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Talking Transportation: We Built Transportation’s Future, Then Got Stuck in Traffic

Jim Cameron looks at Connecticut's history of pioneering submarines, aircraft engines and the nation's first statewide speed limit (because "we do enjoy a good rule").

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The Movie Man: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Delivers Spectacle, but Little Urgency

This review argues that while it is great to see this duo together again, this big screen release is lacking the hook that made them so popular to begin with.

The Movie Man: When Streaming Gets Complicated, Maybe It’s Time to Return to DVDs

In a departure from movie reviews, Kevin Ganey makes the case for DVDs in a world where new tech has not necessarily made entertainment easier to enjoy.

Talking Transportation: The Speed Camera Revolt

The challenge isn't proving that speeding is dangerous, according to columnist Jim Cameron. It's convincing drivers that speed cameras are truly about safety.

A View from My Porch: America’s Quarter Millennium – From Whence We Came

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Thomas Gotowka looks back on the American Revolution and the ideals that shaped the nation.

Talking Transportation: Could Metro-North Be Next for a Strike?

The LIRR strike should be considered a warning for Connecticut commuters in a system where one rail shutdown could trigger regional traffic chaos.

Guest Perspective: I Visited 95 CT Libraries In 4 Weeks – Here’s What I Learned

This guest columnist, who describes library joy as contagious, recalled one young patron who walked through the door, put his arms in the air and shouted, “Yes! We’re here!”

Talking Transportation: No Lines for Gas … Yet

Jim Cameron paints a bleak picture of summer travel as war-driven fuel costs and supply chain disruptions ripple through the global economy.

The Movie Man: ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Is a Sequel That Works

Kevin Ganey describes the sequel as a fun, fresh look at familiar faces, with topical commentary on media and the future of AI that doesn't force viewers to think too hard.

Talking Transportation: The Cheapest Gallon of Gas Is the One You Don’t Burn 

Jim Cameron shares tried-and-true gas-saving tips that drivers might be interested in revisiting now that average gas prices have exceeded $4 per gallon.