Abby Weiss

New York

Features Reporter at Hearst Connecticut Media Group

Features reporter at @hearstcmg | @newhousesu '22 | Previously @dailyorange @callawayclimate @nypost @insideclimate | send tips to [email protected]

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McDonald's to hire nearly 3K workers in CT for largest hiring push in years

1 day ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss

McDonald's plans on hiring more than 2,600 people in Connecticut this summer as part of its biggest hiring push in years, the company said in an email. The fast-food chain and its franchisees expect to hire up to 375,000 employees across the United States this summer, in preparation for the busy summer season and its growing restaurant footprint, the company announced in a release Monday. The last big McDonald's summer hiring push occurred in 2020, Fortune reported.
Hamilton's Ham4Ham concert to return Tuesday outside NYC theater

1 day ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss

Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Instagram on Monday to announce that Ham4Ham, an impromptu outdoor concert series, will return outside Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre Tuesday at 4 p.m. The free concert will feature cast members of current Broadway musicals and will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Miranda's megamusical, " Hamilton," the Wesleyan University alumnus announced.
Cannabis retailer Curaleaf recalls medical marijuana product over yeast, mold

2 days ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss

Cannabis producer and retailer Curaleaf issued a voluntary recall for one of its medical marijuana products on Friday, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection confirmed. The product, Curaleaf Whole Flower 3.5g Auburn, has been recalled after 60-day stability test showed its yeast and mold levels fell outside the "acceptable range," according to the recall notice that Curaleaf sent to customers and the state forwarded to CT Insider.
Greater Bridgeport Pride festival to return for 15th year end of June

3 days ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss

The Greater Bridgeport Pride festival is celebrating 15 years of pride in the park city next month. The city's annual celebration for the LGBTQ+ community will return for its 15th year on June 21, the organizer Bridgeport Pride Center announced last week.
Greater Bridgeport Pride festival to return for 15th year end of June

3 days ago | milfordmirror.com | Abby Weiss

The Greater Bridgeport Pride festival is celebrating 15 years of pride in the park city next month. The city's annual celebration for the LGBTQ+ community will return for its 15th year on June 21, the organizer Bridgeport Pride Center announced last week.
Beaches, concerts and museums: 27 free things to do in Connecticut this summer

5 days ago | sheltonherald.com | Abby Weiss |Joseph Tucci

This summer, those in the Nutmeg State can feast their eyes on what is hailed as the "world's largest bronze gorilla sculpture," relax on a beach and catch some tunes without worrying about needing to break the bank. Here are some free events and locations to explore in Connecticut this summer:Article continues below this adElizabeth Park ConservancyHartfordSpend an afternoon in the Helen S. Kaman Rose Garden, the center of Elizabeth Park Conservancy in Hartford.
Beaches, concerts and museums: 27 free things to do in Connecticut this summer

5 days ago | darientimes.com | Abby Weiss |Joseph Tucci

This summer, those in the Nutmeg State can feast their eyes on what is hailed as the "world's largest bronze gorilla sculpture," relax on a beach and catch some tunes without worrying about needing to break the bank. Here are some free events and locations to explore in Connecticut this summer:Article continues below this adElizabeth Park ConservancyHartfordSpend an afternoon in the Helen S. Kaman Rose Garden, the center of Elizabeth Park Conservancy in Hartford.
27 free things to do in Connecticut this summer

5 days ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss |Joseph Tucci

This summer, those in the Nutmeg State can feast their eyes on what is hailed as the "world's largest bronze gorilla sculpture," relax on a beach and catch some tunes without worrying about needing to break the bank. Here are some free events and locations to explore in Connecticut this summer:Elizabeth Park ConservancyHartfordSpend an afternoon in the Helen S. Kaman Rose Garden, the center of Elizabeth Park Conservancy in Hartford.
2 Connecticut Lottery players win $25K for life on Saturday

1 week ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss

Not one, but two, Connecticut Lottery players won a lifetime of prizes over the weekend. Two players matched all five numbers on their "Lucky for Life" tickets at Saturday's drawing, becoming eligible to receive $25,000 for the rest of their lives. The winning numbers were 2, 13, 18, 21 and 31, and the winning tickets were sold at Turnpike Package Store in Windsor Locks and A&S Quick Pik convenience store in Meriden.
May the 4th be with you. Here are some ways to celebrate Star Wars Day in CT

1 week ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss

May the Fourth be with you this Sunday. Star Wars Day is the informal holiday that celebrates George Lucas' cinematic universe created in 1977. The annual holiday takes place on May 4, a nod to the franchise's popular catchphrase, "May the Force be with you."Though it's not an official holiday, it's become so popular that former President Joe Biden celebrated last year. On Sunday morning, Gov.