r/Connecticut

I thought all of these were basically against the law or at least poor form. Why is this the new norm?

Not looking for BEST overall ice cream shops, rather great or unique flavors. For instance, I just had the graham cracker frozen yogurt at Zack’s in Stratford and it was unbelievable. Please be specific about a certain flavor and not just the shop!!!

Skip the tourist traps. Share 2–3 genuinely underrated spots like a killer local bodega sandwich, a food truck on Long Wharf, or a quiet café that just doesn't miss.

Since reducing demand for a state is only possible by making it worse, the only answer is to increase supply an appreciable amount.

Banning corporate ownership of homes, while laudable, won’t increase the supply, so as a solution to housing prices it’s not effective

What do CT state troopers do in a day in their lives?
What kind of specialty jobs are available tho those who make it though the academy, and how long do you have to serve as a trooper before they become available?

I grew up in a town with a large Vietnamese population and ended up in Houston where you can throw a rock in any direction and hit at least two good and one badass Vietnamese restaurant.

In 8 years I haven’t had any really good Vietnamese food here. I was having dinner with a buddy from Houston who lives in Boston, asked him about it, and he said the same thing.

I know it exists here and I just haven’t found it. I gave up after 3-4 letdowns so I know this is partly on me. I’m willing to own that and try again.

Send me away and I’ll report back. Even if it’s a sandwich shop that happens to have a good banh mi (or poboy). Thank you!

Eversource seeks to raise electric delivery by 11%* (minimum). Happy Wednesday.

(Don't kill the messenger.)

I have heard this from a lot of casual basketball fans. I know they’re the most successful women’s team and have the most championships. But I’ve heard there’s a significant local fan base comprised of elderly women specifically (and their husbands as well).

Is it a local cultural thing? Is girls/womens’ basketball just a huge thing because of all of the winning the school has had? Was it like this from Geno’s first championship, or just more recently?

I’m seriously thinking about becoming a stripper/dancer in Connecticut mainly for some extra money, and I’m trying to learn how things actually work before making a decision. I’m 5’4 and around 112–113 lbs, so I’m more on the petite/slim side.

I have a few questions for dancers or people familiar with clubs in CT:

• Which clubs are beginner-friendly and actually safe?
• What are auditions usually like for someone with no experience?
• How much do dancers usually have to pay in house fees/tip-outs?
• Is the money realistically good for beginners?
• What are red flags I should watch out for?
• Are there clubs I should avoid completely?
• What should I expect on my first night?

I’m not looking for judgment, just honest advice and information from people with experience.

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🚨🚨🚨🚨 agents on foot + in vehicles are surrounding the Hartford courthouse (101 Lafayette St) on all sides🚨🚨🚨🚨

Please do a risk assessment as this is high alert of CONFIRMED ACTIVITY but please join us if you’re able because we NEED MORE PEOPLE. We have identified at least 8 cars and agents inside and outside the building.

💞 water + snacks greatly appreciated too, volunteers have been on the ground since 10:45AM.

My wife was walking our dog early this morning. There was an off leash dog that escaped from their yard. It bolted to my leashed dog and there was an altercation. My dog bit the other, and through the chaos, my wife’s finger is now broken. Her finger wasn’t broken from a bite, but she tried to break them up and now she has to see a specialist given the damage. The owner eventually came out, grabbed their dog and went inside without saying a word. What am I to do?? She’s in crazy pain and went to the hospital. The damage is bad. We don’t want anything to happen to our dog though given the fact she did bite. We are new to CT and don’t really know the laws pertaining to this situation.