💎 Connecticut’s Hidden Gems is BACK with a second season! 💎 Foodies, this one’s for you — check out the first episode of season two now: youtu.be/kXRgyX3rfXE?...

Connecticut's foodie hidden gems with Puerto Rican sweet treats, a New Haven food hall

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As the head conservator at The Wadsworth in Hartford, Allen Kosanovich's work preserves and restores the integrity of historical art. Watch our latest Mini Doc to learn more:

The legal status allowing thousands of otherwise undocumented Haitians and Syrians with the opportunity to live and work openly, is set to expire for Haitians and Syrians across the country.

Haitian and Syrian TPS holders in CT brace for uncertain future, as legal statuses set to expire

Fanel Merville says he’s been responding to anxious calls from Haitian immigrants who have a Temporary Protected Status and have lots of questions, as they may face deportation due to their TPS status...

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The 2025 Parents/Caregiver Survey, led by a University of Connecticut researcher in collaboration with 140 partner organizations and the state’s Office of Early Childhood, found that 53% of families across the state found childcare to be too expensive.

CT families face childcare struggles, according to UConn study

The 2025 Parents/Caregiver Survey, led by a University of Connecticut researcher in collaboration with 140 partner organizations and the state’s Office of Early Childhood, found that 53% of families a...

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The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has received reports of more than 7,300 bear sightings so far in 2026. ctmirror.org/2026/07/20/b...

Bear sightings are increasing in CT. Here’s what you need to know.

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has received reports of more than 7,300 bear sightings so far in 2026.

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Over 45 minutes in a fast-paced & relatively polite debate on WTNH-TV, News 8, Gov. Ned Lamont & his challenger for the Democratic nomination, Josh Elliott, hewed to familiar messages honed over the past year and reinforced in digital and television ads in the weeks before their midsummer primary.

Lamont and Elliott clash, politely, in CT Democratic primary debate for governor

Josh Elliott labored to exploit his only televised debate with Gov. Ned Lamont, twice tagging the two-term governor as “dangerously naive,” incapable of meeting a pivotal moment in American politics. ...

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When Spain takes the field against defending champion Argentina in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final, captain Rodri will carry the hopes of his country onto soccer's biggest stage. Years ago, the future superstar Rodrigo Hernández Cascante was just another teen at a sleepaway camp in Deep River, CT.

CT summer camp celebrates World Cup connection as former camper "Rodri" captains Spain into final

A $3,000 TV, a Walmart return, and a future soccer superstar! A Connecticut camp remembers alum Rodrigo "Rodri" Hernández before he plays in Sunday's World Cup final.

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A teenager has been released from the hospital, after being shot by a police officer in Manchester Sunday night, in an incident that lasted just seconds after the officer arrived.

A teenager has been released from the hospital, after being shot by police in Manchester

A dispatcher had told officers that 18-year-old David Cordero had a knife, but no knife was found after the shooting.

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Bittersweet does not even begin to cover what my current feeling is: Friday was my last day at @ctpublic.bsky.social, after I was given the opportunity to start the Puerto Rican Communities beat in the state with the largest proportion of Boricuas — 8% on paper, though UCONN estimates it’s higher.

In CT’s deepest blue district, the four Democratic candidates running to represent part of the state in Congress are all in alignment about the direction of the country under President Donald Trump. Some candidates took aim at the Democratic Party itself. bit.ly/4f1VIDY

On Friday and Saturday, both days with “feels-like” temperatures above 100 degrees, New Haven had a single cooling center open – a meeting room in a city building at 200 Orange St. bit.ly/4wtkKmk

Advocates say New Haven didn’t do enough to support homeless during hot holiday weekend

Homeless advocates in New Haven say the city didn’t do enough to protect unhoused residents during the heatwave this past weekend. For Saturday, July 4, there were initially no plans for a city-run co...

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Crews worked on Sunday to restore electricity after Saturday night's heavy storms cut power to nearly 100,000 customers across CT. As of 8 a.m. Monday, Eversource said more than 30,000 customers were without power. That's down from Sunday evening, when more than 50,000 customers were without power.

Crews work to restore power to nearly 100K customers after strong storms hit CT

Outages were reported mainly in southern and western Connecticut. Repairs could take several days, officials said.

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In honor of America's 250th birthday, elected officials publicly read the Declaration of Independence on Thursday at the Old State House in Hartford.

America's 250th honored in Hartford with Declaration of Independence reading

The room where readers stood in the Connecticut Old State House was the same room where captives from the slave ship Amistad were tried in 1840.

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With the gubernatorial election season coming up, candidates are weighing in on one of the biggest topics for voters this year as housing affordability remains an issue.

CT gubernatorial candidates share housing affordability priorities

Housing affordability is a main concern for voters this upcoming election season, and Connecticut’s three candidates for governor are weighing in on their housing plans.

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An extreme hot weather protocol is in effect across Connecticut through Sunday evening, according to the office of Gov. Ned Lamont. Dr. Anumeha Singh, chief of emergency medicine at Hartford Hospital, offers five tips to stay safe in the heatwave:

5 ways to protect yourself in the ongoing heat wave

An extreme hot weather protocol is in effect across Connecticut through Sunday evening, according to the office of Gov. Ned Lamont.

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A new online tool out of the Yale Center on Climate Change and Health strives to provide hyperlocal information about the range of extreme weather risks on mortality, including the potential impact on older adults.

Yale’s new extreme weather dashboard could help older adults understand climate health risks

As Earth continues to warm from humans burning fossil fuels, weather extremes are expected to also increase in frequency and intensity. And the health of older adults are vulnerable to these extremes.

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Viktor Hovland capped off a gritty rally when he made a 7-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole Monday morning and won the Travelers Championship when Scottie Scheffler missed a 4-foot birdie putt.

Viktor Hovland wins Travelers Championship in Monday playoff in Cromwell

Viktor Hovland capped off a rally when he made a 7-foot putt on the first playoff hole Monday morning and won the Travelers Championship when Scottie Scheffler missed a 4-foot putt.

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Relief groups based in Connecticut and residents with ties to Venezuela are looking for ways to help after deadly earthquakes hit the South American country.

CT Venezuelan community, aid groups describe earthquake aftermath and relief efforts

Community members mobilize after reports of loved ones trapped in collapsed buildings and barefoot evacuations.

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Butterfly bushes, those fluffy shrubs with purple flower clusters, have been a mainstay in many Connecticut gardens for more than 100 years. Now, ecosystem advocates say gardeners should consider planting alternatives that are native to the region. bit.ly/4wg9wle

Butterfly bushes are an 'ecological trap', says native plant advocate

Butterfly bushes do not support all stages of a butterfly's life

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We’re talking Bad Bunny (again) on @ctpublic.bsky.social’s The Wheelhouse. Last year, the professor of the first course on Benito, Petra Rivera-Rideau, was on the show ahead of the Super Bowl announcement and her co-authoring “P FKN R.” Escucha a esta hora with host @frankiegraziano.bsky.social:

How Bad Bunny became the global voice of the Puerto Rican resistance

From Hurricane Maria through this year’s Super Bowl, Bad Bunny, the “King of Latin Trap” continues to weave politics into his lyrics.

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Connecticut stacks up poorly compared to other states based on its home ownership affordability and construction rate, according to a new report.

CT receives 'F' for homeownership affordability and new housing construction, report finds

Connecticut stacks up poorly compared to other states based on its home ownership affordability and construction rate, according to a new Realtor.com report.

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🎆 Communities across Connecticut will celebrate July Fourth and America 250 with concerts, children's activities, food trucks and — of course — fireworks. Here’s a list of Fourth of July events across the state: bit.ly/4vostls

Fourth of July celebrations across Connecticut: Fireworks, concerts, festivals and more

Here's a list of Connecticut 2026 Fourth of July and America250 events from across Connecticut, including the Willimantic Boom Box Parade, Hartford Bonanza Fireworks and Manchester's James "Dutch" Fog...

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At its peak in mid-to-late June, the rose garden at Elizabeth Park will have more than 10,000 roses in bloom.

In Hartford, thousands of flowers bloom at country’s oldest public rose garden

At its peak in mid-to-late June, the rose garden at Elizabeth Park will have more than 10,000 roses in bloom.

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A year ago, we at @ctpublic.bsky.social decided to break format, opening my radio story directly with 13-year-old Monse’s plea: “We just need our mom back.” Today, it won the @pmja.bsky.social award for spot news in the largest market category (against heavy hitters WNYC, WBEZ, LAist, etc.).

New Haven rallies in support of immigrants, after latest report of CT mother picked up by ICE

Local activist groups are protesting recent immigration detainments in Meriden, Southington and New Haven.

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Inside the capsule are contributions from the three branches of the federal government, many of the ongoing America 250 events and programs, and all 50 states, the five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. https://to.pbs.org/4e7c5zO

The U.S. will bury a time capsule for its 250th birthday. Here's what's inside

The time capsule includes submissions from the three branches of the federal government, all 50 states, the five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.

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In an unscripted speech delivered at the New Haven Lawn Club, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer behind musicals like “The Phantom of the Opera,” and “Cats, "urged systemic change to Broadway and continued passionate support for local theaters like the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam."

Andrew Lloyd Webber praises CT’s Goodspeed Musicals

Lloyd Webber was in Connecticut on May 30 to accept the Goodspeed Musicals Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre at the Goodspeed Musicals Gala & Auction. The award recognizes individu...

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has now officially kicked off and the U.S. Men’s National Team took its first victory 4-1 Friday night. CT is not hosting any of the 104 tournament matches, played across North America, but fans still gathered across the state for the first U.S. match against Paraguay.

Where Nutmeggers watched the first World Cup match win for the US

Cities across the state hosted watch parties for the U.S. match against Paraguay on Friday night.

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While World Cup games aren’t taking place in Connecticut, the city of Hartford is launching an initiative called Summer of Soccer. It's a series of free viewings and watch parties across the city. Learn about the three key locations playing host to the watch parties here:

Get a kick out of FIFA World Cup watch parties this summer. Here’s where to go in Hartford

Soccer players across the globe are warming up to play for the FIFA World Cup. The city of Hartford is warming up to watch with its Summer of Soccer initiative.

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WATCH: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in May that costs were up 3.8% & the average American household is spending $450 more on gas and energy since U.S. airstrikes began in Iran earlier this year. We explore how public policy & politics are impacting consumer spending this summer:

CT families face rising costs in summer 2026

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#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 6/8/2026 #Quote by: #CT photographer Adrian Montoro, also youth coordinator for Hartford Deportation Defense, to Daniela Doncel for @ctpublic.bsky.social (whose Tyler Russell took the photo) #ImmigrantHeritageMonth #IHM2026