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West Hartford’s Hall and Conard High Schools ranked among Connecticut’s top public high schools in Niche’s annual Best Schools report, with Hall placing 13th and Conard 17th.

The report also recognized the district with an overall grade of A and a sixteenth statewide ranking.

Death doulas, who provide non-medical support to families during end-of-life care, are in higher demand today in Connecticut.

Local providers say this trend may lead to new community efforts to expand compassionate care.

Danielle Ponder discusses her new album 'Everything Has Changed' with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe in an interview that highlights her evolving sound (part of SOMOS CONNECTICUT, a Connecticut Public initiative to amplify local Latino stories).

Local fire departments responded to a residential blaze on Maple Street in Wethersfield late Sunday night and contained the fire before it could spread further (officials reported no injuries).

Rising fuel prices are straining budgets for households that rely on heating oil in the Northeast, including many in Hartford.

Experts warn that higher costs may prompt residents to adjust winter heating plans (to better manage expenses).

UConn women’s and men’s basketball teams open preseason this week with exhibition games against Syracuse at Mohegan Sun Arena, sharpening their skills for the regular season.

The matchups offer valuable practice ahead of upcoming tournaments.

Wolcott Elementary will host its annual Haunted Forest on Saturday, Oct.

17 along the woods beside the school. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and features student-built scenes plus family-friendly activities like games, crafts, snacks, and an outdoor maze.

The UConn Football team won 34-30 against Temple Saturday in Philadelphia with strong running plays and key turnovers, and they will face UMass at Rentschler Field in East Hartford on Oct.

23 at 7:00 p.m.