DCF says the girl’s mother had another child impersonate the girl during a wellness check early this year.
Child posed as dead New Britain girl in meeting, DCF says
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis defends his acceptance of money from contractors
Diamantis argued it was completely legal for him to accept tens of thousands of dollars in ‘fees’ from two school construction contractors.
Posted inJustice
Judge orders release of video of death of J’Allen Jones
The judge said the public interest in releasing the video of J’Allen Jones’ death outweighed concerns raised by the Department of Correction.
Posted inAnnouncements
CT Mirror selected for Metcalf Institute’s Climate Ready Newsrooms fellowship
CT Mirror is among those participating in the Climate Ready Newsrooms fellowship through the University of Rhode Island’s Metcalf Institute.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Violent crime is down across CT. What’s happening in your town?
Murders in the state declined nearly 35%, and cases of criminal sexual contact declined nearly 18% from 2023 to 2024.
Posted inBriefs
Does CT have the highest percentage of Italians in the U.S.?
Italian immigration to CT surged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as thousands arrived from southern Italy and Sicily seeking jobs.
Posted inHartford
What resources exist for Hartford’s first-generation college students?
In Hartford and beyond, there are resources for high school students who want to become first-generation college students. Here are some.
Posted inEspañol
¿Qué recursos existen para estudiantes universitarios de primera generación en Hartford?
Muchos lugares, incluyendo Hartford, cuentan con recursos dedicados a ayudar a preparar a estudiantes universitarios de primera generación.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
I was the problem (It’s me)
Most Americans fall into the Exhausted Majority —not firmly on the far right or left, just worn out.
Posted inHealth
CT and Prospect Medical Holdings landlord clash over tax debt
The issue plays a central role in ongoing negotiations for UConn Health to acquire Waterbury Hospital, currently owned by Prospect.
Posted inEducation
Bridgeport student assault raises questions about walking distance to school
Bridgeport high schoolers are expected to walk up to 2 miles before being eligible for the bus, which one parent called ‘ridiculously long.
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis testifies: They were fees, not bribes
Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis testified in federal court in Bridgeport on Thursday in an effort to deflect charges that he solicited bribes.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT rejects controversial UI monopoles plan in Fairfield, Bridgeport
The CT Siting Council voted 5-3 to reject United Illuminating’s application to build the Fairfield to Congress Railroad Transmission Line.
Posted inPolitics
Bronin leads Larson in fundraising in 1st District race
Luke Bronin raised nearly $1.2 million since announcing in late July, compared to John Larson’s $809,000 haul over the past three months.
Posted inPartner Content
ICE raid targets eight at Hamden car wash, officials say
Those taken by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement included the parents of children who were in school at the time of the raid.