Hot and bothered – summer’s transportation meltdown
The effect of last week's heat wave on trains, planes and automobiles is worth remembering, and planning for, because this kind of weather will return.
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The story behind rows of unmarked stones at New Haven cemetery
Roughly 2,200 people are buried at Blake Street Cemetery, many in graves marked only with numbers. Researchers want to tell their stories.
CT quantum initiative wins NSF award, unlocking millions in federal funding
The UConn-Yale collaboration will be eligible for $160M over 10 years. The award also unlocks second half of $121M in funding pledged by CT.
New CT law clarifies property tax payments for solar arrays
After several attempts, CT passed a bill last year with a new calculation for levying taxes on large solar arrays. It took effect this month.
CT Mirror welcomes summer interns and fellows
Four interns are working in a variety of newsroom roles this summer: reporting, data reporting, audience engagement and photojournalism.
It’s time to de-ICE Citizens Bank
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG), through its subsidiaries like Citizens Bank, is a principal lender to the two largest public corporations operating ICE detention facilities.
The Supreme Court didn’t ban trans athletes. It handed CT a choice
The court's ruling allows states to exclude transgender girls and women from girls’ and women’s school sports. It does not require them to.
Immigration fear is reshaping patient trust inside CT hospitals
Among Connecticut residents who fear immigration enforcement, 14% have avoided medical care or know someone who has.
Jahana Hayes splits with CT delegation on U.S. aid to Israel
The House blocked the amendment to cut $3.3 billion in aid. But the vote divided the Democratic Party as public opinion shifts on Israel.
Citizens’ group seeks to force gubernatorial debate on property tax
Municipal leaders hope a fresh look at CT's enduring property tax problem will push gubernatorial candidates to confront the issue.
A killing, a pardon and a defamation suit — not a typical campaign.
Jonathan De Barros, a Republican candidate for CT's 5th District, claims backers of his opponent defamed him by calling him a 'murderer.'
DCF data reveals new details about child deaths
New DCF data add dimension to an emerging portrait of an agency struggling to meet the needs of the state's most vulnerable children.
‘Click to cancel’ rule aims to protect CT consumers from unwanted subscriptions
CT officials want residents to know about new regulations that protect consumers against automatic subscription and membership renewals.
Wildfire smoke threatens the World Cup final. FIFA doesn’t have a plan.
On Friday morning, air quality near the stadium was unhealthy. It's forecasted to improve by Sunday, but smoke patterns could still change.
CT early childhood educators eligible for new health insurance subsidy in 2027
Many early childhood educators in Connecticut will soon be eligible for help from the state to pay for health insurance.
Eversource, Blumenthal, data centers: CT politics news
Plus: Stacey Abrams in CT, a federal investigation into sexual assault handling, and education accountability metrics.
Fewer refugees are entering CT this year, and all are from S. Africa
From November to June, 89 refugees arrived in Connecticut from South Africa and none from other countries, a marked change from past years.
CT redoubles efforts to equip workforce for AI economy
Business and development leaders hope AI will usher in a productivity boom, but workers are concerned. CT has big plans to train them.
Himes calls Trump’s election speech ‘easily disprovable lies’
Trump bemoaned vulnerabilities in the country's election infrastructure but didn't provide evidence of interference or election tampering.
Jillian Gilchrest tries to break through in primary, one door at a time
Canvassing helped Jillian Gilchrest unseat an incumbent in 2018, but she faces an uphill battle in the Democratic primary for Congress.
Manchester poised to open CT’s first net zero public library
Manchester’s Mary Cheney Library has served the town for 90 years. Its replacement will be the first net-zero public library in CT.
Success Village cleanup offers hope, raises questions in Bridgeport community
Success Village is one of CT's largest housing cooperatives. But it became infamous for financial mismanagement and failing infrastructure.
SEEC approves $3.75M campaign grant for Josh Elliott
The grant gives Josh Elliott hope of ramping up his challenge to Gov. Ned Lamont with television advertising ahead of the primary on Aug. 11.
Traffic cameras expose gap between government and Fairfield residents
Fairfield's rollout of speed cameras in school zones has become a test of whether residents can shape the systems that govern their daily movement.