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The Connecticut Mirror
- They are coming for my kids. Yours will be next
The powers that be see little value in my kids and the support system they use to survive in this world, to navigate a reality that many had no say in.
- In Trump’s administration, ‘supporting the troops’ is about optics, not obligations
While fellow soldiers and I brought the fight to America’s enemies in eastern Afghanistan, our missions relied on one constant: operational security.
- The truth about just cause eviction and housing supply
The evidence is compelling, tenant protections are not the reason Connecticut is failing to grow our housing supply.
- Report on Prospect Medical highlights service cuts at CT hospital
Several critical services at Prospect-owned Rockville General Hospital closed in March 2020 and have yet to reopen.
- FEMA funding for ‘sanctuary’ areas under review, CT officials warn
Connecticut is grasping for answers about its continued eligibility for federal emergency management funding, including $9M in grants it gets yearly.
Nancy on Norwalk
- INTEMPO Celebrates Andean Music at Norwalk Concert Hall April 5
NORWALK, Conn. — INTEMPO, an award-winning intercultural music education organization, will host its annual Cultural Crossover Concert on Saturday, April 5, at 7 p.m. at Norwalk Concert Hall. This year’s concert, titled The Andes: Music of the Mountains, will bring together more than 100 young musicians from INTEMPO’s Music School and the Norwalk Youth Symphony.
- What Exactly Does the Public Works Department Do?
NORWALK, Conn. – Out of the extensive list of the City of Norwalk’s Government departments and commissions, many wonder what the Public Works Department is and what they do. Turns out they do a whole lot. The mission statement on the city’s website states that the department is responsible for maintaining and repairing most facilities
- Tony-Winning ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ Dazzles at Music Theatre of Connecticut
NORWALK, Conn. — The Music Theatre of Connecticut is closing its 38th season with glitz, glamour, and heart as it stages the Tony Award-winning musical La Cage Aux Folles from April 4 to 19. The musical, which follows the story of Georges and Albin — longtime partners and owners of a drag nightclub in St.
Connecticut Public Radio
- Paraguay recalls ambassador to Brazil over espionage revelations
Brazil's foreign ministry revealed that the administration of Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing predecessor of current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, had conducted espionage against Paraguay.
- GOP retains two House seats in Florida, as Democrats claim 'historic' improvement
Republicans won special elections in two Florida Congressional districts. The margins of victory in the heavily-Republican districts were significantly narrower than in November.
- Some domestic violence shelters say there are benefits to disclosing their locations
Domestic violence shelters have long kept their locations secret to protect victims. But some say being more open is actually safer, and easier on victims.
- HHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled
Staff that administer programs to help the elderly, disabled people and poor families with basic needs lost their jobs amid the Trump administration's layoffs.
- Bridgeport civil rights groups call for active investigation after police shooting
Police say a man fled from the stop and was later shot by police after a foot chase in the driveway of a nearby home. A firearm was recovered at the scene, police said. The man, who has not been identified, later died of his injuries at Bridgeport Hospital.
Connecticut Health I-Team
- It’s A Wrap
Thanks to everyone who read and supported the Conn. Health I-Team. Publication of new content stopped as of Dec. 31, 2022. Since 2010 C-HIT has published in-depth public service journalism on a range of topics, including systemic problems within the health care system, health disparities in chronic illnesses, inequities in health care access, barriers to care
- UPDATED: Coronavirus In Connecticut
The state’s weekly COVID summary: 1,027,729 residents have tested positive for COVID-19, with 3,827 testing positive over the last 7 days; the 7-day positivity rate is 15.56%, the state Department of Public Health (DPH) reported. The state reported 16,026,603 PCR/NAAT tests, with 24,598 residents testing positive over the last 7 days. Hospitalizations total 714. The
- The Pandemic Changed Their Lives – And Brought Them Closer Together
A patch of dirt in the northwest corner of their back yard, bounded by a chain link fence, a stone wall and a garage that houses feral cats, has become a happy place for Gladis Castro, 57, and her daughter Carla, 27. The Danbury mother and daughter have found purpose and meaning, and built a
