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Jericho senior wins National Future Business Leaders of America Journalism title

Jericho senior wins National Future Business Leaders of America Journalism title

Dev Lakhani as a sophomore with his three state awards at New York State Future Business Leaders of America competition. Photo provided by Dev Lakhani When Dev Lakhani was in middle school, he started selling $2 bills for $5 in the school hallway,...

Owner:  Victoria & Joshua Schneps
One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks this week. Here's how to spot the Orionids over CT
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Big East Media Day Breakdown: High Hopes for the 2025-2026 Season

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...

Owner:  Georgetown University
Connecticut senator faces criticism over social media post at ‘No Kings’ rally

Connecticut senator faces criticism over social media post at ‘No Kings’ rally

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A Connecticut state senator is facing criticism after posting a photo at a ‘No Kings’ rally on social media. Senator Saud Anwar, who represents District Three, posted the picture on Saturday while attending a rally as part...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
CT unveils first revamped bus shelter in Hamden as part of statewide upgrade plan

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...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Nearly 70,000 CT residents turn out for early voting. Here’s the cities with the highest turnout.

Nearly 70,000 CT residents turn out for early voting. Here’s the cities with the highest turnout.

Early voting is off and running in Connecticut, and some communities are seeing strong turnout. Early voting began on Oct. 20 and continues through Nov. 2. According to Secretary of the State’s office, there were 68,600 votes cast as well as...

Owner:  Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Toronto Tempo expected to hire Sandy Brondello as franchise's first head coach: Reports
Parents raise concerns over talk of regulations on homeschooling in Connecticut
New crack in CT restaurant franchise bold expansion plans. This one on fabled street where it began.

New crack in CT restaurant franchise bold expansion plans. This one on fabled street where it began.

Yet another crack in what was to be a Connecticut restaurant dynasty. It surfaced in the once-rapidly expanding The Place 2 Be franchise in Hartford’s south end, with the courts allowing an eviction for unpaid rent at the restaurant’s sister...

Owner:  Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
A Look At The Top 25 Nip Bottle Selling Towns In Connecticut

A Look At The Top 25 Nip Bottle Selling Towns In Connecticut

Posted Wed, Oct 22, 2025 at 1:28 pm ET|Updated Wed, Oct 22, 2025 at 6:06 pm ET CONNECTICUT, CT — Millions of nip liquor bottles were sold in Connecticut over the past half-year. The statistics were released Tuesday by the Wine and Spirit...

Owner:  Charles “Charlie” C. Hale
High Demand Prompts Extra Rush Shows In Connecticut

High Demand Prompts Extra Rush Shows In Connecticut

Just when you thought you missed out on one last chance to see the Gods of Rock, their schedules seem to have opened up for not only one, but two shows next year in Connecticut. Most of the world was under the impression that we saw Rush perform...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Upgrades coming to 600 bus stops across Connecticut

Upgrades coming to 600 bus stops across Connecticut

A major investment is coming for thousands of people who wait at bus stops across Connecticut. The Connecticut Department of Transportation is undertaking a $20 million initiative to install bus shelters across Connecticut, adding amenities like...

Owner:  Comcast Corporation
Transparency Update: Balancing privacy and public interest in the wake of tragedy

Transparency Update: Balancing privacy and public interest in the wake of tragedy

Content warning: This article discusses child abuse and other sensitive topics that may not be appropriate for all readers. Government scandal is often accompanied by a flurry of questions about what went wrong and when. When politicians abuse the...

Owner:  The Yankee Institute For Public Policy Studies Inc.
CT could have a professional women's soccer club in 2028

CT could have a professional women's soccer club in 2028

Connecticut may soon have its own professional women’s soccer club — as long as the stadium planned for Bridgeport’s East End comes to fruition. The team would be part of the new Women's Premier Soccer League. The league has been billed as a...

Owner:  Sacred Heart University & American Government

Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to the Citizens of Old Lyme from Selectman Jim Lampos

To the Editor: It is an honor to serve on our Board of Selectmen in Old Lyme, one of the oldest continually meeting democratic institutions in the world. It’s a wonderful experience meeting and working with so many of you, and I am struck by the...

Owner:  Nigel & Olwen Logan
First Take: Where was I?

First Take: Where was I?

Chase Bank called. $500,000 was the offer for Greenwich Locksmiths. No thanks was Mortillaro’s answer. Blue eyes matching denim jeans. Metallic beard matching both trade and tenure. “$750,000,” when they called again. After $2,000,000, they...

Owner:  Madison Venture Corp & David Radler
Open AI: Chatbot users with suicidal thoughts and signs of psychosis make a small part
Men’s Hockey: Ice Bus splits the weekend series with BU

Men’s Hockey: Ice Bus splits the weekend series with BU

The UConn men’s hockey team was back in action this weekend with two Hockey East battles against Boston University. BU came into the weekend ranked fourth in the country, meanwhile the Huskies came in at 11. The first game was played at Agganis...

Owner:  University of Connecticut
A Hostile Trump Administration Has Put Offshore Wind Into Reverse

A Hostile Trump Administration Has Put Offshore Wind Into Reverse

Wind turbines off Block Island, Rhode Island.Michael Dwyer/AP Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Yale e360 and is reproduced...

Owner:  The Foundation for National Progress
Portland Fire Names Alex Sarama as First Head Coach

Portland Fire Names Alex Sarama as First Head Coach

Building a Forward-Thinking Foundation in Women's Basketball Alex Sarama the franchise’s first head coach (AP) The Portland Fire hired Alex Sarama as the franchise’s first head coach Friday. Sarama is currently an assistant coach for the Cleveland...

Owner:  Washington Family

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