlewood Lake Elementary after-school options are being held for a later launch, on Dec.29, Brookfield Parks and Recreation said in a Facebook post. Find the digital Winter 2026 Program Guide here, and register now. On the winter calendar, the department lists a free community skate for Brookfield residents at Danbury Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 28, running 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with registration required. People ice skating tog…

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Sherman Playhouse Marks 100 Years With Midnight Season Reveal Sherman Playhouse Marks 100 Years With Midnight Season Reveal Sherman Playhouse Marks 100 Years With Midnight Season Reveal
Sherman Playhouse Marks 100 Years With Midnight Season Reveal The Sherman Playhouse will mark its 100th year by releasing its 2026 season announcement at midnight on New Year’s Eve. The news was shared in a Facebook post by Sherman Playhouse, tying the late-night reveal to the start of its centennial year. The playhouse is celebrating a full century of great community theatre, with the milestone spanning 1926 to 2026. Check out their announcement here.

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Penguin Story, Craft Set At Brookfield Library Dec. 29 Penguin Story, Craft Set At Brookfield Library Dec. 29 Penguin Story, Craft Set At Brookfield Library Dec. 29
Penguin Story, Craft Set At Brookfield Library Dec. 29 The Brookfield Library will host a children’s storytime and penguin craft on Monday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. The library announced on Facebook that the program will feature "Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin" by Julia Donaldson. Click here for the registration link. After the story, children will be invited to take part in a penguin-themed craft. Kids making drawings. Pexels/Vanessa Loring On the library's website, the event is listed as a Storytime program for kids, and registration is required. It is open only to registrants ages 3 to 8, with registration set to close at 11 …

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This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It
This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It A historic Fairfield home linked to Broadway royalty is now catching national attention. A popular Zillow blog and social media brand has highlighted the former Connecticut home of famed composer Richard Rodgers of Rodgers and Hammerstein fame. The feature is putting a spotlight on a quiet corner of Fairfield with deep cultural roots. Zillow Gone Wild shared the $15 million Congress Street home with its massive online audience. The brand is known for showcasing unusual and eye-catching homes listed on Zillow. Its reach is huge, with millions of followers across social platforms and a TV sho…

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by Josh Lanier