Good morning, Hartford.

A 2025 analysis found that Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport scored over 70 (out of 100) on walkability compared to a U.S. average of 40.5, showing that more errands can be done on foot in these areas.

CT Mirror launches dedicated arts and culture coverage today under the guidance of Lucy Gellman, a longtime local journalist set to build a team of freelancers.

The initiative will explore art funding, community events and diverse cultural experiences.

CT State has expanded manufacturing training across 13 locations and enrolls over 1,700 students, including a new optics fabrication certificate at CT State Norwalk.

Information sessions at CT State Manchester on Oct. 13 and CT State Tunxis on Oct. 14 will offer details for prospective students.

Landlords are offering tenants a monthly fee deposit instead of a lump sum security deposit, a move housing advocates say could hurt lower income renters using vouchers.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Sen. Elizabeth Warren have urged the FTC to investigate and regulate these fee structures.

Connecticut’s next governor must act this winter to ease rising heating oil costs statewide as candidate Ryan Fazio suggests suspending taxes (gas, diesel, and home heating oil) and candidate Ned Lamont proposes using a special relief fund; oil now costs over $5.50 per gallon.

Candidates for governor Lamont and Fazio discussed rising home heating oil prices as temperatures dropped earlier today — proposing measures to help households manage higher energy bills amid the colder weather.

Today, Valley Regional beat Cromwell-Portland in a decisive game to keep its undefeated season alive.

The win highlights the team's continued strong performance as they prepare for upcoming matchups.

Runners are training for the upcoming Eversource Hartford Marathon scheduled to take place later this week in Hartford (organizer details pending).