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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 12h

The “Families Belong Together Days of Action” campaign aims to protect immigrant families by building the community network of support in Danbury. That involves weekly canvassing efforts from advocates and volunteers through the end of November. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-10...

Pro-immigrant advocates inform Danbury families of their rights amid ICE crackdown

Danbury Unites for Immigrants launch a new canvassing campaign to share resources that protect immigrant families across the city.

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 12h

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 12h

The mother of a 12-year-old girl whose remains were found last week in a storage bin outside of an abandoned home in Connecticut has been charged in her death, along with her boyfriend and sister. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-10...

Mother and 2 others charged in death of child found in storage bin outside Connecticut home

The mother of a 12-year-old girl whose remains were found last week in a storage bin outside of an abandoned home in Connecticut has been charged in her death, along with her boyfriend and sister.

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 12h

Defending champion UConn picked up where it left off as the No. 1 team in the country in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason women's basketball poll released Tuesday. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-10...

UConn tops women's preseason AP Top 25 ahead of South Carolina, UCLA; SEC has 5 teams in top 10

Defending champion UConn picked up where it left off as the No. 1 team in the country in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason women's basketball poll released Tuesday.

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

A Statement from NPR’s Editor in Chief on the Pentagon’s Press Policy.
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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 1d

This hour on The Colin McEnroe Show, Chion Wolf takes your calls about whatever you want to talk about.

Give Chion a call during the 1 p.m. EDT hour about whatever you want to talk about. 888-720-9677.‌ www.ctpublic.org/show/the-col...

Chion Wolf takes your calls (again)!

This hour on The Colin McEnroe Show, Chion Wolf takes your calls about whatever you want to talk about.

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 1d

Experience Camps, a free, week-long sleepaway camp for kids who’ve experienced the death of a parent or sibling, expanded to Connecticut this summer at a new location in Kent. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-10...

For children grieving the loss of a parent, Experience Camps provides comfort and connection

Experience Camps, a free, week-long sleepaway camp for kids who’ve experienced the death of a parent or sibling, expanded to Connecticut this summer.

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 1d

CT Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker said the CT Fresh Ed program has several facets: helping local farmers & school districts get fresh food into school cafeterias, developing hands-on learning experiences, & building a resilient local food system. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-10...

CT invests in farm-to-school programming and local food initiatives

Officials announced the first round of this year’s CT Grown for CT Kids grants, a program that was once recommended for termination by Gov. Ned Lamont.

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 1d

Connecticut State Police have released hours of video footage after questions surfaced about whether they improperly stifled free speech by breaking up political demonstrations on highway bridges. www.ctpublic.org/news/investi...

Video: Body cam footage shows arrest of Connecticut highway protester

The videos offer a detailed picture of encounters between state police and protesters demonstrating on highway bridges in the New Haven area.

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 4d

🍂 For many, fall is when Connecticut's natural wonders sing; the weather cools, the state’s fair season heats up, and there are "things to do" a plenty!

Here are some of the highlights: bit.ly/3KHSMkm

12 things to do in Connecticut this fall

Connecticut Public’s "Where We Live" recently spoke to some diehard Nutmeggers about their favorite fall happenings in the state.

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Rachel Iacovone @racheliacovone.bsky.social · 5d

ON AIR: Mi gente Latina, it’s time to give to @ctpublic.bsky.social during our Fall Pledge Drive!

When you do, you support reporting like mine on the Puerto Rican communities here in Connecticut, plus our many other beats, daily shows, digital folks, and more. ctpublic.org/give

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 5d

Today's the last day to vote!

Vote for Connecticut Public’s "Generation Barney" in the Signal Awards Listener’s Choice before October 9th. Help us bring this award home!

Voting Link: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...

The Signal Listener's Choice Award needs YOU

I just voted for this finalist to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award. You should too.

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 5d

Griffin Hospital in Derby is opening an alternative emergency room for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.

The Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing (EmPATH) unit opened this week billing itself as the first unit of its type in the state. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-10...

https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-10-08/at-cts-griffin-hospital-a-new-er-alternative-opens-for-patients-in-a-mental-health-crisis‌

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 6d

This past Saturday, thousands of Puerto Ricans in Connecticut – where 8% of the population is Puerto Rican – came together to enjoy “Una más”, the last concert of Bad Bunny’s “No me quiero ir de aquí” residency. www.ctpublic.org/2025-10-06/b...

Bad Bunny reignites Puerto Rican diaspora in Connecticut after final show on the island

Thousands of Puerto Ricans gathered across the state, where they represent 8% of the population, to enjoy the live broadcast of the concert.

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 6d

Gov. Lamont did not commit to a special session, after demonstrators demanded one aimed at strengthening protections for immigrant communities. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-10...

CT activist released by ICE, colleague says at Capitol rally for immigrant protections

Gov. Lamont did not commit to a special session, after demonstrators demanded one aimed at strengthening protections for immigrant communities.

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 7d

There's so much fun to be had in autumn! Check out the Connecticut Public Community Calendar for events in your area. content.ctpublic.org/events/?_gl=....

Events Archive | Connecticut Public

Discover local events across Connecticut with the Connecticut Public Community Calendar. Explore arts, culture, and community happenings near you, or submit your own event to be reviewed and shared wi...

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NPR @npr.org · 8d

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted a controversial recommendation from outside vaccine advisers to tighten guidelines for the COVID vaccine.

The CDC says people must consult a health professional before COVID shot

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted a controversial recommendation from outside vaccine advisers to tighten guidelines for the COVID vaccine.

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 8d

Lorelai and Rory Gilmore's fictional hometown of Stars Hollow was born after Gilmore Girls creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino, stayed in northwestern Connecticut. 25 years after its premiere, 'Gilmore Girls' still inspires generations of fans. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-10...

25 years after its premiere, 'Gilmore Girls' still draws fans to small town Connecticut

Lorelai and Rory Gilmore's fictional hometown of Stars Hollow was born after Gilmore Girls creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino, stayed in northwestern Connecticut. The show premiered in the fall of 2000.

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 13d

Connecticut Public's @racheliacovone.bsky.social and El Nuevo Dia’s Itzel Rivera introduce themselves, and share more about their collaborative effort to cover Puerto Rican communities in Connecticut. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-10...

Meet the reporters covering Puerto Rican communities here in CT and on the island

Connecticut Public's Rachel Iacovone and El Nuevo Dia’s Itzel Rivera share more about their collaborative effort to cover Puerto Rican communities in Connecticut.

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you so much for your support! 💙

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Laura Haynes👩‍🔬⚾️🐾💙 @drlaurahaynes.bsky.social · 13d

I donate to my local public radio station @ctpublic.bsky.social. Do you?

NPR @npr.org · 13d

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 14d

A comprehensive review of police use-of-force cases in Connecticut shows many involve subjects in emotional distress. Researchers want to know why. www.ctpublic.org/the-reporter...

Reporter's Notebook: Why do CT police encounters with people in distress turn violent?

A comprehensive review of police use-of-force cases in Connecticut shows many involve subjects in emotional distress. Researchers want to know why.

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Frankie Graziano @frankiegraziano.bsky.social · 14d

NEW Wheelhouse, Wednesday October 1 on @ctpublic.bsky.social. What’ll it take to keep the @ctsunwnbanews.bsky.social in Connecticut? @blumenthal.senate.gov (D-Conn.) addresses a letter he wrote to the WNBA. We’ll also talk to him about the prospect of a government shutdown.

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 15d

Spirit Airlines will cease flights into and out of Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport in October.
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Spirit Airlines ending operations out of Bradley International Airport

The budget airline is also ending operations out of Minneapolis.

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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 15d

Experts point to a number of factors explaining why dolphins are appearing off Connecticut's so called gold coast in greater numbers.