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Two more senior administrators leave Bristol school system; Former communications director sues
With classes starting in only a week and an interim leader in charge, the second-in-command of Bristol’s school system is resigning. Deputy Superintendent Michael Dietter announced Wednesday that he is leaving, months after Superintendent Kate Carbone left her job heading the school district where state educators are investigating allegations of testing “irregularities” at an elementary ...
CT Dept. of Housing, Housing Finance Authority team up to provide funds for affordable housing
The Connecticut Department of Housing is teaming up with the Housing Finance Authority to provide millions of dollars in loans and grants to help build more affordable housing in the area.
Sunrise times are getting later. Here's when it rises after 6 a.m. in CT
The sun is starting to rise later, and that can only mean that fall is on our doorstep. With sunrise creeping a little later every day, people with alarm clocks set to the early hours of the morning may be noticing the they're now waking up before the sunrise. Before you know...
As demand for services grows, New Haven officials and advocates work to serve unhoused populations
A street medical team in New Haven is seeing a surge in demand for health care from people experiencing homelessness. “We've gone from 1,800 individuals [in the last three years] … [to] around 2,600 individuals that we see yearly, and we see them on a regular basis,” said Phil Costello, clinical director of homeless care for Cornell Scott Hill, the oldest community health center in Connecticut.
A touch more humid with a widely scattered Sunday shower
What a day yesterday! Comfortable humidity, low 80s, lots of sun. I was boating on the Sound and there was almost no chop either! Great news for the bluefish tournament. Today looks pretty good as well, but not as nice with a little wildfire smoke in the am, some PM clouds and more humidity. There […]
What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
What to know about the Connecticut Renaissance Faire starting next weekend
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is almost here. Back for its 26th year, this annual faire is a recreation of a 16th-century harvest festival set right in "New England's Olde England," offering an experience that blends history, fantasy and tradition for all ages to enjoy. ...
PREVIEW: Hartford Host League-Leading Louisville City FC
Location: Trinity Health Stadium, Hartford, Connecticut. HARTFORD ATHLETIC (7-12-4) vs LOUISVILLE CITY FC (17-4-2) Hartford Athletic have a chance to take six points away from this home stand after an uplifting win over Las Vegas last week, but they’ll need to beat the top team in the USL Championship tomorrow night to do it.
Annual Dream Ride in Farmington raise money for Special Olympics
FARMINGTON, CT (WFSB) - It was a very special day in Farmington, as the annual Dream Ride took over the roads. The event raises money for the Special Olympics. This year, a YouTube star even got involved. It’s a tradition for David Hill and his family. “We come here...
Family makes renewed plea as Billy Smolinski missing person case marks 20 years
Saturday marks 20 years since Billy Smolinski went missing from his home on Holly Street in Waterbury. The date was Aug. 24, 2004. Decades later, some are still searching and they say areas of interest are some of the same areas impacted by recent flooding. It’s leading to a call...
Central Connecticut State University shines light on sustainability with campus additions
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Central Connecticut State University is going to great lengths to support its sustainability goals. According to the university, this semester, visitors to Devil’s Den will see what appears to be a blue picnic table outside the main entrance. Beneath its roof, which is a set of solar panels, lie seats and several outlets to provide students a recharge area for their mobile devices.
300 New Britain middle school students receive new backpacks, supplies from the International WeLoveU Foundation
NEW BRITAIN, Conn — The new school year is off to a great start for 300 New Britain middle school students who received new backpacks and essential school supplies earlier this week courtesy of the International WeLoveU Foundation. The students at Slade Middle School in New Britain were given...
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