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Well-known CT location made national ‘Most Haunted’ list. 10 other scary destinations to visit in the state
Connecticut has a long history of haunted locations all over the state. Last year, the Mark Twain House in Hartford made Condé Nest Traveler’s list: “These Are the Most Haunted Places in the US.” Connecticut has plenty more haunted destinations to visit with friends, if you are brave enough. Dare your family to stay a night at the 1754 House in Woodbury, which is known as one of the most ...
New Britain considering metal detectors in schools
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — The Consolidated School District of New Britain is surveying residents about the possible installation of metal detectors in schools before a town hall on Tuesday. The school district said in a Facebook post that they are asking for residents' input on what "metal/weapons detection technology"...
New England Harvest Festivals To Check Out In Connecticut
Fall in New England is simply gorgeous, especially during festival season! Connecticut has so much to do and so much to offer families this time of year. These fun festivals The Best Fall Festivals offer tasty food, cooking demonstrations, carnival rides, live music, arts & crafts, animals and so much more.
Proposal to paint over CT MLK racial diversity mural drawing criticism
Controversy has erupted in Southington over a proposal to paint over a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.racial equity mural in the center of town. The proposal calls for a new mural to be painted over the existing MLK mural on the side of a building at 76 N. Main St. The large mural called “Joy” is highly visible to traffic coming onto N. Main Street and was painted in 2021 as part of the MLK39 Mural ...
7 public libraries in Connecticut join together to close the digital divide
CONNECTICUT, USA — Seven public libraries in Connecticut are launching a new initiative to help those who may not have access to technology or the training on how to use it. “People need help with all different types of things, some a little bit more pressing than others,” said Daniel Velez, a digital navigator for Woodbridge and West Haven Libraries. “Like, we have immigrants that are trying to apply to the community college to learn English. Like, all they have is a phone and it’s a little difficult to do that.”
Hundreds of public housing apartments across CT set for lead paint removal
Hundreds of public housing apartments statewide will soon be made safer as part of an effort to remove toxic lead paint from the state’s housing. About 1,000 apartments in Hartford and Norwich will undergo lead paint remediation. Connecticut’s aging housing leaves children particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning, which can...
Stacey Abrams speaks in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Former Georgia state representative and gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams led a discussion Monday in New Haven about civic engagement, voting and the foundations of Democracy. She stressed to vote in November for the presidential candidate you stand with. “One of two people will get the job, and so your value […]
Connecticut’s Jewish community reflects on the anniversary of the Israel/Hamas war
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — As tensions rise overseas ahead of the one-year anniversary of Hamas’s invasion of Israel, so do calls for change in Connecticut. A dozen gatherings are happening this weekend and on Monday to commemorate the somber anniversary. Sunday Jewish Voice for Peace New Haven gathered to perform a special ritual today […]
Capitol Report: Democratic National Committee chair visits Connecticut
This week on Capitol Report: Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison visited Connecticut to rally the party. Plus, with COVID-19 pandemic funds drying up, does the state need to kick in more cash for schools?
Connecticut online gaming operator VGW is leaving the market after receiving a cease and desist letter
Since October 2021, sports betting and online wagering have been legalized in Connecticut. It’s another source of revenue for the state. However, Australian-based sweepstakes operator VGW is pulling out of the Connecticut online gaming market. This comes just eight months after the company received a cease and desist letter. Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection regulates the state’s online casinos.
$82.2 million in statehouse lobbying: Breaking down the top ten spenders
The Connecticut Hospital Association was the state’s largest lobbyist between 2023 and August 2024, spending roughly $3.2 million dollars. In total, lobbyists spent approximately $82.2 million dollars in 2023 and through 2024 to date. While government was the top issue lobbied by the number of client lobbyists, the majority of the state’s lobbyists were involved […] The post $82.2 million in statehouse lobbying: Breaking down the top ten spenders appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
New change makes Walk ALS New Haven more valuable than ever
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven saw the return of ALS United Connecticut’s largest fundraising event of the year Saturday morning: Walk ALS. Walk ALS New Haven took place at Lighthouse Point and this year was different than most. A very generous supporter, who’s name was not given, agreed to match every donation made […]
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