The park reopened for the first time in more than a decade following an extensive $10 million revitalization effort.
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Posted inEducation
Part-time higher ed students set to lose access to some federal loans
A lesser-known provision in 2025’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act may soon put college degrees out of reach for many nontraditional students.
Posted inPolitics
On a sidewalk, John Larson denounces ICE and gets a challenge from radio host
Congressman Larson called the press conference to denounce ICE and demand release of Seyo Cecunjanin but faced pushback from WTIC host.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
A CT artist takes on COVID (and the world) one drawing at a time
During COVID, Connecticut artist Pamela Sztybel began drawing small satirical takes on Donald Trump and the news. And then she kept at it.
Posted inJustice
CT DOC video shows man wheezing, begging for water before his death
The video of J’Allen Jones’ death was released Friday on orders from the Hartford Superior Court after years of advocacy by his family.
Posted inPolitics
AFL-CIO endorses Lamont over Elliott in Democratic primary
The AFL-CIO endorsed Gov. Ned Lamont but took no position in the four-way Democratic primary in the 1st Congressional District.
Posted inHealth
Medicaid costs surged in 2024. It’s still CT’s cheapest insurance
Despite the increase, Medicaid maintained the lowest costs per enrollee of any market — even when compared to commercial insurance.
Posted inEducation
Parents are filing more complaints about special education in CT
Experts say more complaints could point to better familiarity with special education law, and some say parents’ use of AI could play a role.
Posted inImmigration
Supreme Court ends protective status for thousands of CT Haitians
The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday ended Temporary Protected Status for 1.3 million immigrants, leaving Haitian communities across CT reeling.
Posted inHealth
CT DOC report sheds light on overdose death and raises questions
Tyler Cole and Ronald Johnson died from the combined effects of methadone and other medications while incarcerated at Garner Correctional.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont, Elliott to make private pitch for AFL-CIO endorsement
For the first time, the business of winning an endorsement by the state’s largest labor federation will happen behind closed doors.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Sewer improvements working in Hartford’s North End, leaders say
Officials gathered in Hartford’s North End to celebrate the results of a $170 million pilot program to tackle chronic issues with flooding.
Posted inImmigration
Hartford immigration court is issuing more removal orders
Hartford’s immigration court has hit a record removal rate in 2026, with judges sending an unprecedented number of people out of the country.
Posted inEconomic Development
Inside the $65M center bringing jobs to Black New Haven
A new home for the Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology is part of a plan to rebuild Dixwell’s Black Main Street.
Posted inPolitics
Republican qualifies for primary ballot against anti-LGBTQ candidate
Jadon MacCormack, a GOP candidate for state House who rebuffed calls to step aside over his anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, will face a primary.