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Researching the best summer camp for your child
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (139+ words) Researching the best summer camp for your child'NBC Connecticut Researching the best summer camp for your child NBC Connecticut's Jennifer Joas walks you through what questions you should ask to make sure your kids have a safe summer camp experience....
Gorgeous Labor Day Weekend to Continue Through Monday
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (118+ words) After a day filled with lots of sunshine during our Saturday, the sky will remain mostly clear tonight. Temperatures will be getting chilly, dropping into the 40's in many towns, so you may need a layer! Tomorrow will be equally…...
One Connecticut beach made Conde Nast Traveler's list of 17 best beaches near NYC
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (99+ words) One of the best beaches in the region is right here in Connecticut. Conde Nast Traveler ranked the 17 best beaches in close proximity to New York City and Greenwich Point Park is one of them. " The town-owned beach is known…...
Fireflies are lighting up summer skies. But the glowing bugs are still on the decline
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (382+ words) Fireflies are lighting up summer evenings across the U.S. Northeast, putting on dazzling shows in backyards and city parks. There's no official count, but experts say a particularly wet spring may have created the ideal conditions for young fireflies to grow…...
Millions of above-ground pools recalled after drowning deaths of 9 children
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (295+ words) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 5 million above-ground pools because of a potential drowning risk after the deaths of nine children over a 15-year span. The recall impacts pools that are 48-inch and taller that use compression straps....
Mall walking among options to beat the heat in Connecticut
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (368+ words) We've got another hot day on the way and that has people looking for ways to stay cool indoors. With summer blockbusters heating up the box office, people are doing what they can to stay cool inside during this latest…...
Pleasure Beach in Bridgeport closed until next summer due to invasive ticks
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (136+ words) A beach in Bridgeport will remain closed to the public after multiple tick species were found there. The city of Bridgeport said the decision came after extensive consultation with state environmental experts. Officials discovered multiple tick species on the island,…...
How to help keep your kids safe this summer
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (419+ words) School is out, and summer break is here. For most kids, this is what they have been waiting for all year long. But it's also one of the most dangerous times of the year. We spoke with local leaders about…...
Bridgeport beaches closed due to high bacteria levels
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (78+ words) Beaches in Bridgeport are once again closed because of high bacterial levels, according to city officials. Several beaches along the shoreline, including in Bridgeport, were closed for the same reason nearly two weeks ago. The city of Bridgeport said beaches…...
Firefighters warn not to plug air conditioners into power strips, extension cords
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (434+ words) Firefighters are issuing an important warning as extreme heat continues across Connecticut. The Naugatuck Fire Department said when running your air conditioner this summer, it's important to plug the unit into a wall outlet, rather than through an extension cord,…...