Orange-based United Illuminating permanently shut down its long-time hot water heater leasing program on Nov. 8.

Actor Dick Terhune will bring Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” to life in a one-man performance at the Palace Theater.

Now, a vacant lot at a prominent gateway to downtown Hartford — created nearly 15 years ago with the demolition of Broadcast House — has been sold for $1.3 million after the previous owner failed to ...