GasBuddy, a PDI company, released on Thursday the results of its annual summer travel survey revealing that even with record-high gasoline prices, 58% of Americans intend to road trip this summer, a rise from last summer, when gas prices were nearly $1.50 per gallon lower. While the high prices may not stand in the way…
Month: May 2022
CT DPH Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani Reminds Residents To Take Necessary Precautions During May Summer Heat Event
HARTFORD, CT – With temperatures anticipated to approach 100 degrees this Saturday and Sunday, Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD, is reminding individuals who will be spending time outside or in non-air-conditioned spaces to be cautious during periods of intense heat during the day. “Typically, we do not see heat events like…
Major General Francis Evon, Jr. reappointed as adjutant general of the Connecticut National Guard
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is reappointing Major General Francis Evon, Jr. to serve another four-year term as adjutant general of the Connecticut National Guard. He has served in the role since July 2018. Major General Evon has more than 30 years of military service and leadership experience. Prior to…
Bark in the Park this Sunday, May 22, in Stamford
Stamford, CT – This Sunday, May 22, Dogtopia Stamford presents Bark in the Park in partnership with Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel. This will be a special day for our four-legged friends. All friendly, well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome. Enjoy lots of activities to keep families and their pets entertained including: demonstrations, agility course,…
Governor Lamont announces families can apply for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate beginning June 1
HARTFORD, CT – On Thursday, Governor Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut families can soon apply to receive a state tax rebate of up to $250 per child for a maximum of three children as a result of the recently enacted 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate that he signed into law earlier this month. “In addition…
Consumer Counsel alert: Eversource customers will see an increase in electric supply rates effective July 2022
The supply portion of electric bills for customers of The Connecticut Light and Power Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy (“Eversource”) paying the Standard Service supply rate is scheduled to increase on July 1, 2022, as approved by the Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) on May 10, 2022, as follows: CL&P/Eversource Standard Service Rates 7/1/21 1/1/22 7/1/22 …
Sacred Heart University’s first accelerated nursing graduates all pass their NCLEX board exams
FAIRFIELD, CT – All of the students who graduated as part of the first cohort of the second degree accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (SDA) program in December 2021 have passed their NCLEX nursing board exams. The SDA program is part of the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of…
Westport Farmers’ Market and Sustainable Westport to Host the Award-Winning Film, Biggest Little Farm, at Remarkable Theater Friday Evening May 27
Westport, CT – Get your tailgating game on for a special showing of the award-winning Biggest Little Farm, the 2018 documentary film chronicling the 8-year quest of John and Molly Chester to trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream of living in harmony with nature. In a welcomed partnership, Westport…
Steely Dan Cover Band – Logical Pretzel – Kicks Off Weston Historical Society’s Music at the Barn Outdoor Concert Series
WESTON, CT – Steely Dan cover band, Logical Pretzel, kicks off the Weston Historical Society’s Music at the Barn Outdoor Concert Series on Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Tony Pizza Napolitano will be on site selling his famous thin crust pizza! Bring a lawn chair, a craving for pizza, and enjoy the…
Connecticut Attorney General Tong leads bipartisan, nationwide coalition defending affordable drug prices
Hartford, CT – On Monday, Attorney General William Tong led a bipartisan, nationwide coalition of attorneys general in two amicus briefs defending affordable drug prices before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Third Circuit and District of Columbia. The brief defends the actions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in…