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Hartford business community moving forward with 'momentum' amid COVID-19 pandemic

More than 100 business leaders met for the first time in 18 months on Tuesday to discuss the industry's future.
Local News

Expert warns of scammers pretending to be home contractors after major weather events

Cynthia Albert with the Better Business Bureau called the scammers, "storm chasers," who go door-to-door looking for their next victim.
Vaccine

Home Depot responds to Biden vaccine mandate

The Atlanta-based company, with thousands of employees, would be subject to the new regulations being issued through an executive order.
Coronavirus

Mixed opinions about ending pandemic federal unemployment bonus

Restaurants were once facing a crisis of customers, but now, the are one of many industries facing a staffing crisis.
Severe Weather

Simsbury still feeling the effects of flooding Ida's remnants

"If you have vegetable crops near rivers and they flood in a lot of cases if there's sewer treatment plants upline then the food's contaminated."
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Black Business Month Spotlight: Guilty Kitchen & Lounge in Hartford

Owner and head chef, Destanie Chappell, talks about providing an unforgettable experience at court-themed restaurant and thriving through a pandemic.
Local News

First round of $1000 'Back to Work CT' bonus payments go out this week

The program will give a $1,000 bonus payment to the first 10,000 unemployed qualified individuals who land a job and keep it for two months.
Business

Connecticut bus driver shortage continues

Last year, DATTCO was short about 50 drivers and this year that number has jumped closer to 80.
Food

Chicken salads/dips recalled

Willow Tree Poultry Farm is recalling various chicken salads and dips due to possible contamination with white hard plastic
Business

Connecticut Restaurant Association urges Congress to replenish COVID-19 relief funding for restaurants

The association said there are more than 2,000 Connecticut applicants waiting for relief funding from the federal government.
Coronavirus

Connecticut Restaurant Association asking federal gov. for more help

With the rise of COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant and a labor shortage, restaurants are asking for more help.

Hartford Public School staff rally for higher salaries, more affordable health care

Hartford Public School staff rally for higher salaries, more affordable health care

Rising humidity and shower chances this week

Rising humidity and shower chances this week

FOX 61 | Connecticut breaking news, weather, traffic, sports and social media

HELP WANTED! These Connecticut businesses are hiring

Hartford business community moving forward with 'momentum' amid COVID-19 pandemic

Expert warns of scammers pretending to be home contractors after major weather events

Home Depot responds to Biden vaccine mandate

Mixed opinions about ending pandemic federal unemployment bonus

Simsbury still feeling the effects of flooding Ida's remnants

Black Business Month Spotlight: Guilty Kitchen & Lounge in Hartford

First round of $1000 'Back to Work CT' bonus payments go out this week

Connecticut bus driver shortage continues

Chicken salads/dips recalled

Connecticut Restaurant Association urges Congress to replenish COVID-19 relief funding for restaurants

Connecticut Restaurant Association asking federal gov. for more help

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