My latest Poderosas feature for @ctpublic.bsky.social is on Malby Rojas, as her popular New Haven bakery celebrates its first anniversary this month!

Thrilled to be able to join @frankiegraziano.bsky.social on @ctpublic.bsky.social's The Wheelhouse this morning to talk about CT Community News and the CT Student Journalism Collaborative. It is Local Journalism Appreciation Day here in CT! youtu.be/bN510Ux8Xgg?...

Connecticut’s U.S. Reps. @johnlarsonct.bsky.social and @delauro.house.gov want answers, after the Trump administration rescinded $715 million from a fund to make Puerto Rico’s energy grid more resilient. The two spoke with me for @ctpublic.bsky.social: www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-05...

An annual Holocaust commemoration event in Fairfield Tuesday night has added meaning for some residents who are still reeling from a recent antisemitic incident involving local high school students. bit.ly/4cG7m7w

As the population ages in CT and states across the country, there will be a bigger need for long-term care. And that’s going to lead to a bigger need for people who are trained to help. But the supply of these skilled workers is not keeping up with demand. bit.ly/4n1F2Qw

Doing a thorough tick check after spending time outdoors, wearing light clothing, and tucking your pants into your socks are all ways to reduce the risk of tick bites.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Thursday she is working to "shut down the bureaucracy of education," telling an audience in New Haven that she wants to diminish federal involvement in schools and give more discretion to states.

A man carrying an AR-style pistol in his backpack was detained by security guards after entering the Hartford headquarters of insurance giant Aetna Thursday morning, according to police.

Vacant parking lots and underutilized medical offices in Glastonbury will soon be home to new apartments. The former industrial park development on Nye Road will include 64 apartments, the majority of which will be designated affordable.

The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act. n.pr/41zHjZo

Boricuas of all ages gathered at the Borinqueneers Monument in New Britain on the fifth anniversary of the relatively new holiday: National Borinqueneers Day. U.S. Congress passed legislation making April 13 the date to honor the only segregated Latino unit, the 65th infantry regiment, in 2021.

Challenges are compounding for agriculture businesses in Connecticut, from rising costs for fuel and supplies to natural disasters. Billy Collins owns 400 acres of farmland. He estimates the annual fuel bill for his fleet of machines is at least $250,000. He expects it to rise 30% this year.

Some form of a universally free school breakfast for public students in Connecticut may end up becoming a reality after this year’s budget session. Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said she feels broadly optimistic the move will gain support from the state legislature.

Just 10 years ago, Connecticut had four professional baseball teams, three pro hockey teams, a pro tennis tournament every year in New Haven, and a WNBA franchise at Mohegan Sun. By next year in those four sports, we’ll be down to one pro baseball team and two pro hockey teams. And that’s it.

Late Connecticut State Rep. Quentin “Q” Williams was honored with a designation on the Connecticut Freedom Trail in Middletown, the city he represented. The Freedom Trail recognizes the accomplishments, contributions and history of Connecticut’s African American community.

Finally, a book that dares ask “What if Percy Jackson was Puerto Rican?” I spoke with “The Island of Forgotten Gods” author @victorpineiro.bsky.social about representation, Hurricane Maria PTSD and why Boricuas don’t know our own Taíno mythology for @ctpublic.bsky.social:

Por fin tenemos un libro que plantea la pregunta: “¿Y si Percy Jackson fuera puertorriqueño?”. Conversé con el autor de “The Island of Forgotten Gods”, @victorpineiro.bsky.social, sobre la representación, TEPT después de huracán María y mitología taína, para @ctpublic.bsky.social.

U.S. Rep. John Larson announced Tuesday he has introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, following his escalating threats to end “a whole civilization” if Iran doesn’t comply with a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

As one of the fastest-growing populations of U.S. sports fans, Latinos are expected to contribute one-third of the industry’s economic growth in the next decade. @ctpublic.bsky.social and @elnuevodia.bsky.social spoke with some of the Puerto Ricans helping shape coverage at @espn.com headquarters.

Over the course of two years, Connecticut went from being ranked the worst state for renters, to being ranked seventh best. That's according to consumer review company Consumer Affairs. Read more below:

These Puerto Rican leaders are making bilingual content for one of the fastest-growing audiences in the U.S. sports economy: Latinos. Learn more about the Boricuas behind the scenes at ESPN’s Connecticut headquarters here:

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There's a dynasty brewing in college basketball. In a fitting twist, UConn can cement that status by overcoming a Michigan powerhouse that's racking up historically impressive numbers, hoping to go down as one of the sport's greatest teams itself.

As energy prices rise and climate change intensifies, NPR wants to hear your questions about spending decisions you'll make that could reduce climate pollution and save you money.

UConn Hartford is now a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), meaning at least a quarter of the student body identifies as Latino, but Campus Dean Mark Overmyer-Velázquez said that designation comes with an asterisk.

Barbara Lopez is a founder of Make the Road Connecticut, an organization that fights for the rights of immigrant, Latino, and working-class communities. She looks back on her years of leadership and reflects on the lessons learned that will help her continue to grow as a leader.

The Museum of Connecticut History this month is unveiling a lifelike reproduction of Sgt. Stubby, a New Haven dog who became "the most decorated canine hero in American history" during World War I. He "alerted his compatriots to mustard gas attacks, and even helped capture a German spy."

People incarcerated in Connecticut often wait months to see a specialist, even after prison doctors have determined they need treatment, according to the state's independent correction ombuds.

There is no greater feeling in the world than working on a radio feature and trying to edit it down to time (four minutes in this case) and finishing a read-thru and having it come in like this

No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina are in the Final Four for the second straight season, just the second time the same teams have reached the sport's final weekend in consecutive years. n.pr/4lXRtfw

CT lawmakers have until April 1 to advance a bill that would increase registration fees for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. The additional revenue would go toward the state’s Special Transportation Fund, which covers a wide range of transportation needs including road and bridge repairs.

All-America forward Sarah Strong and her UConn teammates got quite a compliment from Geno Auriemma, their coach who donned a cowboy hat and did a little dance on the court after the undefeated Huskies made their 25th Final Four in the women’s NCAA Tournament.

A first-of-its-kind labor agreement will cover hundreds of fast food workers at 23 Connecticut highway service plazas, marking a rare union foothold in the fast food industry and a milestone for labor organizers nationwide.

The Puerto Rican community in Connecticut could be generating over $11.1 billion in economic activity in the state, where 8% of the population is Puerto Rican.

The third installment of the No Kings protests is scheduled for Saturday. Organizers are touting this Saturday’s planned demonstrations as “the largest single‑day protest in American history,” with thousands expected to rally at dozens of events in towns and cities across Connecticut.

When sick and injured animals are spotted along Connecticut’s shoreline, they often end up at Mystic Aquarium. It's part of the Animal Rescue Program, which Mystic launched in 1975. Learn more about the work through our latest Mini Doc:

Organizers are touting this Saturday’s planned No Kings demonstrations as “the largest single‑day protest in American history,” with thousands expected to rally at dozens of events in towns and cities across Connecticut.

Our Director @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social appeared on @ctpublic.bsky.social to frame where we are with the ongoing #measles outbreak and the role of health communicators during health crises like this.

Thanks for having me on to talk strikes, labor history, and collective power, @ctpublic.bsky.social! www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupt...

Intoxalock, a company that makes ignition interlock devices, said Sunday it has resumed normal operations after a cyberattack disrupted some services for hundreds of customers in Connecticut and elsewhere around the country.

Hundreds of Puerto Ricans and their allies gathered at the Connecticut State Capitol on Friday and Saturday for the University of Connecticut’s annual policy summit on the state’s largest group of Latinos.

Next250 is an initiative that aims to unite Americans around a set of values in a new Declaration of Interdependence, created through a series of listening sessions with U.S. residents.

Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill to tax sugary drinks sold in the state and use the money to fund free school meals for students. But the idea is drawing criticism from the business and restaurant industry, who say another tax will drive up prices for consumers.

State legislators are assessing a bill that if passed, would make school breakfast free for all students in public schools throughout Connecticut. It would also provide free lunches to students who qualify for reduced-cost meals.

Home for Good on New Park Avenue, sells high-quality homegoods and furniture at affordable prices. The store is a new branch of Journey Home, a nonprofit homeless service provider.

I enjoyed speaking about teens and social media on @ctpublic.bsky.social this week! If you are interested in this research, please give it a listen.

Bridgeport Police say they’re exploring new leads on the disappearance of Bianca Lebron who was ten-years old when she went missing in 2001. The city’s police department publicized a newly generated image Wednesday of what Lebron could look like now as a 34 year-old woman.

"How are teens actually consuming social media? And what kind of citizens of the internet are they becoming?" Wesleyan University professor @rbmann.bsky.social joins @ctpublic.bsky.social's "Where We Live" to discuss her research on the topic #highered #education #socialmedia

A proposed statewide policy would require Connecticut police to consider referring children suspected of misdemeanors to community services instead of arresting them. bit.ly/4uA7mwG

The project, known as Revolution Wind, is nearing the end of construction and will ultimately generate up to 704 megawatts of electricity — the equivalent of powering 350,000 homes. Construction on Revolution Wind is expected to be completed later this year. bit.ly/4bhHUTG