Good morning, Hartford.

On Sunday evening, the Connecticut Hall of Change inducted eight individuals at TheaterWorks Hartford, celebrating their journey from incarceration to community mentoring.

The ceremony honored each honoree for helping others avoid past mistakes and build a stronger community.

After starting in 1850, Dr. Washington Sheffield set up his practice in New London where his son designed the tube packaging (inspired by Paris artists).

President and CEO Jeff Davis says the factory still makes Dr. Sheffield’s toothpaste and more sold on Amazon and in Europe.

Itzel Rivera of El Nuevo Día received a national journalism award from the Overseas Press Club for her work with CT Public covering Puerto Rico.

The recognition honors her art & culture reporting that amplifies Latino voices.

Connecticut homeowners relying on heating oil face rising costs as prices average $5.61 a gallon compared with $3.19 last year, leaving residents like Marcus Sutton to adjust budgets and work with local suppliers — a shift driven by supply volatility from international conflicts as colder weather nears.

Bombardier is launching its FastTrack program in Hartford to train aircraft technicians as it teams with AdvanceCT and CT Aero Tech—aimed at upskilling local workers and supporting nearly 300 jobs amid trade tensions.

The company affirms its long-held commitment to Connecticut’s aerospace industry.

Selected school districts in Connecticut will offer free bus passes to high school students based on their schools' proximity to bus routes (check with school offices for details).

On Monday, Sept. 14, the University of Hartford launched its accelerated 3+1 Education Program for students to earn both a bachelor's and master’s degree in four years & receive a Hawk Alumni Scholarship during the final year.

After heavy rain flooded areas on Sunday, CT officials urged residents to report damage so the state can secure federal aid while noting that roads, rail, and the airport are now operating (officials say climate change is worsening the storms).

Connecticut's insurance department approved an 11.3% rate increase for 2027 state-regulated individual health plans + a 15.1% rise for small group policies covering about 220,000 people.

Elected officials criticized the hikes as unaffordable while open enrollment will begin Oct. 23.

UConn has announced its 2026-2027 Big East men's basketball schedule that begins with a Dec.

23 game against Georgetown. The season starts with exhibition games in October, followed by a 20-game slate of home and away contests (TV and venue details pending).