Talking Transportation: On Air Pollution and Transportation

Our air stinks. In fact, Fairfield County ranks in the top 25 of most polluted areas in the US, mostly due to ozone levels. And while much of those noxious gases drift our way from New Jersey and New York City,  a large part of our pollution is home-grown …

Army leaders clash with Connecticut lawmaker on future of Black Hawk helicopter

(Tribune News Service) — The Army has said for years that it wants to cancel unwanted programs and quickly shift both funding and attention when new threats require new capabilities. Last week, the defense secretary tasked the service with axing a handful …

One of Connecticut’s Best Seasonal Shops is Officially Open for the Season

Another seasonal shop has officially opened its doors for the season! I've said this before but I'll say it again, it's the best time of year. We have so many seasonal things that are finally opening their doors and it's so exciting. Drive- …

Bread sold in Connecticut recalled due to undeclared soy

Bread sold at multiple supermarkets in Connecticut is being recalled for containing soy, which isn't listed on the label. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and Department of Public Health (DPH) are warning shoppers about the …

Connecticut officials urge residents to submit or throw away unsolicited packages of seeds

The state reports that unsolicited seed packages are arriving by mail across Connecticut. They may pose both environmental and agricultural risks. HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut residents should be on the lookout for suspicious seed shipments, as they may …

12 Connecticut developments receive millions of financing dollars from the state

The funding will result in the creation or preservation of 1,279 units in 10 towns and cities across the state. ROCKY HILL, Connecticut — Financing agreements have been signed for 12 Connecticut developments that will lead to the creation or preservation …

Connecticut Residents Urged to Surrender or Dispose of Unsolicited Packages of Seeds

Press Releases 05/07/2025 Connecticut Residents Urged to Surrender or Dispose of Unsolicited Packages of Seeds (STATEWIDE) – The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) and the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg), are urging …

Illicit Connecticut marijuana operator hit with $5 million judgment

Connecticut’s attorney general won a $4.93 million judgment against a marijuana store in East Haven and its owner for continuing illicit sales. The judgment against Planet Zaza and owner Mohamed Alraishani is the largest civil penalty Connecticut has …

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Connecticut officials warn of dangerous TikTok challenge that short-circuits computers

State officials are warning students and parents about a risky TikTok challenge that has surfaced in schools across Connecticut. The challenge encourages individuals to insert a conductive object into the USB port of a Chromebook, causing a short circuit. …