Reginald David will be Bridgeport’s community engagement reporter, bridging the information gap between historically underserved communities and public policy.
Gabby DeBenedictis
As Director of Engagement, Gabby is responsible for growing, engaging and retaining CT Mirror's audience of members, newsletter subscribers, website users and social media followers. Gabby joined CT Mirror in June 2022 as its first audience engagement specialist. She previously served in writing and production roles on Patch.com's Connecticut team, at The Woonsocket Call in Rhode Island and at the Houston Chronicle via the Dow Jones News Fund. She is a Connecticut native who holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from UConn and is pursuing a master's degree in integrated marketing communications from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
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Angela Eichhorst joins CT Mirror as first AI data reporter/product developer
In the new role, Eichhorst will develop small- and large-scale newsroom AI tools to improve CT Mirror’s research, reporting and workflows.
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New Haven’s Jason Sobocinski talks Haven Hot Chicken, Olmo
Food and beverage entrepreneur Jason Sobocinski, a New Haven native, joined CT Mirror for the third installment of ‘This Could Work.’
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Se acerca la fecha límite para el REAL ID en Connecticut: Qué debe saber sobre el nuevo requisito de la TSA
A partir del 7 de mayo, todos los residentes de Connecticut deberán tener identificación estatal que cumpla con el REAL ID.
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CT’s REAL ID deadline approaches: What to know about new TSA requirement
Beginning May 7, all CT residents will need their driver’s license or identification card to be REAL ID-compliant to fly domestically with it.
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Lamont talks CT energy sources, age and Trump at ‘In the Room’
Gov. Ned Lamont spoke about energy prices, Medicaid, age in politics and his future plans at CT Mirror’s latest In the Room event.
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Athletic Brewing founders talk nonalcoholic beer, CT origin story
Bill Shufelt and John Walker, co-founders of Milford-based Athletic Brewing Company, joined CT Mirror for ‘This Could Work.’
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Emilia Otte joins CT Mirror as new justice reporter
Otte will cover the justice system in Connecticut, including law enforcement, immigration, incarceration and juvenile justice.
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Linda McMahon podría ser secretaria de educación de Trump
Linda McMahon, ex candidata al Senado quien cofundó World Wrestling Entertainment, ha sido elegida para dirigir el Departamento de Educación.
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Who is Linda McMahon? CT resident could be Trump’s education secretary
McMahon, of Greenwich, awaits a full Senate confirmation vote to lead the U.S. Department of Education. Here’s what to know about her.
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CT Mirror welcomes spring reporting, audience engagement interns
The Connecticut Mirror’s 2025 legislative session coverage will be bolstered by two reporting interns and two audience engagement interns.
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John Moritz joins CT Mirror as first environment and energy reporter
Moritz will cover government agencies that regulate and inform the two sectors, as well as the challenges CT faces from climate change.
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André Swanston on his CT education; plans for Bridgeport MLS stadium
Swanston, a graduate of Hotchkiss and UConn who sold his company for nine figures in 2020, joined CT Mirror for ‘This Could Work.’
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Cómo residentes de CT pueden bloquear el seguimiento web
Consumidores de CT ahora pueden optar por no participar en la mayoría de las publicidades dirigidas y en la venta de sus datos personales.
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How CT residents can block web tracking under new privacy provision
Connecticut consumers can now opt out of most targeted advertising and the sale of their personal data with one tool. Here’s how it works.