A Call to Action for Connecticut’s Underfunded School Districts (With a Survey)

As a member of my local board of education in Bridgeport I just completed the Blue Ribbon Commission’s survey on Connecticut school funding. While I appreciate the opportunity for residents to provide feedback, but I also came away with a growing concern …

Can Greenwich Football Three-Peat? Cardinals Chase 12th Connecticut State Title

Greenwich High School enters the 2026 football season as the defending Connecticut Class LL state champions, and the Cardinals have plenty of reason to believe another title could be within reach. Despite losing several seniors from last year's team, …

Two police officers shot, suspect dead after car chase in Connecticut

Two police officers were shot and a suspect is dead after an attempted arrest turned into a car chase and deadly shootout near Connecticut’s capital late Friday night. Cops were investigating “illegal activity” just outside of Hartford at around 11 p.m. …

Griner, Connecticut Sun Foundation to unveil a new playground at Washington Park

Connecticut Just Got the Steepest Auto Insurance Increase in the Country — and a New Survey Says 29% of Drivers Would ...

A new survey from The Zebra found that 29 percent of American drivers say they would consider canceling or suspending their auto insurance if their premium increased by 10 percent. Connecticut drivers just absorbed a 15 percent increase — the steepest auto …

New Yorker opens Connecticut deli by airport with classic diner food

Aug. 22, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET A breakfast and lunch deli is now open in Vero Beach near the airport. Broogie's on Aviation Boulevard serves hot and cold specialty sandwiches, omelets, burgers, cheesesteaks, soups and salads. Owner Brian Abel grew up in …

Only one rationale remains for casinos in Connecticut

FTC and Connecticut Secure $4 Million Settlement with Manchester City Nissan Over Deceptive Fees

More than two years after filing suit, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong have secured a $4 million settlement with Manchester, Connecticut auto dealer Chase Nissan LLC, doing business as Manchester City Nissan …

Connecticut homeowners urged to budget now for higher heating oil costs

Connecticut residents who heat their homes with oil could face significantly higher costs this winter, with prices up about $1.50 compared with this time last year. The increase comes as about half of Connecticut homes rely on heating oil, prompting energy …

Connecticut kindergarten vaccination rates rise as national numbers decline

(WFSB) - More than half a million children are starting school soon, and nearly all of them are up to date on mandatory vaccines. Connecticut’s child vaccination rates have increased each year, even as national vaccination rates decline. Kindergarteners at …