Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for thousands of Connecticut families

Community advocates hope that lawmakers will get a deal done before families are depleted of SNAP benefits. CONNECTICUT, USA — The ongoing federal government shutdown is beginning to ripple through programs that millions of Americans depend on —...

Column: Saying goodbye to a friend. Connecticut has lost a beloved and dynamic community leader

In 1979, two feminist activists organized a march down Park Street in Hartford to protest a candidate for City Council who had been arrested after being accused of beating his wife. Protesting violence against women was new and controversial. By...

The Social Equity Council Annual Meeting

November 6, 2025, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm The Social Equity Council Annual Meeting — Join us for the 2025 inaugural Social Equity Council Annual Meeting — an evening dedicated to growth, opportunity, and success. Connect with leaders, changemakers, and...

Lamont nominates Christina Ghio as Child Advocate

CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday the nomination of Christina Ghio as Connecticut’s new Child Advocate. Ghio has been...

Connecticut’s Homeschool Debate

In the wake of the tragic discovery of an 11-year-old girl’s body in New Britain, many Connecticut officials and commentators rushed to frame the incident as evidence of a “homeschooling crisis.” New information now shows those early claims were...

Fresh Faces, Big Impact: First-Year Athletes Shine at Colby This Fall

The first semester of college, a frightening moment for all, with new classes, new schedules, and a new place to live, is scary to think about. For Colby’s first-year fall athletes, that transition has been joined by a new challenge: adjusting to...

Saving lives beyond the Heimlich

CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. In Trumbull, Connecticut a 10-month-old baby was saved by local police officer James Sota with the use of an...

Connecticut Democrat faces backlash over protest photo with anti-Trump sign

Fox News correspondent Madison Scarpino reports on protesters rallying across the country for the ‘No Kings protest against President Donald Trump on ‘Fox News Live.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Connecticut Democratic state Sen....

America’s two-tier racial system is making a comeback

Decision by decision, the Republican-appointed Supreme Court majority is hardening America’s division into a two-tier society. The result is that even as racial minorities are growing into a majority of the nation’s future students, workers,...

FIRST UNITED CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS

OAKLAND, Md., Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First United Corporation (the "Corporation", "we", "us", and "our") (NASDAQ: FUNC), a bank holding company and the parent company of First United Bank & Trust (the "Bank"), today announced financial...

Connecticut Hemp Farmer Says State Cannabis Laws Are Discriminatory

A Connecticut hemp farmer has filed a federal lawsuit claiming that the state’s cannabis industry’s licensing rules are discriminatory and unconstitutional, CT Insider reports. The lawsuit takes particular aim at provisions that prioritize social...

New York bridge project is $93m under budget and 51 months early

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is celebrating a crucial railway bridge replacement project that it says is $93m under budget and a whopping 51 months ahead of schedule. The $590m first phase of the Park Avenue Viaduct...

BOS to EDC on New Wilton Signage Proposal: Two Important Stakeholders Need to Be Consulted First — Residents and State DOT

While the Economic Development Commission is anxious to help the town find its way with regard to signage, the Board of Selectmen said that not only do state officials need to be consulted first, but residents also will need to weigh in on whether...

Inclusive education schemes must go on so more first-generation graduates can change their family stories forever

I was the first in my family to go to university.It’s a sentence that looks simple on the page, but in reality, it carries years of hope, work, sacrifice, and quiet belief. My parents never measured success by salary or status. They measured it by...

CT Innovations invests in DCG company despite troubled history

CT Innovations, the state’s quasi-public venture capital agency, announced a new investment of $750,000 into Yuma Asset Management, a new company created and owned by Stamford-based Digital Currency Group, a blockchain company welcomed to...

One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks this week. Here's how to spot the Orionids over CT

As the Orionids meteor shower peaks this week, viewing conditions will stay close to ideal over the next few nights in Connecticut, offering stargazers multiple opportunities to spot the brief but dazzling streaks of light from this yearly...

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Big East Media Day Breakdown: High Hopes for the 2025-2026 Season

The Big East conference held its annual media day at Madison Square Garden Oct. 21, where administrators, coaches and players discussed the upcoming season. (Meghan Hall) In a conference devoid of football, basketball stars. The women’s basketball...

CT unveils first revamped bus shelter in Hamden as part of statewide upgrade plan

The first of many revamped bus stops was unveiled Wednesday in Hamden. HAMDEN, Conn. — Connecticut’s first upgraded bus shelter was unveiled Wednesday as part of a plan to modernize hundreds of bus stops across the state. The Connecticut...

Toronto Tempo expected to hire Sandy Brondello as franchise's first head coach: Reports

The Toronto Tempo have moved one step closer to tipping off their inaugural season by selecting a head coach. The Tempo are expected to name two-time WNBA champion Sandy Brondello the team's first head coach in franchise history, according to...

Connecticut Court: Warshaw Must Give ABRY Details to Soros Fund

The Connecticut Superior Court has sided with both parties, at least in part, in the latest clash between Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw and Soros Fund Management, issuing a ruling that allows limited discovery tied to Warshaw’s past dealings...