12/14/05 - First Night Hartford
Ring in 2006 with two fireworks displays and cultural events at 17 downtown Hartford venues during the city's 17th annual First Night celebration.

12/14/05 - Hotels Near Bradley International Airport
Would it smooth your trip to spend a night at or near Bradley Airport? Here is your guide to hotels located within a short distance of Bradley.

12/07/05 - 9 Hartford Holiday Gift Ideas
If you're still stuck for ideas for some of the people on your list, here are some ideas with a touch of local flair that might just help you wrap up your holiday shopping.

12/01/05 - Close to Hartford, Yet Oh So Far Away
With no destination spas in Hartford County, where can you go when you really need to get away from it all for a day or even just a few hours of exquisite pampering? I'll tell you about A Somers Day Spa; it's the Hartford area's closest thing to a destination spa experience.

11/10/05 - Hartford's Best Late Night Dining
From 24-hour diners to bars that serve light snacks until the wee hours, guest writer Katie Zurlo will help you find a restaurant that's open late in or near Hartford.

11/10/05 - Quick Tip: Turkey Take-Out
Want to sleep until noon on Thanksgiving but still enjoy a turkey dinner at home with all of the fixings? Call Metro Bis restaurant in Simsbury and order your turkey for take-out!

11/03/05 - Riding Hartford's Free Star Shuttle
The new Star Shuttle provides free transportation around downtown Hartford.

11/03/05 - November is National Adoption Month
If you're considering adopting a child, here is a quick guide to some Connecticut resources you may find helpful.

10/20/05 - Where to Find Free WiFi in Hartford
Whether you're visiting from out-of-town and need to check your email or you work downtown and are looking for a change of scenery without being disconnected from your office, there are a number of hotspots in the city that allow you to surf the Internet at high speed for free.

10/11/05 - The Best Hartford Bars with No Cover Charge
From guest writer Katie Zurlo, here's your guide to the best Hartford bars with no cover charge.

10/06/05 - Cell Phone Law: I've Been Warned!
On October 1, 2005, Connecticut's new cell phone law took effect. On October 2, 2005, I received my first warning ticket. Here's a quick review of the new cell phone law in Connecticut.

09/29/05 - Prepare to be Scared
Graveyard Productions' 15th annual Haunted Graveyard is back for its sixth year at Lake Compounce amusement park in Bristol, Connecticut.

09/22/05 - Find Last Minute Airfare Deals To and From Hartford
Here's the best way to monitor last-minute airfare deals so that you don't miss out on opportunities for cheap, last-minute trips to or from Hartford.

09/15/05 - The Best Places to Hear Live Music in Hartford
From guest writer Katie Zurlo, here is a guide to the best places to hear live bands and other music performers at bars and restaurants in downtown Hartford.

09/01/05 - Free Credit Reports for Connecticut Residents
As of today, provisions of the federal Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act make it possible for Connecticut residents to request free credit reports from each of three credit reporting agencies annually.

08/18/05 - Sales Tax Takes a Holiday
Connecticut's annual sales tax holiday week is scheduled for August 21 to 27.

08/18/05 - Buick Championship Is Back
The PGA Tour makes its annual Hartford stop August 22 through 28 this year.

08/11/05 - Passport to Prizes
Do you have your passport yet? Not the one that allows you to travel overseas. The one that encourages you to explore southern Connecticut and gives you a chance to win fabulous prizes in the process.

08/04/05 - The Bear in My Backyard
Here's my account of our bear close encounter, along with tips on what you should do if you spot a bear.

07/28/05 - Dog Daze
Dog Daze in New Hartford, Connecticut, features 45 creative canines. I'll show you a few of them on this photo tour.

07/21/05 - What's Thrilling AND Relaxing and Totally Cool?
Tubing on the Farmington River! When hot days arrive in the Hartford area, the best way to cool down is to head to Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area in New Hartford for a 2.5-mile tubing adventure. 

07/14/05 - Find Cheap Gas in Connecticut
Want to find cheap gas in Connecticut? A couple of clicks can help you save a few pennies at the pump. 

07/07/05 - Play and Learn at Imagine Nation
The Family Center of Bristol opened the Imagine Nation Museum for children and families in 2004, and during our first visit, my little one and I packed a lot of hands-on fun into two hours. 

06/23/05 - Anna, Martina and Boris, Oh My!
World Team Tennis returns to the area this summer, and the big news is that Anna Kournikova, Martina Navratilova and Boris Becker are coming to Hartford (well, actually Avon, since FoxForce plays at Blue Fox Run).

06/15/05 - Churrascaria Braza: Prepare to Feast
Churrascaria Braza Restaurant in Hartford is an all-you-can-eat, pay-one-price, Brazilian-style steakhouse.

06/02/05 - Taste of Hartford Moves East
The Taste of Hartford marks its 23rd year in 2005 and moves to a new location--the town green in East Hartford.

05/26/05 - A Free Day of Fiddling in Bushnell Park
The New England Fiddle Contest returns to downtown Hartford's Bushnell Park.

05/22/05 - Cirque du Soleil Returns to Hartford
In 2003, Cirque du Soleil made its Hartford debut with a hugely successful run of "Dralion." For 2005, don't miss your chance to see Cirque du Soleil's "Varekai" in Hartford, September 22 to October 9.

05/19/05 - Connecticut Convention Center: A Sneak Preview & Photo Tour
Come along for a sneak preview of the Connecticut Convention Center, learn about other progress at Adriaen's Landing and find out how you can take advantage of this new facility, even if you're not hosting a trade show for 20,000.

05/05/05 - What's New at America's Oldest Theme Park?
The nation's oldest amusement park, Lake Compounce, is located in Bristol in the southwest corner of Hartford County, Connecticut, and for the 2005 season, which begins May 14, visitors will find a new enticement to visit the park—the 800-foot Anchor Bay lazy river ride.

05/05/05 - What is the Connecticut Minimum Wage?
According to a research report prepared for members of the Connecticut General Assembly, who are considering an increase in Connecticut's minimum wage, very few people in Connecticut actually are paid at the minimum wage. Do you know what it is?

04/28/05 - Go East for a Taste of the West
Hartford-area residents can head east for a taste of the West now that Ted's Montana Grill has opened in South Windsor near the Buckland Hills Mall.

04/28/05 - Hibachi Restaurant Has a New Name, Better Sushi!
Kobe Japanese Steak House in Avon has new owners, a new menu and a new name--Little Saku.

04/21/05 - Connecticut Civil Unions
Connecticut is the first state in the nation to voluntarily pass legislation allowing same-sex couples to enter into civil unions.

03/31/05 - Quick Tip: Free Living Will Form
The Connecticut Attorney General offers a free living will form that you can print and complete.

03/31/05 - Summer Camps for Kids
Keep your children active and creative this summer by enrolling them in one of the many summer camp programs available in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut, area.

03/24/05 - Connecticut's Best Brunches
You can rush through breakfast, lunch or dinner, but not brunch. Here are some of the best places to "do brunch" in Connecticut.

03/15/05 - UConn Huskies 2005 Football Schedule Announced
Here's a printable copy of the recently announced UConn 2005 Football Schedule.

01/26/05 - Connecticut Ice Fishing Guide
Ice fishing opportunities abound statewide.

01/13/05 - Michael Ross and the Death Penalty
It's a grim subject, but the death penalty is under debate in Connecticut as the state prepares for its first execution in 44 years.

01/06/05 - Give It Away or Get It Free... Right Here in CT!
Here's how to join one of the 25 Freecycle networks in Connecticut, whether you're looking to find great free stuff or to keep your resolution to clear out some of your own clutter.

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