Living in Connecticut & Massachusetts

Char-cu-te-rie Opens in Blue Back Square Bringing Build-Your-Own Charcuterie Boards to West Hartford

Blue Back Square has a new addition for West Hartford food lovers. Char-cu-te-rie has officially opened at 80 Memorial Road, bringing a new kind of dining experience to one of the most popular destinations in town. The concept is simple, but it stands out. Guests can build their own charcuterie boar

Chez Est Hartford: Connecticut’s Long-Running LGBTQ Cabaret and Drag Venue

Hartford, Connecticut Chez Est has been part of Hartford’s LGBTQ nightlife for decades and remains one of the most recognizable queer spaces in Connecticut. The venue blends restaurant, bar, and cabaret into a single destination, which creates a different kind of night out than a typical club. Guest

POP MART Is Coming to Westfarms Mall in Farmington Connecticut

A new collectible toy store is on the way to one of Connecticut’s busiest shopping destinations. POP MART, the global designer toy brand known for viral blind-box collectibles, is opening a new location at Westfarms. Westfarms sits between West Hartford and Farmington, making it one of the most popu

West Hartford Housing Market: March 2026 Update

An early 2026 snapshot using January and February activity in West Hartford, Connecticut. West Hartford started 2026 with steady activity across single-family homes, condos, and rentals. The first two months of the year give you a clear read on what buyers paid, what sellers are asking, and where de