Fifty years. Connecticut has seen and been through a lot over that time. Championships have been won, countless lives have been lost in both infamous and anonymous tragedies, battles over housing and beach access have been fought, media empires have been born, pizza has been perfected, polit…
He was a political power player who changed the status quo on Wall Street and founded Connecticut's DEP...but magazine publishing was the one challenge Dan Lufkin couldn't seem to master.
Two influential state Republicans got Connecticut Magazine off the ground, but found their political skills were ill-suited for the publishing world.
Can you both love a place and confront its failings?
Charles Monagan was at the helm for 26 years and nearly 300 issues of Connecticut Magazine. These are his favorite stories from that time.
Which Connecticut dentists do other dentists recommend?
With at-home clear aligners and advances in traditional braces, we’re in a golden age of orthodontics.
The late Lili Chookasian was the rarest of opera talents — a contralto, the lowest female voice. That low voice took her to the heights of the opera world.
There’s never been a better summer to dine al fresco. Here then are the best waterfront wonders, hidden gardens, rocking roof decks, urban oases and more open-air delights the state has to offer. Be sure to enjoy these spots in all their outdoor glory before the season turns.
This year especially, we could all use a getaway. So pack your bags and hit the open road to find a whole new adventure at these vacation spots within a few hours’ drive of home.
Through sickness and death, childbirth and heartbreak, the record-holding Youtuber combines his love of music and online culture.
We’ve partnered with Castle Connolly, a leading national health care research company, to bring you our biggest guide ever to Connecticut’s most recommended health practitioners.
The retired spies met regularly at the Danbury mall food court for lunch.
Over the past year women have increasingly turned to alcohol as a stress reliever, affecting their health and relationships.
In this excerpt from his new memoir, Vince Granata faces the killing of his mother, his brother's mental illness, how a family stays together after a devastating trauma.
If you want to avoid the crowds and prevent overuse of popular hiking trails, seek out new paths waiting to be explored.
A year ago, COVID robbed me of my sense of smell and taste. Now, my senses have trickled back, but my world is turned upside down.
As Connecticut’s energy and environmental chief, Katie Dykes faces the crushing advance of climate change, ambitious energy goals, and a looming staff exodus. She says she’s ready.
Their careers as rock superstars fizzled out before it began, but their fans never forgot the band that took the Northeast by storm in the mid-'60s.
Looking for a top-to-bottom home renovation? Or maybe you just want to freshen things up a bit? Well, now that spring is upon us, it’s the perfect time to make some changes. Here we have endless design, decor and shopping ideas and resources to take your living spaces to new heights.
With commitment, creativity and community, Middletown’s Main Street has held strong through the pandemic and looks to brighter days ahead. As downtowns across Connecticut face mounting challenges, does the Middletown model offer a road map to success?
"Let’s bring these historic manufacturing downtown centers back to life."
The Bingham secretary and the “great Brewster chair” are far from the only antique forgeries to fool the experts in recent history.
Less grass and more wild plant life is good for the environment—and it can make your yard the envy of your neighbors
A supposed one-of-a-kind Civil War memorial honoring a Connecticut family turned out to be one of the most successful forgeries in American history.
Our latest round-up of Connecticut’s young leaders, innovators, artists and rebels taking our small state to great places.
Where are they now? Catch up with 40 Under 40 honorees from years past.
A cold case detective hopes to finally bring some kind of peace to the family of 1982 murder victim—and, perhaps, find the key to a series of murders that have long haunted the capital region.
The best restaurants in Connecticut, as selected by our readers and our panel of experts.
Restaurants have been in survival mode since March. The entire industry is in flux, and that may be the only thing that isn’t changing.
The 15 Connecticut restaurants that represent the very best of the best dining in the state.
The best restaurants in Connecticut, as selected by our readers and our panel of experts.
(Source photos: Portrait by H John Voorhees III; other images courtesy of the author and via Shutterstock.com)
One year after her sudden death, her closest friend and co-anchor for over two decades, Dennis House, and others who knew her best reflect on her life and legacy.
Doing good helps those in need and feels good — and these organizations from around the state will help you achieve both. They are but a small sampling of the myriad groups and individuals here in Connecticut actively seeking volunteers to help them move mountains both big and small in their…
Looking to back an organization that knows how to make the most of your donation? These 10 Connecticut-based nonprofits have each earned four stars from charity-assessment monitor Charity Navigator (For more ways to give, you can also check into charities at BBB Wise Giving Alliance and Cha…
When restaurants, retail stores, and beauty salons were forced to shut their doors in early 2020, another important sector was also required to close: nonprofits.
Sharmaine Wolfson works two jobs while attending nursing school part time. Like so many others, the 24-year-old West Hartford resident has felt the financial pinch from the COVID-19 shutdown. Despite the tough times, Wolfson believes that giving back financially to those less fortunate remai…
Volunteerism is essential to the fabric of a community. But for someone without a history of volunteering, or someone who recently moved to a new town, it may be a little tricky to figure out how to get started. And of course, being that it’s still 2020, everything is different than it used …
Sometimes it only takes a few seconds to make someone’s whole day. “It really is the small acts of kindness that make the biggest impact on people,” says Melissa Pinto, a licensed clinical social worker at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford. She says studies have shown a link betwee…
If you’re looking for the biggest bang for your charitable buck, givewell.org might be able to help.
If you want to be happy and healthy: volunteer. Give to charity. Do something nice for someone else.
Whether you need the perfect gift for the foodie in your life or a delicious addition to your holiday feast, these culinary creators will keep you happy over the holidays.
It’s the holidays — the giving time of year. And this giving season might be one of the most important ones ever. Why not do some good? We’ll get you started with a complete guide to volunteering, donating, being better and making a difference. Plus, a look how the millennial generation is s…
Deemed high risk, many senior citizens have had to forgo their active lives during the pandemic. Shopping and running errands as well as having a social life have become difficult, and many are suffering from isolation. Here are ways younger people can help older folks and keep them connecte…
The perfect items for everyone on your list from local businesses.
Holiday entertaining this year is not canceled; you just have to get creative when it comes to the guest list, layout and menu.
We assembled a team of Connecticut’s top chefs and mixed-drink masters to create a menu of appetizers, sides, entrées, desserts and cocktails, with a little something for everyone at your table.
Learning he had a daughter living on the other side of the country was only the first surprise.
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