Category: News
There’s a new threat to declining bee populations. CT experts warn of parasites and more.
Amid a years-long decline in the bee population that has startled scientists, experts are now warning that a growing industry is hurting native habitats and…
Changes to refugee resettlement in CT impacts volunteers too. ‘The whole system fell apart.’
When Doina Lavoie-Gonci and other volunteers with the Old Lyme Refugee Resettlement Committee learned about the plight of a pregnant mother of three from Honduras whose husband had been deported,…
CT research finds antibiotic allergy labels deserve a second look. And why it matters
In modern medicine, antibiotics are among the most powerful tools for preventing and treating life-threatening bacterial infections. Their effectiveness, however, often depends on using the…
Where’s the best hole-in-the-wall sandwich spot in CT? Here’s how it was decided.
According to a survey by Chowhound, a Connecticut deli has captured No. 1 in the state for best hole-in-the-wall sandwich spot. Gaetano’s Deli in Stratford…
Robert B. Reich: A short note to Kristi Noem
The New York Times reports that the Department of Homeland Security has sent Google (owner of YouTube), Meta (Facebook and Instagram), and other media corporations…
Gary Franks: Black History Month: Here’s dubious distinction of most racist 20th Century president.
No, stop it! President Donald Trump is not the most racist president since the beginning of the 20th Century. That dubious distinction goes to President…
CT man leaves corporate job each day and heads to a grill. His new business is about ‘good food.’
Chris Cardenas has a nine to five job corporate job at a private money lending company, but during his “off time,” he’s likely standing at…
Brewery founder charged in fatal CT hit-run gets prison. Family feels ‘justice was done’: lawyer
One of the founders of New Britain’s Alvarium Beer Co. was sent to prison for four and one-half years Thursday for a fatal hit-and-run accident…
Today in History: February 20, Thousands attend pro-Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden
Today is Friday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2026. There are 314 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 20, 1939,…
Today in History: February 20, Thousands attend pro-Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden
Today is Friday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2026. There are 314 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 20, 1939,…