The Hartford Courant and the New York Post both claim to be the nation’s oldest continuously published newspaper. Some thought the debate was settled more than 50 years ago, but apparently not.
Read MoreThe U.S. Postal Service has issued four new Presorted First-Class Mail stamps featuring striking photographs of bridges - including a bridge well-known to Connecticut travelers, but less so to people across the nation. For residents of Portland and Middletown, the stamp features a very familiar site.
Read MoreThe Jordan Porco Foundation’s “Fresh Check Day was established a decade ago in Connecticut with a basic premise: to provide the mental health messaging needed to spark conversation and education, and reduce the stigma associated with this topic with peer centered activities,
Read MoreWestern Connecticut State University in Danbury is offering a new degree for students interested in health, wellness and fitness as well as business. The B.S. in Health and Wellness Management integrates these interests into a comprehensive degree program that caters to students who want to start or manage a business that focuses on the health, wellness and/or fitness industries.
Read MoreMore than 1.5 million mattresses have been recycled in Connecticut since the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) started its Bye Bye Mattress program in 2015.
Read MoreAlbertus Magnus College in New Haven has been awarded fa grant rom the State of Connecticut’s Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF), totaling $3,111,324, the largest single grant in the College’s 98-year history.
Read MoreConnecticut Attorney General William Tong has joined 42 attorneys general throughout the country suing Meta in federal and state courts alleging that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens. At the same time, Meta falsely assured the public that these features are safe and suitable for young users.
Read MoreWith the second-highest electricity rates in the country, going solar is a great way to offset costly utility bills and see a good return on investment. Which may explain why a newly released ranking of the best states for solar places Connecticut in the top 10.
Read MoreJust in time for fall foliage, Connecticut has launched a new website, CTParks.com, highlighting Connecticut State Parks. The website offers visitors what state officials describe as “an innovative online platform showcasing Connecticut State Parks in a more exciting, user-friendly way to help them engage with, learn about, and access state parks and the areas around them.”
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