CT's Pizza Trail Voting Begins: Find Out How To Pick Your Favorite Pizzerias CT's Pizza Trail Voting Begins: Find Out How To Pick Your Favorite Pizzerias
CT's Pizza Trail Voting Begins: Find Out How To Pick Your Favorite Pizzerias Connecticut has a huge decision to make: which restaurants deserve a slice of the state's new pizza trail. Voting officially opened for the "Pizza Capital Trail" on Friday, Mar. 14, in honor of National Pi Day. Pizza lovers can vote for their favorite spots, with only the top 100 making the final trail. Residents can vote daily through Thursday, May 1 at PizzaCapitalTrail.com. Voters can select up to 10 restaurants per day. Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled the push to cement the Constitution State's status as the "Pizza Capital of the US" on Friday, Feb. 7 – two days before&nbs…
Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List
Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
New Airline Offering Flights At Islip's Airport: See Where You Can Go New Airline Offering Flights At Islip's Airport: See Where You Can Go
New Airline Offering Flights At Islip's Airport: See Where You Can Go A popular airline in New Haven, Connecticut, is crossing the Long Island Sound and offering flights from a new airport. Avelo Airlines will begin flying from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Islip, New York, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 11. The carrier will begin service to three destinations in the late spring. Twice-weekly flights will be offered on Thursdays and Sundays. Avelo will fly to Lakeland, Florida, along with two North Carolina destinations: Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) near Charlotte and Wilmington International Airport (ILM). This will b…
Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List
Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
Armed Robber Held Gun To Milford Cashier’s Head, Stole $3K: Police Armed Robber Held Gun To Milford Cashier’s Head, Stole $3K: Police
Armed Robber Held Gun To Milford Cashier’s Head, Stole $3K: Police A Connecticut gas station employee endured a terrifying armed robbery when the suspect held a gun to their head and stole $3,000 before being apprehended nearby, police said. Officers responded to Patriot Fuels on Boston Post Road after a masked man, wearing blue surgical gloves, allegedly pointed a black handgun at the cashier’s head and demanded money from the register. After securing the cash, the suspect fled on foot. Investigators, who were tracking similar crimes in Milford, noticed a white SUV — previously linked to other incidents — parked at the nearby Shoreline Motel. Officers loc…
Abducted New Haven Toddler Found In Mexico 24 Years Later Abducted New Haven Toddler Found In Mexico 24 Years Later
Abducted New Haven Toddler Found In Mexico 24 Years Later A decades-old New Haven cold case has ended in an emotional reunion, thanks to a relentless detective, modern DNA testing, and a long trail of digital breadcrumbs. Andrea Reyes, who was abducted at the age of 2, has been found alive in Mexico, more than 24 years after she was taken by her mother, Rosa Tenorio, New Haven Police announced on Wednesday, March 5.  Despite an active felony arrest warrant for Tenorio, she successfully evaded law enforcement for decades, allegedly taking her daughter across the border and raising her in Puebla, a city of over a million people. Her father, wh…
Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, MIT Passes Harvard As Top Dream College: Survey Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, MIT Passes Harvard As Top Dream College: Survey
Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, MIT Passes Harvard As Top Dream College: Survey For high school seniors, spring is a nerve-wracking time as college decisions roll in — but the class of 2025 is more stressed than ever, according to a new survey. The Princeton Review said 73 percent of students and parents reported "high" or "very high" stress over the admissions process. That's the highest level in the 23-year history of the College Hopes & Worries Survey, which had its 2025 edition released on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The 2025 survey polled 9,317 students and parents about a wide variety of college-related issues. Financial Pressures, Testing, AI Concerns Financial s…
Seal Pup Dies Weeks After New Haven Street Rescue: 'Chappy Was Surrounded By Love' Seal Pup Dies Weeks After New Haven Street Rescue: 'Chappy Was Surrounded By Love'
Seal Pup Dies Weeks After New Haven Street Rescue: 'Chappy Was Surrounded By Love' A seal pup found wandering on a New Haven street has died, unable to recover from illness and malnutrition. The gray seal nicknamed "Chappy" has died, Mystic Aquarium said in an Instagram post on Monday, Mar. 3. The male pup was brought to the aquarium's Animal Rescue Clinic on Sunday, Feb. 16 after New Haven police found him stranded near the intersection of Chapel and East streets. At first, Chappy responded well to treatments for dehydration, malnutrition, and mild pneumonia, but he struggled with digestion after transitioning to eating whole fish. "The Mystic Aquarium st…
Yale, Wesleyan Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Yale, Wesleyan Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why
Yale, Wesleyan Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Choosing a college is about more than academics, sports, and social life — campus beauty can also make a lasting impression. Travel magazine Conde Nast released its 2025 list of the 54 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the United States. Across the Northeast, several schools stand out for their historic architecture, stunning landscapes, and picturesque settings. Whether framed by rolling hills, autumn foliage, or Gothic spires, these colleges offer students an inspiring backdrop for their studies. Connecticut Wesleyan University was recognized for utilizing Greek Revival a…
Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
New Haven Woman Arrested After Hit-Run Crash Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized For Months: Police New Haven Woman Arrested After Hit-Run Crash Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized For Months: Police
New Haven Woman Arrested After Hit-Run Crash Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized For Months: Police A 63-year-old man remains hospitalized with severe injuries months after a hit-and-run driver struck him at a busy New Haven intersection, police say. Now, authorities have arrested the woman they say was behind the wheel when it happened. Jamira Perry, 27, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 26, following an extensive investigation into the November crash at Chapel and Temple streets, New Haven police said. She now faces multiple charges, including Evading Responsibility Resulting in Serious Injury, Assault 3rd of an Elderly Person, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License. Authorities sa…
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: Cops Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: Cops
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: Cops A man accused of orchestrating a massive string of retail thefts across New England totaling more than $350,000 in stolen goods was caught in Connecticut this week, police said. David Pasquariello, 39, of Connecticut, was arrested Tuesday after police say he stole nearly $1,800 worth of electrical outlets from a home supply store in North Haven, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. According to investigators, Pasquariello has been linked to more than 200 thefts or attempted thefts across the region, with the total value of stolen goods exceeding $365,000. Detectives say he would enter st…