Teen Safe Driving Awareness Week is Dec. 1-7
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, but the work of three moms whose teenage sons were killed in car crashes in 2002 has led to tougher driving laws aimed at 16 and 17 year-olds.
View ArticleTroop F Blotter — Arrests Through Nov. 25
Connecticut State Police provide these incident reports on Middletown residents and those living in surrounding towns.
View ArticleFast-Food Workers Go on Strike
Fast-food workers in 100 cities say they will strike on Thursday for higher wages.
View ArticleRegister for Wesleyan Lunch With Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian
Alexis will chat with Peter Frank ’12, Founder and CEO of Texts.com, about startups, creativity, and freedom of information in Middletown this week.
View ArticleLearn to I-Spin on the Ice: Cardinal Figure Skating School
This school not only teaches children how to figure skate, but also puts on a "theater on ice" performance every year and practices at Wesleyan University in Middletown.
View ArticleState Commissioner Provides 5 Tips to Avoid Online Scammers
Another state commissioner also warns consumers to pay state taxes on online purchases.
View ArticleProtest Planned to Fight Hospital’s ‘Kidnapping’ of West Hartford Girl [Updated]
Justina Pelletier has been held by Boston Children's Hospital against her parents' will for nearly 10 months.
View ArticleWhy We Love the Internet and Hate the Tax Man
The Connecticut commissioner of revenue services reminds you taxpayers that you're responsible for paying sales taxes to the state even if your out-of-state online merchant isn't collecting them.
View ArticleMiddletown High School Students Named to Honor Roll
Help Patch congratulate these extraordinary students.
View ArticleWhat’s Your Family’s Unique Holiday Tradition?[SPONSORED]
Whether it’s gag gifts or quirky family photos, there are some traditions that make the holidays truly special.
View Article5 Podcasts That'll Help You Think Like an Entrepreneur
Listen, learn, and reap the rewards of free advice.
View ArticleSick and Mired: Are Your Debts Making You Crazy?
What to do if your finances are taking a toll on your health.
View ArticleGiving Tuesday: Five Ways Cheap People Can Give Back
A list of ways to be charitable on any budget during the holidays.
View Article8 Ways to Finish the Year Strong
There's plenty to do this year to get ready for the new year.
View ArticleIs Your Job the 1 of 10 That Could Disappear?
These jobs are ripe for downsizing, thanks to technology.
View ArticleTranslating Grandma's Recipes for the Holidays
Tips for successfully replicating your grandmother's—or any family member's— beloved dish.
View ArticleThe DEEP is Clear Cutting Trees on I-91 in Middletown
Have you seen dozens of trees lying by the side of the roadway while driving on the interstate and wondered what is taking place?
View ArticleIn Wake of Metro-North Derailment, Malloy Calls for Safety Action Plan
The Connecticut governor pens a letter to MTA and Metro-North outlining specific requests relating to inspection reports, maintenance programs and communication.
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