Bob, Irene and Sandy came close, but none were a direct hit in CT from a fully fledged hurricane. Predictions expect this year to be busy.
When was CT last hit by a hurricane?
Posted inPartner Content
New Haven declared ‘pizza capital of the United States’ by Rosa Delauro
United States Representative Rosa Delauro entered into the Congressional record that New Haven Connecticut is the “Pizza Capital” of the United States.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Major hurricane season predicted; insurers aren’t taking chances
Homeowners insurance rates are increasing quickly, and a “hurricane deductible,” once a rarity, is now close to ubiquitous in some towns.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Divestment in support of a just peace in Israel-Palestine
The U.S. policy of unconditional support for Israel has failed to bring about a just peace for Israelis and Palestinians.
Posted inStudent Voice
Unlocking access through open educational resources
Open educational resources break down financial barriers, granting all students access to vital materials regardless of financial standing.
Posted inInvestigations
Did Kosta Diamantis OK too big a school? CT to pick up $6.5M tab
State officials told Tolland it owes CT money after building a too-large new school. But the town says Kosta Diamantis encouraged the design.
Posted inJustice
Tong, DOJ say Live Nation illegally controls concert business
Connecticut joined the Justice Department and 29 other states Thursday in an antitrust suit aiming to break up Live Nation Entertainment
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Nip shock: CT consumers buy 132 million nip liquor bottles, creating a messy problem for towns
Across Connecticut, discarded tiny alcohol bottles, referred to as “nips” have been littering the streets, creating an environmenal issue.
Posted inGovernment
Change to CT car tax assessments could trigger special session
A disagreement between CT Senate and House Democrats over a car tax bill may need to be addressed in a special session in the coming weeks.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Gaza on my mind
You could suggest just about any topic and I could think of a Gaza connection, because Gaza is on my mind. We need a permanent ceasefire now.
Posted inStudent Voice
Why you should consider community college
When we fail to invest in community colleges and portray them as inferior, we deprive CT students of exploring their options.
Posted inEspañol
Lo que hay que saber sobre el arresto de Kosta Diamantis
El ex subdirector de presupuesto es acusado de 22 cargos distintos de extorsión, soborno, conspiración y mentira a investigadores federales.
Posted inHealth
Lamont meets with Prospect Medical, YNHH leaders to try for deal
Officials from Prospect Medical Holdings and Yale New Haven Health are expected to meet again tomorrow in an effort to close a purchase deal.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
HB 5004: An opportunity lost – and a commitment redoubled
We are far past the point where Connecticut can afford to put off until another day consideration of climate change’s existential challenges.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Falling roadside tree causes near death event
My wife was nearly killed by a falling roadside tree in Branford. We need towns to adopt forest management tools to avoid future disasters.