NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch for eight CT counties

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm for parts of the region on Saturday. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport pilates studio gets $10K from women’s business group

Black Rock Pilates Studio owner Laura Pennock said a grant from the Women’s Business Development Council helped save her business. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

CT weather: Strong storms expected Saturday afternoon and evening

Weather experts caution that thunderstorms headed for Connecticut in the late afternoon and early evening Saturday may hold the potential of damaging wind, hail and torrential rains. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecticut tattoo parlor offering designs as fundraiser for pro-choice rights groups, ‘solidarity in the fight for reproductive freedom’

The idea came to the couple as they watched protestors on the news and wanted to bring another platform to the mix. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Hartford’s the hot spot for a sizzling summer of outdoor jazz in Connecticut

It’s a long summer of great jazz in Connecticut, a lot of it outdoors. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Ganim: All Bridgeport police officers now equipped with body cams

All Bridgeport police officers are now equipped with body cameras in accordance with state law, said Mayor Joseph Ganim in a press release Friday. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

CSP: Eight drunken-driving arrests made at start of Fourth of July weekend

Connecticut State Police made eight drunk driving arrests between Friday and Saturday morning as they ramped up their patrols ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, according to a press release. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: New Haven man, 39, injured in Ansonia shooting

A 39-year-old New Haven man was shot several times at Liberty Park Thursday night, according to police. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

A Quiz for the Fourth of July. How much do you know about America’s birthday?

Test your knowledge of America’s birthday by seeing how much you know about Independence Day with this short, easy and fun quiz. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Democratic Governors Association creates super PAC to support Lamont

Now, Republican Bob Stefanowski has deposited $10 million into his own campaign account, and two independent-expenditure groups are assisting the GOP with digital and television ads opposing Lamont. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Lamont links abortion access to economic development, inviting businesses to CT, abandon states with restrictive policies

“Now more than ever is the time to look at Connecticut as the future home of your business,” they said in an open letter that opened with the salutation, “Dear business owners.” Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Derby reinstates embattled city finance director

Agata Herasimowicz was placed on administrative leave earlier this year. A subsequent review deemed her actions “necessary” and “reasonable.” Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Two charged in ‘abhorrent sex-trafficking scheme’ spanning CT, N.Y., and elsewhere

A Youngstown, Ohio, couple were charged with running a sex-trafficking ring across New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Massachusetts, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Evidentiary hearing next week for Shelton firefighter accused of sex assault

The defendant has not yet entered pleas in the case. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Real Art Ways receives surprise $20,000 from inaugural Ruth Arts grants

Real Art Ways is one of the first recipient of a new national grant honoring arts organizations that work well with artists and arts communities. The Ruth Arts grants could not be applied for. Organizations were nominated by working artists. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Foxwoods launches free Bash on the Grass concert series. And, yes, there will be food trucks, games and cocktails

Foxwoods Resort Casino has a new outdoor summer “Bash on the Grass” series starting Friday with local bands and food trucks. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Abortion by the numbers: Where does Connecticut stand?

What does the data say about access to legal, safe abortion, and what risks arise when it’s taken away? Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

CT settles psychiatric hospital abuse lawsuit for $9 million

The state has agreed to pay a $9 million settlement to settle a lawsuit claiming a man was abused at a state psychiatric hospital. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Route 8 reopens after crash closed northbound lanes in Shelton, DOT says

Route 8 northbound in Shelton was closed Thursday morning because of a multi-vehicle crash, the state’s transportation agency says. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: Felon arrested in Bridgeport shooting that seriously wounded NY man

Bridgeport police say they made two arrests Wednesday night in connection with a shooting that left a New York man in critical condition. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecticut State Police taking extra precautions this Fourth of July weekend

As many families prepare for Fourth of July festivities during the four-day weekend, Connecticut State Police are taking extra precautions by adding more police officers to patrol the highways and roads across the state. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

How much would it cost to insure undocumented Connecticut residents? A new report gives an estimate.

In Connecticut, 94% of residents have health insurance, but among the state’s undocumented population, the share of insured residents is only 42%. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

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