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Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo named its first-ever red panda cub Pabu after a public vote among three choices.

Born June 24 to first-time parents Ponya and Pilot, Pabu (Tibetan for fluffball) is quickly becoming a fan favorite and will soon join his family at the Natt Family Red Panda Habitat.

On July 12, residents near an Oxford compressor station were startled when two equipment failures triggered a loud jet engine-like sound and a 45-minute natural gas release - officials confirmed that public safety was not threatened but locals remain uneasy about future occurrences.

The property-and-casualty insurer The Hartford will have a new CEO next year after Christopher Swift completes his nearly 13-year run.

The leadership transition marks a key moment as the company prepares to name his successor.

WeHa United in Jazz will be held on Sunday, Oct.

4 at Blue Back Square in West Hartford from 2-5 p.m. The free event features Gerald Veasley as headliner and the Conard High School Jazz Combo, with a rain plan to move to Town Hall auditorium — 50 South Main St.

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo introduced its first red panda cub, Pabu, chosen by a public vote among three names, and will soon feature the new cub in educational exhibits + family programs.

USJ’s men’s and women’s tennis teams partner with ACEing Autism to offer tennis clinics at the Elizabeth Ferry Speer Tennis Complex in West Hartford.

Clinics for children ages 5 to 18 and volunteers will run on Sundays (Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1) from 10 to 11 a.m.; registration is now open.

A new analysis finds that Connecticut teachers rank sixth nationally in average pay — but local housing costs and inflation shift that advantage.

The report highlights how real income is impacted by living expenses.

Connecticut lawmakers have passed regulations allowing plug-in solar panels on balconies to cut utility costs without needing permits.

Safety standards for these systems still must be finalized (experts say that modifications may be required for safe installation) as full benefits remain pending.

Connecticut SNAP benefit amounts will increase today while new federal work rules have already caused some residents to lose benefits.

Affected residents should verify their eligibility for continued support.

A nearly vacant 19-story office building in East Hartford at 111 Founders Plaza will be converted into about 250 apartments — renovations start early next year.

The $90 million project includes $9 million in state grants and may offer some affordable units as local officials work to boost housing options.

UConn and Syracuse will meet at Pratt + Whitney Stadium in East Hartford this Saturday at 12 p.m. for their 15th contest since 2004, with the Huskies aiming to break a six-game losing streak against the Orange.