Bridgeport detective disciplined in Brenda Lee Rawls death notification case

The police union confirmed that Detective Angel Llanos was recently penalized by Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Would you ride a free bus? Here’s what Connecticut residents are doing.

“There’s no question customers are really enjoying it, and benefitting from it,” said Doug Holcomb, general manager of the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Art for AIDS wants you to know that HIV is still a serious threat

Advancing Connecticut Together is having its annual art grab. In an age of COVID, how can people be persuaded to think about another epidemic? Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

The Connecticut teacher shortage: Too few substitutes, too many mandates and kids in crisis

Last month, the American Federation of Teachers declared that the country’s educators have officially reached a breaking point. Stress from the pandemic, disruptive student behavior, curriculum constraints, critical race theory debates and violence in classrooms have fueled a staffing shortage that education leaders are now calling a crisis. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press…

In Photos: Shark Week blimp fuels up in Stratford

It is one of two of AirSign’s blimps flying over beaches on both the east and west coasts this summer to promote Shark Week, which debuts its 2022 season at the end of July. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Leader of Bridgeport-based drug operation sentenced to 25 years in prison, federal officials say

A Naugatuck man and the leader of a Bridgeport-based drug operation was sentenced in federal court Friday to 25 years in prison. He distributed large amounts of heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Pretending to deliver pizza, man steals $9,000 from Milford home, police say

Milford police said a man was caught on camera pretending to deliver a pizza before stealing thousands of dollars in cash from a home on Thursday. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Demolition grows near for hulking, abandoned Ames headquarters in Rocky Hill

With excavators and a bulldozer standing by, the developer planning apartments at the long-abandoned Ames headquarters in Rocky Hill has begun environmental remediation after buying the property for $2.3 million. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

This luxury streetwear brand out of Bristol is more than fashion. It’s a movement.

DK Movement, a luxury streetwear brand made from sustainable and recycled materials, came into fruition after highlighting two important things to Derek Jones and Kelly Houston: Fashion and fitness. It is also a way for the Bristol couple to create change within their community. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Why an old photograph at Connecticut Old State House exhibit brought a Jamaican immigrant to tears

Petulia Blake melted at the surprise sight of an old photograph of herself in the Connecticut Old State House’s exhibit, Blake’s family — herself, nine siblings and two parents — emigrated from Jamaica and settled in Hartford between 1990-91. Along with other families, their story is featured in the exhibit’s section on immigrants. Top Featured…

Derby to consider possible memorial for local man

Richard Ciardi was an 18-year-old Derby resident who died after a car accident in 2020. His family is now advocating for a memorial to their son that would be located in Witek Park. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Stratford seeks grant to add social worker to police department

Police officials hope a full-time social worker will help officers better engage with people suffering from mental illness or substance-use disorders. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Zoning change complicates Park City Wind’s Bridgeport plans

The renewable energy project cannot use land on Seaview Avenue to help build its wind farm. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Shark bites surfer at same beach where lifeguard was bitten

A surfer says he was bitten by a shark at the same Long Island beach where a shark bit a lifeguard 10 days earlier. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

How CT consumers struggling with sharply rising prices learn to stick to necessities, do without. ‘You’ve got to make adjustments.’

“You have to shop the store perimeter to save money and eat healthy,” Nicole Lemoine said outside Stop & Shop in Manchester where she was recently unloading bags into her vehicle. “You just have to say no to things.” Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Report: Connecticut never came up with plan to collect more online sales tax. Here’s why.

The state auditors recently noted Connecticut’s tax department never implemented a 2019 legislative directive designed to rake in an extra $30 million from internet transactions. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Milford teen to appear in court today in James McGrath homicide

Raul “Lito” Valle, 16, will appear Friday in state Superior Court in Milford on charges related to the death of Fairfield Prep student James McGrath. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Nearly week after fatal Fairfield party shooting, few details emerge

No arrests have been made and little information has been released about the shooting that killed Zion Burton last Saturday at a party in Fairfield. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Hundreds still without power in Connecticut day after storm

Several hundred Eversource customers remain without power Friday morning in Tolland and Windham counties. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Good news, G-Zen fans! You can now find your favorite vegan food at G-Monkey in West Hartford

G Monkey Plant-Fueled Fast Food, a West Hartford vegan restaurant, has arisen from the closure of Branford’s acclaimed and popular G-Zen. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Democratic super PAC debuts with TV attack on Bob Stefanowski’s record

Stefanowski has called on Lamont to use more of the state’s budget surplus for immediate tax relief, rather than paying down debt and setting aside money for a potential recession that could be a result of the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool the economy with higher interest rates. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press…

Elizabeth Park, America’s oldest public rose garden, celebrates 125 years

Elizabeth Park is celebrating its 125th anniversary this week through July 17. Festivities include guided garden tours, craft shows, live music under the tent, a painting event with local artists and a kid’s day on Saturday that includes face painting, entertainment and contests. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

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