Middletown PAL in Connecticut stays open after 'premature' suspension post

The mayor apologized to the community “for the confusion and concern this premature communication may have caused.”

Winter Shutoff Protections Start Nov. 15 in Massachusetts and New Jersey, While Connecticut's Run Through May 1

Massachusetts and New Jersey bar winter utility shutoffs from Nov. 15 to Mar. 15, while Connecticut hardship customers are protected Nov. 1 to May 1.

Connecticut communities recognize servicemembers ahead of Veterans Day

MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Communities across Connecticut are recognizing military members for their service to their country ahead of Veterans Day. Leaders in Milford held a Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, with veterans’ organizations and community participants enjoying a Black Hawk flyover, the Governor’s Foot Guard, the Army Band, and a 21-gun salute from the […]

PODCAST: Most CT towns decline to change housing voucher distribution, despite segregation concerns

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Sasha Allen to discuss her article written with Ginny Monk, “Data shows little change in CT housing voucher segregation,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Thousands of grocery cards for those affected by SNAP cuts still left unclaimed, agency leaders say

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Thousands of state-funded grocery cards aimed for Connecticut residents affected by cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have yet to be claimed, according to agency leaders.  Last year, thousands of people lost their benefits due to federal changes to the SNAP program. In its place, state leaders decided […]

5 Christmas Train Rides Across the U.S. Offering Holiday Experiences in 2026

Christmas train rides are a special way for families to celebrate the holiday season, combining festive decorations, historic locomotives, Christmas music, and visits with Santa Claus. Across the United States, several railroads transform their regular train services into holiday experiences, giving children and adults a chance to enjoy the magic of Christmas on the rails. ... Read more

First Alert Weather: Bright and mild tomorrow, unsettled to end the week

The breeze lingers as Tuesday turns brighter. Wednesday, Veterans Day, will be mild and bright, perfect for outdoor ceremonies. However, our Next Big Thing is focused on a storm system that arrives late Thursday. Along with it, some much cooler air works into Southern New England. As a result, most of us will see a cold rain into Friday... but we can’t rule out a few wet flakes mixing in through the hills. This will also lead to our chilliest days of the season so far.

Hamden’s Ray & Mike’s Deli plans Milford location as it eyes more expansion

“Like anytime that anybody's put it up to a vote, we've never lost,” Steve Gargiulo said about their steak and cheese sandwiches.

His illness showed him how hard it is to find help. He built an AI solution for those in CT

The 211 AI assistant had over 20,000 conversations in 33 languages since launching in April 2025, according to Keeper.

Election night in Connecticut: Winners, losers and what’s next | Capitol Report

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Tom Dudchick and the Capitol Report team wrap up Election Day in Connecticut as Gov. Ned Lamont rides a Democratic wave to another victory and Connecticut Republicans face an election nightmare in the General Assembly. The panel examines the impact of Democratic gains at...

Derby police officer awarded for rescuing woman from burning building

A Derby police officer was honored for rescuing a woman from a burning building last month. The Derby Police Department shared Jonathan Tirado's police body camera from Oct. 23 that shows him running towards an apartment building on fire. Another officer, Ty Netto, was inside telling people to get out.

Region 20 surplus grows, cutting district deficit to about $2.34M: 'a significant improvement'

It’s “a significant improvement from where we thought we would be today,” said Chief Financial Officer Julia Cardillo.

Afternoon forecast for Nov. 9

Connecticut high school field hockey top performances (Nov. 9)

Here are the top CIAC field hockey performances from the past week from across Connecticut.

Connecticut Department of Transportation to Expand Hartford Line Service

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced Friday that additional service will begin on the CTrail Hartford Line Monday, Nov. 16. Expanded service will include a new weekday round-trip train between New Haven and Hartford, an extended weekday morning southbound CTrail train originating in Springfield, and extended weekend trains to and from Hartford with stops at Windsor and Windsor Locks.

61-foot Norway spruce from Bristol to light up New Haven Green

After more than three decades growing in a Bristol backyard, a 61-foot Norway spruce is getting a new home on the New Haven Green, where thousands will see it lit up this holiday season.

This Longstanding Connecticut Bead Shop Is Packed With Jewelry-Making Supplies And Unexpected Treasures

Jewelry making sounds like a fairly straightforward hobby until you walk into a shop filled with beads. Suddenly, you’re comparing tiny shapes and wondering how many different designs you could possibly make. And that’s before you’ve even picked a color. One longstanding Connecticut bead shop offers jewelry-making...

Connecticut Christmas Movie Fans Have Chance at $2,500 Prize This Holiday

Connecticut residents can enter a holiday movie contest offering $2,500 cash and a charity donation.

Bearly Awake: Connecticut’s Biggest Sleepers Prepare for Winter

Meet our state’s largest terrestrial carnivore and learn the remarkable survival strategies it employs to survive and thrive through the harshest New England winters. Halloween has come and gone, the candy bowls are looking suspiciously empty, and the November chill is beginning to suggest that the couch, a warm blanket and a long winter’s nap might be excellent ideas. If this sounds appealing, I’m right there with you. And we’re not alone. One of our fellow Connecticut residents—and an increasingly familiar Greenwich visitor—has been preparing for exactly this moment: the American Black Bear.

Blue wave in CT legislature may test Lamont on taxing the rich

State legislators have talked about taxing Connecticut’s wealthy to finance relief for the poor and middle class, but for most of the past eight years, it’s only been talk. Because doing otherwise meant crossing one of Gov. Ned Lamont’s deepest lines in the political sand. But after...