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  • The Bethel Police Department.
    News
    Police: Two people hurt in 'disturbance' at CT home
    Bethel police said two people were found hurt when they responded to a report of a disturbance late Tuesday night at a Reservoir Street home.
    By Peter Yankowski
  • Newtown schools Superintendent Christopher Melillo
    Education
    Newtown superintendent proposes 4.7% hike in school budget
  • The Connecticut State Capitol, in Hartford, Conn. Jan 24, 2023.
    News
    CT commissioner grilled about school construction audit
  • Sculptures of historic Connecticut leaders stand in niches along the third floor exterior of the State Capitol. The controversial sculpture of Major John Mason is second from the right above the north steps of the Capitol.
    News
    Connecticut's new economic development chief faces headwinds
  • Logo in Curaleaf New York processing facility lobby on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Coeymans, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Times Union)
    Cannabis in Connecticut
    CT officials 'reviewing' cannabis company's Russian connection
  • The Harwinton Chicken Barbecue returns for its 57th year, Saturday, Feb. 23.
    News
    Harwinton Congregational gets cooking for 60th annual barbecue
  • A former NYPD officer, Kevin McFadden, will lead the St. Patrick's Parade in Greenwich as Grand Marshal. 
    News
    Greenwich native named Grand Marshal of St. Patrick's Parade

UConn

  • UConn assistant coach Tom Moore boasted a little growth of stubble for Tuesday night's game.
    Can Tom Moore shave his beard after UConn men gets road win?
    UConn men's basketball assistant coach Tom Moore insists his new beard wasn't a slump-buster, but Dan Hurley doesn't want him shaving anytime soon.
    By David Borges
  • Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins (24) drives to the basket past DePaul's Eral Penn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
    Hawkins, Sanogo, Newton lead UConn men to win over DePaul
    By David Borges
    UConn's Caroline Ducharme plays in No. 5 UConn's 91-69 win over No. 10 NC State in the NCAA women's college basketball game at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn. Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022.
    What Caroline Ducharme's return could mean for UConn
    By Maggie Vanoni
    Connecticut's Aubrey Griffin (44) is fouled by Providence's Meghan Huerter (3) while stealing the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
    UConn women’s basketball at Providence: What you need to know
    By Maggie Vanoni
    Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley calls to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
    UConn men looking to break out of slump vs. DePaul Tuesday
    By David Borges

Crime News

  • Police: Two people hurt in 'disturbance' at CT home
  • Man injured in May Street shooting, Hartford police say
  • Person killed in two-car crash in Winsted, police dispatcher says
  • Intoxicated driver damages Norwalk condo in crash, police say
  • Man gets 120 years in prison for 1987 killings of CT father, son
  • Police: DNA links man to series of burglaries at CT restaurant
  • Officials: Man charged in cold case killing of CT store owner
  • 6th person charged in connection with diner shooting in Danbury
  • Police CT students in verbal dispute caught with stun gun
  • Police: Jewelry, laptop, cash stolen from Ridgefield home
  • Officials: Teen had gun at CT school after series of fights
  • 6 students charged in fight at CT high school, officials say

Business

  • Charter Communications, the provider of Spectrum services, is headquartered at 400 Washington Blvd., in downtown Stamford, Conn.
    CT-based Charter to settle customer-murder case for under $262M
    Charter Communications intends to settle a lawsuit over a Texas customer's murder for under $262 million. The original ruling was over $7 billion. 
    By Paul Schott
  • American Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
    Following mishaps, laws to hold airlines accountable proposed
    By Luther Turmelle
    Subway founder and Danbury resident Peter Buck in June 2014, commemorating a $30 million gift by the Peter & Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation to fund an expansion of Danbury Hospital owned today by Nuvance Health.
    Late CT billionaire's foundation says it now owns half of Subway
    By Alexander Soule
    The Bed Bath & Beyond store at 2260 Kings Highway just off Interstate 95 in Fairfield, Conn., on Jan. 31, 2023. The store is offering 20 percent off its remaining inventory, in the early stage of a clearance sale in advance of closing.
    Bed Bath & Beyond closing additional Connecticut stores
    By Alexander Soule
    Beth Bye, commissioner of the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, during a March 2022 forum sponsored by the Women's Business Development Council in Stamford, Conn.
    CT women workers on jobless aid dropping fast entering 2023
    By Alexander Soule

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  4. River Breeze becomes latest Shelton apartment complex to open
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Politics

  • Attendees watch a Pride flag raising on the New Haven Green to kick off the Pride New Haven Festival on September 12, 2022. The acting executive director of the New Haven Pride Center, Juancarlos Soto, said that the use of the term Latinx remains controversial, even among the LGBTQ community. 
    Hispanic lawmakers in CT seek ban on term 'Latinx'
    The bill proposed by five Hispanic lawmakers could make Connecticut the second state, after Arkansas, to prohibit government agencies from using the gender-neutral term 'Latinx.'
    By John Moritz
  • State Senator Julie Kushner, D-Danbury, co-chairwoman of the legislative Labor Committee
    Mandatory paid sick days for all CT workers proposed
    By Ken Dixon
    Rep. Hilda Santiago, right, with Rep. Geraldo Reyes of Waterbury as Santiago vied for votes for secretary of the state at the Democratic state nominating convention in Hartford Saturday.
    CT lawmakers say bill would assist non-English speaking voters
    By Ken Dixon
    Illegally-dumped tires and other trash on the side of a road in Houston, TX. Connecticut lawmakers on Monday discussed ways to have the tire industry handle more of the responsibility for ensuring their programs do not end up in illegal dumps. 
    New CT bill calls for fee on tire sales to curb illegal dumping
    By John Moritz
    The Connecticut State Capitol building in Hartford, Conn. Monday, June 3, 2013.
    CT nursing homes requesting more money, state noncommittal
    By Jenna Carlesso and Dave Altimari
  • New CT bill calls for fee on tire sales to curb illegal...
    Illegally-dumped tires and other trash on the side of a road in Houston, TX. Connecticut lawmakers on Monday discussed ways to have the tire industry handle more of the responsibility for ensuring their programs do not end up in illegal dumps. 
  • CT nursing homes requesting more money, state noncommittal
    The Connecticut State Capitol building in Hartford, Conn. Monday, June 3, 2013.
  • CT advocates call for policing reforms after Tyre Nichols...
    Protesters gather in Manchester, Conn. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 to protest the death of Tyre Nichols, who was beaten by police in Memphis during a Jan. 7 traffic stop. Nichols died days later in police custody. Video showing the beating was released Friday, and was quickly condemned by state, municipal and police officials across Connecticut.
  • CT lawmakers propose initiatives to curb domestic violence
    The Connecticut State Capitol, in Hartford, Conn. Jan 24, 2023.
  • Haar: Lamont pitches a boost in CT tax credit for working...
    Governor Ned Lamont delivers his State of the State address to the joint legislature during the opening day of session at the Capitol in Hartford, Conn. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Real Estate

  • People shop at The SoNo Collection in Norwalk, Conn., on Dec. 30, 2022. 
    Why there is optimism about CT malls' prospects in 2023
    Even as the pandemic and high inflation persist, many shoppers are still spending at Connecticut malls. Upcoming openings aim to bring in even more customers.  
    By Paul Schott
  • A Dorset Lane house in Brookfield, Conn., priced for sale in January 2023 at just under $500,000 as part of a foreclosure sale. The median-priced house for 2022 in Brookfield sold for $480,000, up $60,000 from the median home the prior year.
    Where the most real estate sales took place in CT during 2022
    By Alexander Soule
    The view of downtown New Haven off of East Rock Park.
    Two CT metros on Redfin’s list of markets to hold up best in 2023
    By Amy Coval
    Downtown Hartford from across Connecticut River
    Realtor.com predicts this CT metro as No. 1 U.S. market for 2023
    By Amy Coval
    The Westfield Trumbull mall was sold in late December 2022.
    Westfield Trumbull mall sold, first selectman had 'no knowledge'
    By Alexander Soule
  • Zillow forecast: CT home prices to go up in all metros...
    Real Estate for sale signs on a traffic triangle on Coal Pit Hill Rd in Danbury on the border of Bethel. Photo by Carol Kaliff July 8, 2008
  • As CT's large retail spaces fill, what businesses may...
    With Primark taking over a section of its former space, Sears at the Danbury Fair mall has undergone major changes. Photo Tuesday, July 5, 2016.
  • Lawmakers eye reforms to boost CT affordable housing...
    A procession of organizations asking the state to do more to increase the construction of housing in the state files into the state Capitol complex.
  • Advocates push CT leaders to tackle housing affordability
    Gov. Ned Lamont speaks during a news conference in front of the State Capitol, in Hartford, Conn. Nov. 9, 2022. Lamont joined other state Democrats to speak about the results of Tuesday’s elections.
  • Christian Siriano buys CT home visited by George Washington
    Christian Siriano poses at The Collective West, in Westport, Conn. July 28, 2022.

Entertainment

  • Attend a charcuterie workshop with your friends. 
    15 ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day in Connecticut
    Share the love with your best pals this Galentine's weekend by getting crafty or cuddling with goats. 
    By TinaMarie Craven
  • An exterior view of television stations WTNH and WCTX on Elm Street in New Haven.
    Jodi Latina to leave WTNH for CCSU position
    By Amy Coval
    Stephen Carpenter opens Nutmeg Games at 178 Danbury Road in New Milford, Conn.
    Play Dungeons & Dragons at these game stores around Connecticut
    By Joseph Tucci
    Chevy Chase and his wife Jayni enjoy dinner at The Wheel restaurant in Stamford with their daughters.
    Celebrity gossip and sightings around Connecticut in January
    By Joseph Tucci, Susie Costaregni, Abby Weiss, Andrew DaRosa, Jailene Cuevas, Daniel Figueroa IV
    Jennifer Openshaw is founder and CEO of the Greenwich-based nonprofit Girls with Impact.
    CT’s Girls with Impact hosts concert on International Women’s Day
    By Jailene Cuevas
  • CT filmmaker heading to moon with Steve Aoki on SpaceX...
    Brendan Hall is a nature documentary filmmaker from Marlborough, Conn. He is one of the eight crew members selected for SpaceX's "dearMoon Project." 
  • First Ladies of Disco to perform at Wall Street Theater
    Linda Clifford, Martha Wash and Norma Jean Wright are the First Ladies of Disco. They will perform at the Wall Street Theater Feb. 11. 
  • CT native, Sheryl Lee Ralph, to perform at Super Bowl LVII
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
  • John Mayer to headline Bridgeport's Sound On Sound music...
    SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 02: John Mayer performs at Alice 97.3's Alice In Winterland at SAP Center on December 02, 2022 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/WireImage)
  • 25+ things to do in Connecticut this weekend
    Dancing lions from the Wan Chi Ming Hung Gar Institute of New York City lead New Haven’s 9th Annual Lion and Dragon Dance Parade on February 8, 2020.

Food

  • J. Timothy’s Taverne’s wings are nationally known.
    Enjoy these Super Bowl snacks from Connecticut restaurants
    These Connecticut restaurants offer special packages for the Super Bowl with wings, nachos, sliders and more.
    By Leeanne Griffin
  • Shell and Bones, New Haven
    Valentine’s Day restaurant options around Connecticut
    By Leeanne Griffin
    Zuppardi's Apizza in West Haven
    'Pizza bill' back for seconds as lawmakers consider CT state food
    By Daniel Figueroa IV
    Best Latin American or Caribbean (Experts' Pick): Cora Cora, West Hartford
    CT chefs, restaurant nominated for 2023 James Beard awards
    By Leeanne Griffin
    Lions Den Coffee Shop opened its second location in Simsbury, CT January 2023.
    Lions Den Coffee Shop opens second CT location in Simsbury
    By Abby Weiss
  • CT matchmakers aim to help locals find love in the...
    Matchmaker and dating coach Jill Dunn of "Jillin' It" and Lory Kelsey of "Greenwich Matchmaker."
  • UConn researcher invents self-cooling tent amid global...
    Family and friends sharing a meal together at campsite by lake in mountains.
  • CT filmmaker heading to moon with Steve Aoki on SpaceX...
    Brendan Hall is a nature documentary filmmaker from Marlborough, Conn. He is one of the eight crew members selected for SpaceX's "dearMoon Project." 
  • Column: Why are American homes growing while family size...
    Stock image of a suburban mansion.
  • NBC Connecticut anchor finds new career with interior design
    After being diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease Kerri-Lee Mayland started her interior design and cottage rental buisness Kerri-Lee Mayland Company.

More News

  • News
    Nursing home in CT accused of neglect, staffing shortages
    The Newtown Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Newtown. An inspection report accuses Newtown Rehabilitation & Health Care Center of leaving residents in their beds for hours without trips to the bathroom or diaper changes. By Jenna Carlesso and Dave Altimari
  • News
    Norwalk schools' Family Center is resource hub for all students
    Maria Bautista, health assistant, talks with Frances Saez, supervisor of the Norwalk Public Schools’ new Family Center which provides families with access to a variety of services. Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Norwalk, Conn.  The Family Center includes a department of registration, early childhood education, transportation, specialized learning, food services, multilingual learning, health services, and technology.  By Faith Marnecheck
  • News
    Stratford parents sue Instagram, Snapchat over sex assaults
    A 57-year-old Milford man threatened a deputy U.S. marshal and the marshal's family in menacing text messages sent Tuesday and Wednesday, according to federal officials. The lawsuit alleges the girl was 13, then 14 when men she met on social media assaulted her in separate incidents. By Daniel Tepfer
  • News
    Danbury, New Milford hospitals to discuss latest developments
    File Photo: Danbury Hospital, the headquarters of Nuvance Health. An independent monitor, engaged by Nuvance Health, will report on its review of compliance with the affiliation agreement issued by Connecticut’s Office of Health Care Strategy.  By Sandra Diamond Fox
  • News
    Downtown diner manager vs. city rep for state House seat
    Olga Anastos A longtime city representative and the manager of a downtown dining fixture have kicked off their campaigns for the state House’s 148th District seat. By Brianna Gurciullo
  • News
    New Haven's Manjares seeks to reinvent itself — with a tapas bar
    Ana De Los Angeles, owner of Manjares, is photographed in the new section of her business specializing in tapas and drinks on West Rock Avenue in New Haven on January 25, 2023. "I have my dream," owner Ana De Los Angeles said. "After seven years of having Manjares in the morning ... Why not something" at night? By Mark Zaretsky
  • News
    Benivegna promoted to lead East Haven economic development
    Michelle Benivegna, the former East Haven head of human resources, has been promoted to the director of economic development and director of administration and management. Ed Sabatino, a former WPLR radio personality, will be the town's new HR director and assistant director of administration and management. By Austin Mirmina
  • News
    CT city seeks to identify opportunities, goals for neighborhoods
    Aerial view of Hartford. The city of Hartford teamed up with consulting firms to put together plans for four of Hartford's neighborhoods for the next 10 years. Here are key takeaways. By Emily DiSalvo
  • News
    Armed men rob Vazzy's restaurant in Bridgeport, official says
    FILE PHOTO — Two armed male suspects forced an employee of a Broadbridge Road restaurant to open the door to the restaurant early Tuesday morning so they could rob the establishment, according to Bridgeport police. Two armed men forced an employee to open The Original Vazzy's early Tuesday morning during a robbery of the Bridgeport restaurant, a city official said. By Caroline Tien
  • News
    Man injured in May Street shooting, Hartford police say
    FILE PHOTO — A man in his 20s was injured in a shooting on May Street Tuesday evening, according to Hartford police. The victim suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, according to Hartford police. He was listed in stable condition at an area hospital, police said. By Caroline Tien
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