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Connecticut recognizes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence joined Susan Bysiewicz, the state's lieutenant governor, to recognize domestic violence awareness this month. Advocates say it is a preventable public health crisis that impacts more than 10 million people in the U.S. every year. For Adanna Springer, she is...
Heavy Showers & Thunderstorms Possible Across Parts of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts
Scattered Heavy Thunderstorms Ongoing Across Long Island. Good morning everyone. Our cold front that brought severe weather to parts of western New York and Pennsylvania is now knocking on New England's door and bringing some heavy showers and thunderstorms with it.
Q House Gala Celebrates 100 Years
One hundred years after the Q House first opened its doors, the reborn Dixwell community center capped a year of centenary celebrations with a fundraiser gala. That gala took place on Sept. 27 at the Q House at 197 Dixwell Ave. Dixwell Alder Jeanette Morrison told the Independent that roughly...
Southington man pleads guilty to selling homemade assault rifles, ammo and drugs to undercover officer
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Southington man pleaded guilty in a federal court in Bridgeport Tuesday to selling homemade guns, ammunition, and drugs, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Prosecutors say Bryan Joyce, 38, sold privately made AR-15-style firearms, ammunition, and large amounts...
10 Years In, NHDocs Says Goodbye
After a decade-long run of bringing documentaries and filmmakers from all over the country and beyond to New Haven — and, for a brief time in October, turning the city’s downtown into a documentary lover’s paradise — the New Haven Documentary Film Festival has come to a close, and will have a final farewell screening on Wednesday, at the Cannon on Dwight Street.
Some Connecticut bus lines to implement ‘tap and ride’ pilot program
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Connecticut residents that utilize public transportation in some parts of the state will soon have an easier way to pay. The state announced a “tap and ride” pilot program on Tuesday that allows riders on River Valley Transit and Meriden bus lines to pay by tapping a card or using a mobile […]
Waterbury man arrested for attempting to sell a stolen Land Rover online
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A Waterbury man was arrested for allegedly attempting to sell a stolen 2018 Land Rover, according to police. Police say that the suspect, 38-year-old Marvin Williams, has a prior history of car theft arrests and convictions. He was arrested on Sept. 30 and was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle […]
Dixwell’s “Forgotten Pioneers” Remembered
The room was filled with mingling and reminiscing as community members gathered to hear Dixwell neighborhood stories from 1860 to 1970, and to celebrate the giants who were instrumental to shaping their lives. Around 50 people gathered at ConnCAT’s headquarters at 4 Science Park on a recent Saturday evening to...
Shoreline East schedule changes as new routes begin
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Beginning Monday, the Shoreline East train schedule will get a boost as four new trains will be added, increasing available routes to Stamford and New Haven. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many shoreline train routes were cut for safety reasons and because they were not...
Man shot during carjacking in CT, taken to hospital
A man was taken to the hospital after being shot during a carjacking in Bridgeport on Monday. Emergency crews received the report of an aggravated assault with a firearm just before 8:40 p.m. in the 1200 block of Wood Avenue, according to Tiadora Josef, director of public information for the city of Bridgeport. Josef said the victim was shot during a carjacking and was taken to an area ...
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