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Connecticut grabs TV business from other states

May 17, 2013
Connecticut may not have the glitz and glamour of L.A. or New York, but what it does have is an increasing number of TV shows.

How zoning affects the wealth gap

May 6, 2013
Lisa Prevost's new book, 'Snob Zones: Fear, Prejudice, and Real Estate,' looks at towns that have used zoning laws to keep low- and middle-income families out, in favor of the rich moving in.

Nailing a comeback

Mar 21, 2012
Connecticut contractor Peter Schneider is surviving the recession thanks to his hard-won skills, hard-working attitude, and a little bit of luck.

Lottery jackpot is a spot in public housing

Feb 7, 2012
New Haven attracts families to a new mixed-income community with a popular lottery.

TV's favorite commercial characters now available as action figures

Mar 3, 2011
G.I. Joe is SO 20 years ago. Who wants to play with a super hero action figure when you can play with one of TV's favorite commercial characters....