We know the finger snaps, we know the song, but how well do we really know the The Addams Family portrayed in the Broadway musical bearing their name, opening Friday, August 4 in The Kweskin Theatre, Stamford? Audiences have known the creepy, kooky Addams’s since 1938 when they first appeared in Charles Addams’ single panel…
Month: July 2023
New Atlantic Sturgeon Encounter Opens at The Maritime Aquarium
Norwalk, CT – Ever wonder what Earth was like 200 million years ago? Visit The Maritime Aquarium’s new Sturgeon Touch Tank for an up-close encounter with Atlantic sturgeon, whose ancestors swam through the water long before dinosaurs roamed! “We are particularly excited about this new exhibit because it is especially rare – only a few…
Rep. Marra Applauds Governor Signing Important Women’s Health Law
HARTFORD, CT – State Representative Tracy Marra (R-141) on Wednesday joined Governor Lamont and legislative colleagues as he signed a public health and safety law that allows pharmacists to prescribe oral and emergency contraception, as well as legalizing over-the-counter medications such as Plan B to be sold in vending machines. This increases the access of…
Connecticut Department of Labor warns of uptick in unemployment fraud due to identity theft
Wethersfield, CT – Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo is warning Connecticut employers and residents of an uptick in unemployment benefits fraud due to identity theft. Connecticut is among states being targeted by criminals who are flooding the unemployment system using stolen identities to file for benefits. During the pandemic, stolen identities were…
Office of Policy and Management projects FY 2023 to end with $630 million surplus
HARTFORD, CT) – Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Secretary Jeffrey Beckham on Thursday sent the attached expenditure and revenue estimates to the State Comptroller regarding the state’s General Fund and Special Transportation Fund for Fiscal Year 2023. According to July’s monthly forecast from OPM, the final forecast for the fiscal year, the agency…
Otis and the Hurricanes Perform at Music at the Barn
WESTON, CT – The Weston History & Culture Center’s popular outdoor summer concert series, Music at the Barn, is back for its 8th season. Otis and the Hurricanes performs on Sunday July 23, 2023. Grounds open at 5:00pm; Music from 5:30pm – 7pm. Bring a picnic dinner, lawn chair, BYOB and enjoy the show! Tickets…
WCSU celebrates 120 years
DANBURY, CT – For 120 years, Western Connecticut State University’s legacy has been important to the greater Danbury area and beyond. The public university has produced thousands of graduates who have mostly stayed in the area and contributed to its economic and social success while pursuing fruitful careers as educators, nurses, scientists, mental health counselors,…
The Maritime Aquarium Announces the Arrival of Two Fennec Foxes
Norwalk, CT – The Maritime Aquarium is pleased to announce the arrival of two new residents – fennec foxes Trooper and Hokees. Trooper, a 10-year-old male, and Hokees, a 7-year-old female, are the first fennec foxes to call the Aquarium home. “The most unique feature of the fennec fox is its large ears,” said Associate…