Bristol Health Home Care & Hospice now a ‘We Honor Veterans’ partner
The following is a press release from Bristol Health. It may surprise many people to learn that 25 percent of those who die every year in the U.S. are veterans. To…
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American Clock & Watch Museum receives Award of Merit from the Connecticut League of History Organizations
On Tuesday, April 19th, the American Clock & Watch Museum received an Award of Merit from the Connecticut League of History Organizations (CLHO) for the publication of Joseph Ives and the Looking Glass Clock: A…
Bristol Interfaith Coalition to host Virtual Passover Seder on Thursday and a National Day of Prayer on 5/5.
The Bristol Interfaith Coalition announces the following two events: Bristol Virtual Community Passover Seder The Bristol Interfaith Coalition invites you to learn about the story and traditions of Passover on…
ESPN chef harbors a rebel soul
By Anna Bedell By his own admission, ESPN Chef Owen dos Santos was a restless youth who could have become a band roadie. In 1998, while working at a warehouse,…
Pop culture website offers to assist local businesses
Barstool Sports, a pop culture website, is offering help to small business owners that are impacted by COVID, by helping keep them stay afloat during the pandemic. The New York Pickle Deli in Rocky Hill, Gaetano’s…
Bristol, New Britain mayors encourage local businesses to explore latest CARES program eligibility requirements
Businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees or a 2019 payroll of under $1.5 million, among other eligibility criteria, will be eligible for one-time $5,000 grants in a new…
Cafe Real makes way through shut down, continues mission to bring authentic coffee experience to Bristol
By Adriana Sanchez Cafe Real didn’t have to shut down when COVID-1 hit, but they did anyway. Eduardo Garces, owner of the coffee shop at 156 School St., said he…
West End Association cancels summer festival
The West End Association has canceled its annual Rockwell Park Summer Festival. In an email sent Sunday, May 31, President David Hamlein wrote that the association is canceling the festival…
Local nursing home owner sets high standard for care
Tyson Belanger, owner of Shady Oaks Assisted Living on Stevens St., has received national attention for his efforts fighting Covid-19. His efforts have been featured in news coverage since April….
Pure Foods opens with record day
Among the businesses opening recently that will offer outdoor dining, as well as takeout, is the latest in JR and Leanne Rusgrove’s enterprises, Pure Foods at 459 North Main St….