Connecticut's Biography: everything you ever wanted to know about Connecticut

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Cities/towns:	Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, East Granby, East, East Hartford, East Windsor, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Hartford, Hartland, Manchester, Marlborough, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, Southington, South Windsor, Suffield, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, Windsor Locks	Founded:	1666
Nearby Counties:	West: Litchfield South: Middlesex East: Tolland	Named for:	The English town of Hertford
Area Code:	203 and 860	Largest City:	Hartford
Population:	857,183	Area:	751 sq mi
Hartford County Map:		Location Map:

Significant Landmarks and Historical events:

Hartford is one of the four first counties in Connecticut established by an act of the Connecticut General Court on May 10th 1666. The towns of Windsor, Wethersfields, Hartford, Farmington, and Middletown were the original towns within the county in 1666.

The latest Connecticut News:

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Hartford Courant (blog)

Malloy announces candidacy for governor Connectcut Plus By Malloy for Governor HARTFORD, CT – Dan Malloy today officially announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 2010. ... Malloy to announce run for Conn. governorHartford Courant Malloy anounces strong support in Southeastern ConnecticutStamford Plus Magazine Malloy Makes Gubernatorial Run OfficialNBC Connecticut Newsday (subscription) -WKRG-TV all 32 news articles »

• Malloy announces candidacy for governor - Connectcut Plus
  

  Hartford Courant (blog)

  Malloy announces candidacy for governor Connectcut Plus By Malloy for Governor HARTFORD, CT – Dan Malloy today officially announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 2010. ... Malloy to announce run for Conn. governorHartford Courant Malloy anounces strong support in Southeastern ConnecticutStamford Plus Magazine Malloy Makes Gubernatorial Run OfficialNBC Connecticut Newsday (subscription) -WKRG-TV all 32 news articles »




• Connecticut Governor Proposes $352M University Health Center - Hospital Review
  

  WTIC

  Connecticut Governor Proposes $352M University Health Center Hospital Review ... of Connecticut Health Center in the latest plan to replace the University of Connecticut's John Dempsey Hospital, according to a report by the Hartford ... Expansion, renovation plans proposed in Conn.ModernHealthcare.com State Pitches New $352 Million UConn Health Center Plan As 'Partnership'Hartford Courant Rell UConn plan generates supportTheDay.com The Ct Mirror -Torrington Register Citizen -Hartford Business all 37 news articles »




• Perfect UConn wins Big East - Boston Herald
  

  Globe and Mail

  Perfect UConn wins Big East Boston Herald By Herald Wire Services / Colleges Kalana Greene scored 15 points to help top-ranked Connecticut rout No. 9 West Virginia, 60-32, last night in Hartford for ... Women's College Basketball: Unbeaten Huskies roll to title | Philadelphia ...Philadelphia Inquirer No. 1 UConn Improvises to All-Too-Familiar TuneNew York Times Kalana Greene Stepped Up When UConn Needed LeadershipHartford Courant Pittsburgh Post Gazette -American Chronicle -Greenwich Time all 1,863 news articles »




• Pratt & Whitney to move quickly on court appeal - The Associated Press
  

  Pratt & Whitney to move quickly on court appeal The Associated Press EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Pratt & Whitney said Tuesday a federal appeals court granted the jet engine maker's request for an expedited appeal of a lawsuit it ... Court To Move Quickly On Pratt & Whitney's Appeal On Plant ClosuresHartford Courant Pratt & Whitney To Move Quickly On Court AppealWJTV all 62 news articles »




• Connecticut Sues Moody's,S&P Over 'Tainted Ratings' - Wall Street Journal
  

  MiamiHerald.com

  Connecticut Sues Moody's,S&P Over 'Tainted Ratings' Wall Street Journal (MHP), the parent of S&P; also were named as defendants in the lawsuits filed in Superior Court in Hartford. "Our investigation is ongoing; however, ... AG sues Moody's, S&P over 'tainted ratings'Legal News Line Connecticut sues S&P, Moody's, claims 'tainted ratings'Business Insurance all 171 news articles »




• Sugarloaf Crafts Festival In Hartford - Hartford Courant
  

  Sugarloaf Crafts Festival In Hartford Hartford Courant ... Sunday, March 28 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Connecticut Expo Center, located just off I-91, Exit 33 at 265 Reverend Moody Overpass in Hartford, CT. ...




• #21/23 Hartford Women's Basketball to Play Stony Brook in Semifinals of 2010 ... - Hartfordhawks.com
  

  Binghamton University Pipe Dream

  #21/23 Hartford Women's Basketball to Play Stony Brook in Semifinals of 2010 ... Hartfordhawks.com West Hartford, CT - The University of Hartford women's basketball team continues its quest for a fifth America East Championship with a 1:30 pm matchup ... Men's Basketball Has Big Showing at America East Awards BanquetSBIndependent Bristol native Pikiell earns coaching honorBristol Press America East, NEC,CAA, MAAC, SoCon College Hoopla Tournament PreviewBleacher Report SBIndependent all 331 news articles »




• CTREIA Monthly Meeting - Build an empire from single family homes - RealEstateRama
  

  BigNews.biz (press release)

  CTREIA Monthly Meeting - Build an empire from single family homes RealEstateRama This meeting will take place at the Doubletree Inn located at 789 Connecticut Ave in Norwalk, CT. This event... West Hartford, CT - February 3, ... Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces March 15 ...Connecticut Business News Journal Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces March 15 ...RealEstateRama all 13 news articles »




• Mother asks Conn. lawmakers to pass safety bill - Hartford Courant
  

  Mother asks Conn. lawmakers to pass safety bill Hartford Courant AP HARTFORD, Conn. - A grieving East Hartford mother is urging Connecticut lawmakers to require applicants for a motorcycle driver's license to complete a ...




• CONSERVATION COMMISSION v. DiMARIA - Leagle.com
  

  CONSERVATION COMMISSION v. DiMARIA Leagle.com New Hartford v. Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority, 291 Conn. 502, 506-507, 970 A.2d 578 (2009). We examine the complaint to determine the relief ... and more »

Media and Newspapers:

Print media

• Connecticut Jewish Ledger
• Hartford Advocate
• Hartford Business Journal
• Hartford Courant
• Hartford Magazine
• Identidad Latina
• The Informer
• Inquiring News
• Metroline

Hartford News (860) 296-6128

TV stations

• CPTV, public television
• WFSB, Channel 3
• WTIC, Fox 61
• WTXX
• WVIT, NBC 30
• WUVN, WUVN 18 (Spanish-language)
• [WHCT-LP 38 TV Azteca]

Radio stations

• WDRC 1360 AM
• WNPR 90.5 FM
• WPOP 1410 AM
• WTIC 1080 AM
• WWUH 91.3 FM

On-line

• ConnecticutBLOG
• Connecticut Bob
• Connecticut Local Politics
• East Hartford Resident's Blog
• CTNewsJunkie
• HatCityBLOG
• Hartford Independent Media Center
• iBlogWestHartford
• IonHartford
• Real Hartford
• Talk of West Hartford
• Urban Compass

Colleges and Universities:

Wadsworth Atheneum
Trinity College
University of Hartford
University of Connecticut School of Business
Hartford Seminary
University of Connecticut School of Law
Rensselaer at Hartford
Capital Community College
Hartford Conservatory