First-Ever Reunion Brings Together Past Inductees to Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame

Gathering in Newington Last Week Sets Scene for 2025 Induction Gala This Fall

July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Newington

Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations in and around Newington.

Bear Spotted On Main Street In CT Town: Police

Police issued an alert about the bear's location and told residents to keep animals inside until the bear is no longer in sight.

Woman, 30, Critically Hurt In Newington Crash: Police

The accident happened on the Berlin Turnpike late Wednesday afternoon, police said Thursday morning.

CT Diner Earns National Praise — But Its Days May Be Numbered

A Connecticut diner has landed on a national list, but the beloved eatery could be on its way out.

Newington Drug Dealer Caught In West Hartford Sentenced: Feds

The 30-year-old male was sentenced in New Haven federal court on Wednesday.

Lottery Player Wins Max Payout In Newington

A Newington resident's trip to a local 7-Eleven store last week was quite profitable.

Newington HS Students Show Sustainability Prowess In State Contest

They were honored in the 2025 'eesmarts Student Contest,' where art and creativity are meshed with sustainability awareness and education.

National Coffee Chain Opens First CT Shop In Newington

The chain was founded in 1978 in New Orleans, with a second grand opening celebration planned for June 6-7.

What's Opening In Newington? A Look At New Businesses

Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Newington from Apr. 25 through May 22, 2025.

Newington Resident Honored with Prestigious Nursing Honor

Gaylord Hospital nurse Jaime Maddalena, BSN, RN, receives 2025 Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing

Newington Man Accused Of Possessing/Distributing Child Porn: Police

The 30-year-old suspect will appear in New Britain Superior Court on June 2.

Newington PD Seeks Two Separate Missing Persons

Newington police are seeking the public's help in finding them, issuing two separate alerts on Friday.

$1 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Newington Stop & Shop

The $1 million winning ticket was sold last week at a Newington supermarket.

Newington Gun Store Burglar Sent To Prison: Feds

The Willimantic man went to Hartford, where he traded the guns for cash and drugs, officials said.

What's Opening In Newington? A Look At New Businesses

Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Newington from Mar. 28 through Apr. 24, 2025.

Newington Police Chase Ends When Car Runs Out Of Gas: Police

A New Haven man and a Manchester man were taken into custody after abandoning their vehicle in New Britain, police said.

Massive Lotto Win In Newington

A Monday trip to a Newington grocery store became a life-changing experience for one New Britain resident.

First Regional Home HazWaste Disposal Event Is Saturday In Newington

It is for Bloomfield, East Granby, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, and Windsor Locks.​

School System Mourns Crash Victims, Newington PD IDs Them: UPDATE

One of the victims was a Newington HS senior, with two of her relatives and another person killed in the collision Saturday on Route 173.

Newington High School Senior, 3 Others Killed In Crash: Reports

A high school senior and three others were killed in a crash on Saturday in Connecticut. Here are the latest details.

Skyrocketing Housing Costs, Lack Of Stock Topic Of Newington Forum

Three lawmakers are hosting a regional forum in Newington on Tuesday, April 15, on the high cost of housing and the lack of homes.

Newington Receives Funds To Fix Ailing Cemeteries

Gov. Ned Lamont Thursday announced state grants to 37 municipalities across Connecticut to address so-called 'neglected' cemeteries.

Newington Man Pleads Guilty To Peddling Pills: Feds

The 39-year-old awaits a likely prison sentence in July.

Newington Eatery's Sandwich Team Among Best In Country

The trio recently took home second-place in a national company competition featuring sandwich-makers nationwide.

What's Opening In Newington? A Look At New Businesses

Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Newington from Feb. 28 through Mar. 27, 2025.

Charity Basketball Game To Honor Slain Newington Police Officer

Friday, April 4, is the 20th and final McDermott Basketball Classic at Newington High School to raise money for a scholarship in her honor.

Newington Officer Hurt After Being Hit By Vehicle At Chick-fil-A: NPD

Police said the suspect had repeatedly ignored attempts to pull them over several days, resulting in Wednesday night's incident.

Armed Home Invasion Reported In Newington: Police

The suspects were able to flee before the arrival of Newington police officers late Tuesday morning.

Tree Topples On Mail Truck In Newington

The tree also damaged power and communication lines, according to police.

Sandwich Chain's Newington Shop Taking Talents To National Competition

Three employees of the Newington Jersey Mike's Subs shop are traveling to Florida to compete in the chain's national sandwich championships.

What's Opening In Newington? A Look At New Businesses

Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Newington from Jan. 31 through Feb. 27, 2025.

Jo-Ann Fabrics Plans To Close Newington Store, Hundreds Of Others

The national retailer has said it will close more than half its locations nationwide and may close all its Connecticut stores.

Newington Man Pleads Guilty To Narcotics Trafficking: Feds

The 30-year-old suspect was apprehended in West Hartford last year.

Fire Now Out At Newington Business: FD: UPDATE

Crews had to battle the smoke and flames while, also, dodging snowflakes and navigating icy conditions at the site.

Newington Gun Shop Burglar Pleads Guilty In Court: Feds

The 37-year-old Willimantic suspect raided the Newington gun store in 2023 and sold them for cash and drugs in Hartford.

African Restaurant Among New Businesses Opening In Newington

Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Newington from Dec. 23, 2024, through Jan. 30, 2025.

Newington Resident Wins Nearly $235K Lottery Prize

A Newington resident recently won nearly $235,000 on a lottery ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Suspects Swipe Smokes In Newington Robbery: Police

The Newington PD calls the incident at a local gas station Wednesday night a 'strong-arm' robbery.

Duo Held Woman Captive At Newington Motel For Money, Officials Say

The man and woman are accused of keeping the woman against her will for two days, and forcing her to withdraw money at a nearby store.