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Large crowds come out to bounce house park in East Hartford

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6 months ago

August 4, 2024

Large crowds come out to bounce house park in East Hartford

A unique, pop-up theme park in East Hartford has kids and families jumping for joy.

The company, The Big Bounce America, tours around the country with their giant bounce houses, inflatable slides and obstacle courses.

This weekend was their first time back in Connecticut since the pandemic.

The event is being held in an open field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Despite the cloudy and humid weather Sunday morning, many parents came out to the park to explore the inflatables, and they say they were impressed.

“I think I’m more excited than he is,” said Sharon Hecht, who came in from New York.

“We decided to come because it’s really close. We’re always in the area, and I mean it looks pretty epic so why not,” said Jennifer Gadalinski of Bristol.

The largest bounce house on site is called The Castle. It’s 26,000 square feet, and it’s packed with activity. Inside are places to climb, shoot hoops, race one another, and dance to music.

“This is on another level. When I saw the tickets and that they were coming so close to Connecticut, I was like I got to get the tickets,” said Taryn Long of Bristol.

Event supervisor Giorgio Lord says there are more than six interactive bounce houses on site along with food vendors and places to cool down.

“At the end of the day, it allows everyone to get in touch with their inner child. Everybody just kind of gets to let loose and enjoy the inflatables,” Lord said.

Participants can purchase tickets on The Big Bounce America website. The day is also broken up into kid, teen, and adult sessions. Socks are required inside the bounce houses.

The park will be back open for the second and final weekend next Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 9 – 11.

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CT’s attorney general vows to fight for immigrant families, reproductive rights as Trump is inaugurated

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2 hours ago

January 20, 2025

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CT’s attorney general vows to fight for immigrant families, reproductive rights as Trump is inaugurated

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Connecticut’s attorney general sought to assure people in Connecticut that he would fight to enforce the state’s laws and policies.

Attorney General William Tong planned a news conference on Monday at 4 p.m. to discuss the state’s response to President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated executive orders.

Trump was set to be inaugurated as president at noon on Monday.

Tong said it is the state’s policy to respect, honor and protect immigrants and immigrant families. He also said it is the policy to respect, honor and protect women, patients, doctors, and nurses, and the reproductive rights of all people. 

Tong said the state also protects LGBTQ+ families and the right of people to form a union.

“Today, we inaugurate a new president,” Tong said. “ While the vast majority in Connecticut wanted a different direction, this is the path our nation chose. Many tell me they have never been more worried for the future of our country. I have never been more resolute and determined to fight for it.

The attorney general said the state was prepared for the fight ahead because it had done so before.

“When Trump 1.0 tried to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, we stopped him. When Trump 1.0 tried to defund Connecticut police, we blocked him. When Trump 1.0 tried to dismantle the U.S. Postal Service for political gain, we sued and we stopped him. When Trump 1.0 tried to roll back federal climate and clean air regulations, we sued and we won. That firewall never came down,” Tong said. “I do not know how these fights will go, and I cannot promise we will win every battle. But I know this — when my parents fell and failed they barely took a breath before they were on their feet again. Attorneys general across the country are on our feet today, and we have never been more coordinated, determined and ready for this fight.”

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STORM WATCH: Heavy snow followed by deep freeze in Connecticut

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9 hours ago

January 20, 2025

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STORM WATCH: Heavy snow followed by deep freeze in Connecticut

Here’s what you need to know:

Snow will become heavy at times between 5-9 p.m.
Peak snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are possible
Snow showers will linger through 1-3 a.m.
Wetter snowfall closer to the coast, fluffy in Litchfield County
Arctic cold moves in for snow cleanup Monday morning
Bright but very cold with 20s for highs and teens for lows

Tonight: Moderate to heavy snow. Colder. Breezy. Lows near 17.

Monday: AM slick spots, sunny. Cold. Highs near 24. Lows near 6.

Tuesday: Partly sunny. Arctic cold. Highs near 18. Lows near 8.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Very cold. Highs near 20. Lows near 10.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. Highs near 25. Lows near 21.

Friday: Mostly sunny. Not as cold. Highs near 30. Lows near 24.

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PHOTOS: Winter storm hits Connecticut

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17 hours ago

January 19, 2025

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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A winter storm is hitting Connecticut Sunday afternoon, bringing the first significant snow of the season. The majority of the state will likely see 4-8 inches, while the higher terrain of northwest and northeast parts of the state may see 8+ inches.

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The winter storm is expected to continue impacting the state into early Monday morning. Get the latest forecast information here.

Updated list of closings and delays

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