Hot In Hartford: Chuckles v. Reverend Brown

The Hot In Hartford contest moves to the second half of the first round. So far advancing to the quarterfinals are; Mayor Pedro Segarra, Colin McEnroe, Craig The Porn Star, and Howard Baldwin. Today's match pits two local combatants that were amongst the earliest to appear on Sad City's YouTube channel.

A Really Old Hartford Map

We've previously posted old Hartford maps we've come across, but nothing quite this old. Sent to us by Sad City friend Donald Poland, this map dates back to 1640, which, coincidentally, is the same year Jeff Jacobs started writing for the Hartford Courant.

Ahh, young Hartford in the innocence of youth, so much to gain, so much to lose, and so many ups and downs to get to where we are today. Large scale map after the jump.

Hot In Hartford: Helen Ubinas v. Howard Baldwin

The "Hot In Hartford" contest continues with our fourth match featuring Helen Ubinas pitted against Howard Baldwin.

Helen Ubinas is a Hartford Courant reporter where she also has a blog "Notes From Hel."   Helen memorably "Tweeted" during the Cheshire murder trial during which she continually struggled with her terrible battery.

Spiff Up Your Hartford Home

Well here is a kewl idea for Hartford home owners. We here at Sad City are believers in the "broken windows" theory and here we see a great example of the city doing something about it;

The City of Hartford’s PORCHES Program provides financing to homeowners who wish to improve the front facades of their one to six-family residential structures.  0% interest loans are available to perform repairs and improvements, including fencing, sidewalks, driveways, windows, landscaping, front doors, hand railings, front stairs, and of course, front porches.  Such repairs will improve the physical appearance of our homes, streets and neighborhoods.  These improvements help retain and enhance property values to the benefit of you and your neighbors. 

"Hot In Hartford" Hell In A Cell: Craig Vs. Pucky

The  third battle in the "Hot In Hartford" contest is the much anticipated steel cage brawl featuring Craig The Porn Star pitted against CT Whale mascot Pucky Ackbar. This match is not without controversy as Pucky was attacked during Saturday nights Whale game and some have speculated that a "Hot In Hartford" contestant like Craig may have sent the henchman in order to knock Pucky out of the running.


Who will join Colin McEnroe and Mayor Pedro Segarra in the quarterfinals of "Hot In Hartford?"

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Voting here ends 1159PM Thursday

Hot in Hartford Candidate Pucky Ackbar Attacked!

"Hot In Hartford" contestant Pucky Ackbar is in good condition after suffering an assault at a CT Whale game this weekend. No word if the assailant was sent by any other contestants of the "Hot In Hartford" contest, though some have rumored links to Craig The Porn Star.

Seriously, can you think of any better reason to tackle a mascot? Hat tip to a bright eyed Sad City fan for the story.

Killer Icicles

The crazy winter has brought lots of great sites this season but the sheer size of these South End icicles still stunned us. We would estimate the left icicle to be about 12 feet long. The top is estimated at about a foot across. Would this icicle fully bury itself in the ground if it fell? Would it split someone in two if it fell on someone? Would it be over a gallon water if melted? See some bigger pics after the jump along with a cool downtown ice shot spotted by a bright eyed fan.