Community Voices

East Haven, CT – Funeral services for Yale Police Officer Gregory Swiantek, who died last week after a medical episode, will be held this week in East Haven and Wallingford. Calling hours are scheduled for...

Cheshire, CT – A familiar figure has slithered back to the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, weeks ahead of schedule. “Rocco,” Cheshire’s community rock snake, has reappeared along the trail near Cornwall Avenue, inviting passersby to...

Hartford, CT – Animal welfare advocates are urging Connecticut legislators to reject provisions in HB 7051, a proposed black bear management plan, over concerns it could enable a recreational bear hunt. The bill is set...

Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Public Library (BPL) is launching a series of community forums in April to gather public input for its new strategic plan, aiming to shape library services for the coming years. The...

Hartford, CT – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has proposed changes to CTtransit bus service, including new routes, expanded service hours, increased frequencies, route modifications, and discontinuations. The adjustments aim to streamline operations and...

Hartford, CT – With spring approaching and ice receding, Connecticut has ramped up its annual trout stocking program, releasing 30,000 fish into local lakes, ponds, and rivers since Monday, March 10. Hatchery trucks continue to...

Bridgeport, CT – Two Bridgeport police officers were honored for their swift response after catching three suspects in the act of breaking into motor vehicles, an arrest that later tied them to a fatal crash...

Windham, CT — The Windham Region Transit District (WRTD) has rolled out major changes to its regional routes, shutting down several key stops and adjusting schedules, according to an email from Philip Johnson, who works...

West Haven, CT — A Cash5 player walked away with a $100,000 jackpot on Tuesday, March 11, securing the eighth grand prize win of the year. The winning numbers—1, 10, 11, 15, and 23—matched a...

In Connecticut, several organizations are tackling food insecurity by empowering communities with farming knowledge and resources. These initiatives not only provide immediate relief but also promote sustainable practices and self-sufficiency. Real Food CT: Cultivating Community...