A welcome home ceremony honored more than 100 Connecticut National Guard soldiers who returned from deployment.
The event took place downtown where officials + community members recognized their dedication and service.
Nate Amos — performing as This Is Lorelei — released his album "The Singer in My Band" following an interview with NPR’s Scott Simon, offering local listeners a fresh sound in music.
Gigi Smith passed the 100-point mark and scored three times in a 4-0 win over Cheshire at Conard High in West Hartford on Thursday, Sept.
10, while goalie Isa Ripepi posted a shutout+ helping the Red Wolves start the season at 2-0.
State Treasurer Erick Russell reported a 15.1% return for Connecticut’s pension funds last fiscal year, adding about $11 billion in gains that put the state in the top quarter nationally.
The strong performance follows reforms since his 2022 election and helps secure future savings for state workers and teachers.
On the 25th anniversary of Sept.
11, Tunnel to Towers Foundation provided mortgage-free homes to two Connecticut fallen first responder families; the Branford home honors Sgt. Kathleen Radziunas’ service and the Wethersfield home honors Fire Department Engineer Robert Sharkevich Sr, who served at Ground Zero.
At South Windsor Fire Headquarters, a steel beam from the World Trade Center stands as a part of a decade-long memorial (started by eagle scout Eric Hofman) that honors fallen firefighters from the 9/11 attacks; the beam reminds the community of the heroes lost on that tragic day.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in CT will run from Sept.
15 to Oct. 15 with events that include parades, festivals, art exhibits & workshops featuring community pride such as Hartford's Puerto Rican Day Parade and Stratford's Latin Music Festival.
Itzel Rivera earned a national award from the Overseas Press Club for her work with CT Public’s Puerto Rican reporting team that tells Latino stories from Hartford to Puerto Rico.
The project, part of CT Public’s Latino Initiative since 2025, reports in both English and Spanish.
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