Sad City Exceptionally Sad

Sad City was very sad to learn of the passing of State Police Trooper Kenneth Hall out of Troop H who was killed Thursday during a traffic stop when his cruiser was struck by a motorist. For coverage see the Hartford Courant. Sad City as always wishes safety to those who wear the uniform.

Sad City Tribute: The Candyman

Ed. Note: Sad City is a little busy this week so after 13 months of almost five times a week new material we might have a couple reposts this week. They will be older so only our long time readers would remember them, and if they are still reading after all this time, they must like it. For new material go behind our new pay wall. (Just kidding). 


This post remembers the Candyman. Growing up in the rural suburbs, coming into Hartford for Whalers games were frequent, yet exciting occurrences in which we got to see things we never saw in our hometown. A gold building that acted like a mirror. A boat shaped building. Non-white people. The tobacco store in the Civic Center. Perhaps most memorably, The Candyman. Like so many things in Hartford after the Whalers left and gangs took over the city, the late 90's were rough for the Candyman. This post first appeared on Sad City on August 17, 2010.

Sad City Hartford Tribute: Manute Bol

We were saddened today to learn that former University of Bridgeport star and West Hartford resident Manute Bol passed away at 47. Bol was not only spectacular to watch play basketball and a wonder to look at, he really was one of the better human beings you could hope to find. To read up on some of Bol's great deeds check here or here. For a good laugh watch the YouTube clip.