Andrew DaRosa

New Haven

Senior Audience Producer and Trending Reporter at Hearst Connecticut Media Group

Online Producer at Hearst CT Media

Featured in: Favicon

hearstmediact.com Favicon

msn.com

sfgate.com Favicon

chron.com

sfchronicle.com Favicon

houstonchronicle.com Favicon

seattlepi.com Favicon

mysanantonio.com Favicon

ctpost.com Favicon

timesunion.com + 45 more

Articles

Dead whale washes ashore in Rhode Island, Mystic Aquarium investigating

2 days ago | ctinsider.com | Andrew DaRosa

The Mystic Aquarium and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management are looking into a minke whale carcass that floated ashore near Bold Point Park in East Providence, Rhode Island, this past weekend. Kim Keough, chief public affairs officer of the Rhode Island DEM, told the Providence Journal that the whale that washed up this past weekend was also observed during the Providence River barge removal during the winter.
Wicked Tulips in Preston closes for the season early due to wind, rain

2 days ago | ctinsider.com | Andrew DaRosa

Tulip season is over at Preston's Wicked Tulips farm as it announced that Mother's Day would be its last day open for the season. "Today is the final day at our Preston farm," the farm posted on its Instagram story. "The recent wind and rain sped things along and unfortunately, the blooms aren't holding up the way they were.""We're so grateful to everyone who visited this season - thank you for making it so special," the post continued.
Wicked Tulips in Preston closes for the season early due to wind, rain

2 days ago | ncadvertiser.com | Andrew DaRosa

Wicked Tulips has hundreds of thousands of tulips that are ready to pick in Preston, Conn. on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Bianca DeSimone for Hearst Connecticut MediaTulip season is over at Preston's Wicked Tulips farm as it announced that Mother's Day would be its last day open for the season. "Today is the final day at our Preston farm," the farm posted on its Instagram story.
Connecticut's all-terrain wheelchair program expands to more parks

5 days ago | ncadvertiser.com | Andrew DaRosa

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced this week that it is expanding its free all-terrain wheelchair program from five parks to seven parks around the state this summer. "Our State Parks are for everyone," DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said in a news release. "These chairs help us remove barriers that traditionally have kept people with mobility challenges from fully experiencing the outdoors.
Connecticut's all-terrain wheelchair program expands to more parks

5 days ago | ctinsider.com | Andrew DaRosa

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced this week that it is expanding its free all-terrain wheelchair program from five parks to seven parks around the state this summer. "Our State Parks are for everyone," DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said in a news release. "These chairs help us remove barriers that traditionally have kept people with mobility challenges from fully experiencing the outdoors.
Alice in Chains cancel Mohegan Sun an hour before starting due to 'medical emergency'

5 days ago | ctinsider.com | Andrew DaRosa

Thursday night's Alice in Chains concert at Mohegan Sun was cancelled roughly an hour before it was set to start due to a "medical emergency" with drummer Sean Kinney. "After our soundcheck this evening at Mohegan Sun Arena, Sean experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency. We unfortunately have to cancel tonight's show.
What to know about the Smurl family 'haunting' at the center of upcoming 'The Conjuring: Last Rites'

6 days ago | ctinsider.com | Andrew DaRosa

Four years after the last mainline "Conjuring" movie, Connecticut paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren are returning to the silver screen this summer with the release of " The Conjuring: Last Rites" this September. The latest entry in "The Conjuring" franchise of movies will look at the alleged Smurl family "haunting" that was investigated by the Connecticut couple in the 1980s.
Milford Oyster Festival announces its 2025 music lineup

6 days ago | ctinsider.com | Andrew DaRosa

The annual Milford Oyster Festival is returning to the city - albeit with some changes. In December, it was announced that the festival would be an evening-only event and that events would no longer be held at Milford Green, Lisman Landing, Armory Square, Rotary Pavilion or Milford Harbor. Organizers cited rising costs, difficulty in acquiring "national-level musical acts" and a lack of volunteers as reasons for the change.
Milford Oyster Festival announces its 2025 music lineup

6 days ago | middletownpress.com | Andrew DaRosa

The annual Milford Oyster Festival is returning to the city — albeit with some changes. In December, it was announced that the festival would be an evening-only event and that events would no longer be held at Milford Green, Lisman Landing, Armory Square, Rotary Pavilion or Milford Harbor. Organizers cited rising costs, difficulty in acquiring "national-level musical acts" and a lack of volunteers as reasons for the change.
Milford Oyster Festival announces its 2025 music lineup

6 days ago | ncadvertiser.com | Andrew DaRosa

From left; Victor Chang, Regina Wu, and Aim Samermit, all of New Haven, enjoy a selection of oysters and clams at the 49th Annual Milford Oyster Festival in Milford, Conn. on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Brian A. Pounds/Hearst Connecticut MediaThe annual Milford Oyster Festival is returning to the city — albeit with some changes.