I-95 collapse in Philadelphia evokes memories of similar 2004 incident in Bridgeport

by Joelyn Leon | Jun 20, 2023 | Uncategorized

On an early spring evening nearly two decades ago, a similar scene unfolded on the same interstate in Bridgeport after a sedan struck a Mack tanker, igniting an explosion that halted traffic along one of the country’s most traveled highways. Though no one was...

Expanded senior center project on its way to Old Lyme voters

by Joelyn Leon | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized

Voters will be asked to approve the $5.3 million renovation of the Lymes’ Senior Center in a paper ballot vote next week. Old Lyme residents, as well as those who own more than $1,000 in taxable property in town, will be asked to authorize officials to spend up to...

Connecticut Children’s to add new parking garage, skybridge despite criticism

by Joelyn Leon | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized

Hartford’s planning commission on Tuesday approved a new garage with an elevated walkway to span Washington Street as part of expansion plans for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. The planned eight-story parking structure is key to Connecticut Children’s ongoing...

Private developer preferred for East Hartford sports facility

by Joelyn Leon | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized

Back in May, Mayor Mike Walsh and MV Properties Principal Vincent DiCarlo pitched the project to the Town Council as a $10 million sports complex at McAuliffe Park on Remington Street. The proposal is a result of a non-binding public-private partnership with MV...

As New Haven’s port grows, it’s drawing new companies to the region

by Joelyn Leon | Jun 14, 2023 | Uncategorized

Instead of hosting the media at his new Hamden headquarters, FullStack Modular President Roger Krulak chose another location for a big announcement in April — the Port of New Haven. There, he publicly revealed that he would be moving his company and more than 100 jobs...