New science lab opens in Downtown New Haven giving high school students the chance to learn about STEM careers

Bridgeport launches search for permanent personnel director after questions over process

The Civil Service Commission voted to begin an outside search for Bridgeport’s permanent personnel director after questions about the process.

Connecticut DOT adds service on Hartford Line

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has added a new weekday CTrail train and extended both weekday and weekend service on its Hartford Line. The new round-trip weekday commuter train will run between New Haven and Hartford; CTDOT has also extended a weekday morning southbound CTrail train that will now originate in Springfield, and extended weekend trains to and from Hartford that stop at the Windsor and Windsor Locks stations.

Why Diners Line Up at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana on Wooster Street in New Haven

Some people fly across the country for a concert or a ballgame. Others make the trip from Utah or Arizona for a pizza, and they do not regret it. In New Haven, Connecticut, one old pizzeria on a quiet Italian street has drawn lines out the door for about a hundred years. The wait can stretch to an hour on a busy day, yet the crowd keeps coming back.

The Funeral Portrait brings A Hex on the Nation Tour to Toad’s Place in New Haven

The Funeral Portrait brings A Hex on the Nation Tour to Toad’s Place in New Haven The Funeral Portrait will bring their A Hex on ... The post The Funeral Portrait brings A Hex on the Nation Tour to Toad’s Place in New Haven first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Huskies Beat Pioneers 61-46 as Tramble Scores 16

The Northeastern Huskies beat the Sacred Heart Pioneers 61-46 at William H. Pitt Center. The post Huskies Beat Pioneers 61-46 as Tramble Scores 16 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Monroe’s public schools honor local heroes on Veterans Day

MONROE, Conn. — Local veterans shared stories of their service with students at Masuk High and Jockey Hollow Middle schools in recognition of Veterans Day, and military members of children’s families attended assemblies at Monroe, Fawn Hollow and Stepney elementary schools, where students showed their appreciation with readings and patriotic songs.

Two Steady Steps presentations to be held at Monroe EMS headquarters

MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service will host a talk on fall prevention for the Steady Steps program at its headquarters at 54 Jockey Hollow Road on Nov. 17. There will be two sessions, one at 11 a.m. and the other, which will be for caregivers, at 7 p.m.

Fairhaven Furniture Announces Expansion of Living Room Furniture Collection in New Haven

Fairhaven Furniture has expanded its living room furniture assortment, adding greater breadth to a collection that includes upholstered seating, occasional furniture, storage pieces and entertainment furnishings. The New Haven retailer’s expanded selection covers several product categories, providing a wider range of furniture styles, configurations and functional options for residential living spaces. The collection includes sofas […]

The Children’s Place files for bankruptcy. 8 Connecticut stores face uncertain future

The Children’s Place has filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell its assets. Gift cards are still being honored, but only for a limited time.

Little Caesars set for Post Road site

West Haven residents will soon be hearing “Pizza Pizza” as the ‘hot-n-ready’ chain of Little Caesars is coming to the Post Road section of the city. This announcement comes already with the famous pizza chain actively having six locations across the Nutmeg State, with the closest one to the 06516-zip code being a 13-mile drive some 20-minutes away in Bridgeport.

Boosting Connecticut’s Grid: Dispatch Energy Brings 4-MW Fuel Cell Facility Online to Power 3,000+ United Illuminating Customers via PPA

Dispatch Energy LLC, a distributed energy solutions provider, is celebrating the activation of its 4-MW fuel cell facility, which officially went online in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week with executives and local and state officials highlighting this achievement. The project converts a former brownfield site...

Shelton Student Elected To Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, La. — Elizabeth Mercado of Shelton, Connecticut, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at University of Bridgeport. Mercado is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to...

Connecticut Yuletide Carolers to Perform at New Haven Museum

The Connecticut Yuletide Carolers will perform traditional and contemporary holiday songs in Victorian attire at the New Haven Museum on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. The a cappella ensemble, founded by Guilford residents Michael and Lori Cartwright, celebrated its 20th anniversary season in 2025. — The Connecticut Yuletide Carolers will don their Victorian garb and bring holiday music to the rotunda of the New Haven Museum on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. The program is included with museum admission.

College basketball roundup: CCSU rallies past Sacred Heart, Quinnipiac loses

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Three local men’s college basketball teams took the court Thursday night, including two playing against each other.  The News 8 Sports Team took in the action.  Central Connecticut State 79, Sacred Heart 75: Raphel Laurent led all scorers with 35 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Blue Devils rallied […]

Paul Winter brings Winter Solstice Celebration to New Haven and West Hartford

Paul Winter brings Winter Solstice Celebration to New Haven and West Hartford Seven-time Grammy-winning saxophonist and bandleader Paul Winter will bring his Winter Solstice Celebration ... The post Paul Winter brings Winter Solstice Celebration to New Haven and West Hartford first appeared on Finding Connecticut .