Connecticut
Have a Look Inside the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame
Did you know that there is a Hall of Fame for the boxers of Connecticut? I had no idea until I walked right past it over the weekend.
Mohegan Sun has kept ‘The Sweet Science’ alive in Connecticut by hosting thousands of professional and amateur events, and they’ve carved out a nice place in the Casino of the Sky to honor the legendary fighters that have called Connecticut home. The first name that brought up an emotional response from me was Willie Pep. My dad and grandpa always spoke about the most famous boxer from Middletown (SO far) that Connecticut has ever seen.
The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame is free to visit, and from what I can tell it never closes.
Have a Look Inside the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame
Did you know that Mohegan Sun is home to the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame? I didn’t, and I quite literally strolled right into it this past weekend. Mohegan Sun has played a huge role in keeping the sport alive by hosting numerous events over the past few decades, it’s a perfect place to honor the best boxers to ever come from Connecticut.
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I Find That 5 Stores Have the Highest Quality Meat in Connecticut
Hi fellow Carnivores of Connecticut, I’ve purchased poultry, pork, beef, and even venison & Cornish game hens from hundreds of grocery stores, processing facilities, and specialty butchers in Connecticut. When I want the best quality meat, I go to these 5 stores.
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7 New Connecticut Restaurants to Get Excited About in 2025
Amtrak says it will not close any railroad bridges along Connecticut’s shoreline during the 2026 World Cup, backing away from a potential proposal that had sparked concerns from boaters, harbor officials, and marine businesses.
In an email Tuesday to NBC Connecticut, Amtrak spokesperson Jason Abrams said: “At this time, in coordination with the Coast Guard, we will not be closing any bridges on the Connecticut Coast Line during the tournament.”
The statement is a shift from a plan previously circulating among members of the boating community. That proposal outlined possible hourslong closures of several movable railroad bridges on the Connecticut shoreline on dates tied to World Cup matches in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
The affected bridges would have included the spans over the Connecticut River, Niantic River, Shaw’s Cove, Thames River and Mystic River.
The proposal had raised alarms among charter boat operators, harbor masters and marine industry leaders, who warned the closures could disrupt navigation during the height of the summer season, create safety risks on crowded waterways and hurt businesses that depend on fishing and recreational boating.
Amtrak also said is “exploring all options to move travelers safely and reliably during the World Cup with minimal interruption and inconvenience to local communities, visitors, and other stakeholders and travelers.”
Fans are expected to use rail service along the Northeast Corridor to travel to matches in the Northeast, including in the Boston area, where passengers would use connecting service to reach the stadium in Foxborough.
Earlier Tuesday, the U.S. Coast Guard told NBC Connecticut it was reviewing Amtrak’s request related to the bridge proposal.
“The Coast Guard has received Amtrak’s request for the bridge closures and are reviewing it to reach a final decision. When that decision is made, the Coast Guard will work with Amtrak. We are also aware of the mariners and boating communities concerns regarding this,” the Coast Guard had said.
It was not immediately clear whether Amtrak had formally withdrawn that request or whether the rail operator’s latest statement means the bridge closures are no longer under consideration.
NBC Connecticut reached out to the Coast Guard to request additional information.
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