Community Voices

Bridgeport, CT - For decades, Bridgeport’s sprawling waterfront—one of the longest in Connecticut—has been largely out of reach. A history of underfunding and neglect has left 70% of it inaccessible, reinforcing racial and economic divisions...

Orange, CT - Bulldog Swim Academy is welcoming the community to an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event is hosted with the Orange Chamber of Commerce and Planet...

A Connecticut educator died after a skiing accident at Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah over the weekend, police said. Daniel Negrelli, 53, of Canton, was found unresponsive Saturday, Feb. 22 after crashing into a tree,...

Trumbull, CT -  A proposed 49-home residential development at the intersection of Booth Hill Road and Unity Road has ignited concerns among town officials and residents, with discussions centering on density, environmental impact, and traffic...

Meriden, CT - After weeks of intensive care, Coco, the injured dog who survived a car crash on Route 91, is leaving Meriden for continued rehabilitation in New York. Fur Mom Mari is still recovering...

West Hartford, CT - When disaster strikes, preparedness can mean the difference between chaos and coordinated response. In a bid to bolster community resilience, the Town of West Hartford is expanding its Community Emergency Response...

Hartford, CT - The Connecticut State Police (CSP) applauded Detective Samantha Haynes for receiving the prestigious TFC Walter Greene Award from Special Olympics Connecticut. Haynes is recognized as the top fundraiser for the agency’s annual...

Oxford, CT - The Connecticut Junior Migratory Bird Conservation (Duck) Stamp Art Competition is accepting submissions through Sunday, March 15. The agency is encouraging young artists to depict native waterfowl while promoting conservation awareness. The...

East Hartford, CT – Just a few years ago, Firefighter Nabeel Ali was serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Now, he’s answering a new call to serve, this time as a certified paramedic with the...

New London, CT - The City of New London has announced the launch of its 8-week Neighborhood Academy, an educational program aimed at equipping residents with the knowledge and tools needed to become effective community...