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Norwalk’s Manresa Island project is being tweaked, but some still oppose the plan
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (583+ words) Developers for the planned redevelopment of Manresa Island on Norwalk’s shore, say they’re tweaking their development plans for the island. They say the changes are in response to some residents over quality of life concerns. Jessica Vonashek, executive director of…...
CT families facing economic hardship decreased in 2024, but are on the rise again
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (557+ words) The Obot family is one of the roughly 570,000 income constrained families in Connecticut that are struggling financially, despite being employed. Bridgeport resident Nse Obot works several jobs, including running his own health and wellness business Ammecs Co. and working with…...
CT will make childcare free or cheaper for some families in 2027
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (475+ words) What would a childcare system that actually works look like? Connecticut is trying to answer that question with programs like paid leave, and now, a major investment in lowering costs for families. Starting in July 2027, Connecticut will offer more affordable…...
Missouri's election maps in chaos after conflicting rulings
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (68+ words) Connecticut Public Missouri's election maps in chaos after conflicting rulings With less than two months until Election Day, the fights over congressional maps are still raging. Republicans are not seeing as much gain as they may have liked from redistricting....
Special education head at Education Department abruptly resigns
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (366+ words) Updated September 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM EDT Catch up on what you missed with our Education newsletter, sent weekly. Kelly Rogers told employees Wednesday that she is resigning from her post overseeing special education at the U.S. Education Department as the agency is…...
After 9/11, a CT man started photographing American flags. 25 years later, he hasn’t stopped
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (525+ words) On witnessing 9/11 from Connecticut I was driving to my office in Stamford, Connecticut. I was listening to the traffic reports, and the announcer said, “The World Trade Tower was hit by a small plane.” So I kept listening, and I…...
DiLorenzo wins GOP primary in 1st Congressional District; Democratic race still open
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (685+ words) Editor's note: We will update this story as more results become available. In competitive and closely watched primaries on Tuesday, Anthony DiLorenzo secured a victory in the Republican primary, while the Democratic race remained locked in a tight battle between…...
In visit to Hartford immigration court, Blumenthal sees 'purposeful chaos"
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (318+ words) Connecticut U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal on Tuesday attended immigration court proceedings in Hartford, where he said he witnessed “purposeful chaos.” “A system that is running amok and doing injustice, and it is intentional injustice, designed to deport as many people as…...
CT sees rise in unhoused children compared to start of school last year
1+ week, 2+ day ago (400+ words) The start of a new school year can come with extra challenges for students who are currently unhoused, whether that means sleeping in a car, a motel or doubling up with relatives. As of Sept. 4 at least 534 children in Connecticut…...
Auditors: Millions given to Blue Hills Civic Assoc. unaccounted for
1+ week, 3+ day ago (766+ words) After poring through records for eight months, a team of auditors and forensic accountants was unable to find documentation to account for $2.4 million in taxpayer money distributed to businesses and nonprofits through the Blue Hills Civic Association, according to a…...