John Cullen

Cardiff, Waterbury

Assistant Editor at Hearst Connecticut Media Group

I am an Insolvency Practitioner in Menzies. I enjoy tackling my bass guitar and have a fascination with theoretical physics. All posts my own. He/Him

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22 things to do this weekend in Connecticut

2 weeks ago | darientimes.com | John Cullen

'Monstrous: Whaling and its Colossal Impact'MysticThe “Monstrous: Whaling and its Colossal Impact” exhibit opens Saturday, May 24 and continues through Feb. 16, 2026, at Mystic Seaport Museum. Learn about America’s long history in the whaling industry and its legacy, and check out tools, documents and whaling ship journals. 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic'John Boone —WHATSWHAT'New LondonLyman Allyn Art Museum's exhibit "John Boone —WHATSWHAT" runs through Aug. 10.
23 things to do this weekend in Connecticut

2 weeks ago | milfordmirror.com | John Cullen

'Monstrous: Whaling and its Colossal Impact'MysticThe “Monstrous: Whaling and its Colossal Impact” exhibit opens Saturday, May 24 and continues through Feb. 16, 2026, at Mystic Seaport Museum. Learn about America’s long history in the whaling industry and its legacy, and check out tools, documents and whaling ship journals. 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic'John Boone —WHATSWHAT'New LondonLyman Allyn Art Museum's exhibit "John Boone —WHATSWHAT" runs through Aug. 10.
Alice Cooper, Coheed and Cambria concerts

2 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | John Cullen

Celebrate "Schools Out" time with an Alice Cooper concert at Mohegan Sun or groove to the reggae sounds of Ziggy Marley at Foxwoods. Check out the new whaling exhibit at Mystic Seaport Museum or judge the best meatballs in Middletown.
Let’s make a deal, China

3 weeks ago | stormlake.com | John Cullen

Iowa should strike its own trade deal with China instead of standing by while the federal government destroys our farm economy. As it is now, Iowa farmers stand to lose bigly in sales of ag products to China because of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on our big Asian trading partner. In Trump’s first term he angered China, which retaliated by trading with South American farmers instead of Iowans.
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, Brothers Osborne shows

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | John Cullen

By John Cullen Have some laughs with " Saturday Night Live" alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler at Mohegan Sun, or catch Parliament Funkadelic's final tour, featuring George Clinton, at District Music Hall in Norwalk. Bring the family to a children's fishing derby in Danbury, or listen to the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra perform Mozart's "Don Giovanni."
Post University valedictorian from Watertown honors late mom during graduation

4 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | John Cullen

WATERBURY - Breanna O'Brien used to watch from her playpen as her mother worked as a paralegal at a Watertown law office. "From age 4 I had been bragging that I was going to be an attorney and that my mom was going to work for me," the Post University class of 2025 valedictorian told her fellow graduates Saturday from the Palace Theater stage. But in 2023, Melissa O'Brien died suddenly at age 46 from asthma and the flu.
19 things to do this weekend in Connecticut

1 month ago | middletownpress.com | John Cullen

'The Producers'New BritainConnecticut Theatre Company presents “The Producers” through Sunday, May 11 at the Repertory Theatre. The book was co-written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, with music and lyrics by Brooks. 23 Norden St., New Britain'A Jukebox for the Algonquin'StamfordCurtain Call presents the Northeast premiere of "A Jukebox for the Algonquin," the 2023 Wilde Award winner for Best New Play.
Monster trucks and dog events

1 month ago | ctinsider.com | John Cullen

By John Cullen The 88th Dogwood Festival is slated for Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church. The Mother's Day weekend event will feature family friendly fun, local craftsmanship, food and live entertainment. 1045 Old Academy Road, Fairfield
19 things to do this weekend in Connecticut

1 month ago | darientimes.com | John Cullen

'The Producers'New BritainConnecticut Theatre Company presents “The Producers” through Sunday, May 11 at the Repertory Theatre. The book was co-written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, with music and lyrics by Brooks. 23 Norden St., New Britain'A Jukebox for the Algonquin'StamfordCurtain Call presents the Northeast premiere of "A Jukebox for the Algonquin," the 2023 Wilde Award winner for Best New Play.
Who really represents us?

1 month ago | stormlake.com | John Cullen

Our representatives in Congress and Statehouse don’t really represent all of their constituents. They only represent the constituents of their own party. And that is way less than half of all citizens. In the 2024 presidential election, only 64% of eligible voters cast ballots. Donald Trump received 49% of the vote — not even a majority — meaning he only received the approval of 31% of ALL Americans.