Community Voices

NEW HAVEN, CT — The Connecticut State Police Training Academy will graduate 21 recruits from the 136th Training Troop on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The ceremony is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the Lyman Center,...

West Haven, CT — A lucky Cash5 player is $100,000 richer after matching all five numbers in Monday night’s drawing, making it the tenth jackpot win in Connecticut this year, according to the Connecticut Lottery....

MERIDEN, Conn. — A young hound mix recently separated from her litter was found abandoned and severely underweight in the Lincoln Plaza area Sunday, Meriden Animal Control confirmed. Teenagers spotted the dog, now named Petals,...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Tweed New Haven Airport has earned national recognition, nominated in Newsweek’s 2025 Readers Choice Awards as one of the best small airports in the United States. It is the only nominee...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Mayor Justin Elicker inked sweeping smoke shop restrictions into law Thursday following a spate of complaints and alarming findings by city officials. “And found that there were other substances being sold...

MIDDLEFIELD, Conn. – Warmer temperatures and sunshine have many New Englanders eager to start their gardens, but experts caution that it’s still too early for most planting. “Gorgeous day, we are going down to Hammonasset,”...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A New Haven teen who once experienced homelessness was honored by city officials for his generosity. Keontrai Floyd, who spent eight years without stable housing, received a Board of Alders citation...

MERIDEN, Conn. – City officials said crews are working to repair a large water main break that occurred Thursday afternoon in Meriden. The break was reported just before noon near 733 East Main St., close...

Bridgeport, CT – The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) joined the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) at Housatonic Community College for The Road to Resettlement: Understanding the Refugee Experience, an event focused on...

Meriden, CT – The city will swear in its 21st fire chief in April, marking a milestone in the department’s history. Cristina Schoeck will replace Chief Ken Morgan, who has led since 2013. Schoeck, a...