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Thank you to everyone who joined us on February 9 at Hillhouse High School for the latest community conversation about the future of the Goffe Street Armory. We had a strong turnout and heard thoughtful ideas about how the Armory can serve the community moving forward.
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(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, March 7, 2026, to honor the life and public service legacy of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away earlier this month.
The tribute will coincide with a homegoing service in Reverend Jackson’s honor that has been scheduled for that day at the Rainbow PUSH…
Governor Ned Lamont today is urging Connecticut residents to prepare for the potential of blizzard conditions impacting the state starting on the night of Sunday, February 22, 2026, and continuing into the morning and throughout the day on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Various weather models right now are forecasting that the southern half of Connecticut may receive anywhere from between 16 to 22 inches of snow, while the northern half of the state may receive between 10 to 16 inches.…
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Why I’ll Be Reaching For This Whipped Body Butter All Summer
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The post Sterling K. Brown, Kara Young, And Mallori Johnson In Conversation For The Upcoming Film, ‘Is God Is’ appeared first on Essence.
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The post Exclusive: Damon Wayans Is Cracking Jokes—And Raising Awareness—About His Diabetes Diagnosis appeared first on Essence.
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The post Get Ready With Misty Copeland For The 2026 Met Gala appeared first on Essence.
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The post Olandria’s Best Red Carpet Beauty & Style Moments appeared first on Essence.
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The post Why I’ll Be Reaching For This Whipped Body Butter All Summer appeared first on Essence.
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The post Forget The $36,000 Wedding. This Couple Paid $100 And Says It Was Everything They Wanted appeared first on Essence.
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Aleshea Harris’ Is God Is stands as one of the more unique releases of 2026. Adapted from her award-winning play, the film marks Harris’ directorial debut and follows sisters Racine […]
The post Sterling K. Brown, Kara Young, And Mallori Johnson In Conversation For The Upcoming Film, ‘Is God Is’ appeared first on Essence.
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Damon Wayans has spent a lifetime making audiences laugh with colorful characters and anecdotes from his real life. Now, after nearly a decade’s hiatus, the multi-hyphenate funnyman is returning to […]
The post Exclusive: Damon Wayans Is Cracking Jokes—And Raising Awareness—About His Diabetes Diagnosis appeared first on Essence.
Want To Be On Stage At ESSENCE Fest? Here’s The Real Way In
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The post Want To Be On Stage At ESSENCE Fest? Here’s The Real Way In appeared first on Essence.
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