CT’s homeless services providers are already considering the state’s needs & preparing requests for the next legislative session. While a potential special session this fall is still looming, providers are looking toward 2026. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

Join us for a lunch-time book talk with Zeke Hernandez, Wharton professor & author of "The Truth About Immigration." The first 100 who register and attend the event will receive a free copy of his book! Hernandez will sign books after the talk concludes. www.eventbrite.com/e/somos-ct-p...

Reading is one of the few ways people in prison can connect to the outside world. But access to books is limited. A Connecticut-based nonprofit called Freedom Reads is trying to change that. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

From June to October, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station collects an average of 300,000 mosquitoes and employs about a dozen seasonal workers to collect, identify and prepare them for testing. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

For NPR's Word of the Week: Things are getting spicy. We explain how a word referring to cinnamon and pepper turned less literal by the 19th century.

The 20th annual Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival brought out several icons of the food world to close out the last weekend of summer. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

A federal judge ruled on Monday that work can resume on Revolution Wind, a large and nearly complete offshore wind farm near Rhode Island. Construction on the project had been halted since Aug. 22, when the Trump administration issued a stop-work order. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

Look at us, assisting Veterans despite ongoing federal funding uncertainties (with dozens of our friends statewide!). Thanks to @ctpublic.bsky.social for chatting with us and CT Vets Affairs for an incredible Stand Down.

Local leaders are reacting to reports that the state of Connecticut is in talks to purchase three struggling hospitals in a deal approaching $400 million. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

Junta for Progressive Action and the Yale Peabody Museum are hosting free, family-friendly activities during the last weekend of September for Hispanic Heritage Month. bit.ly/47V6tG5

Veterans advocates in Stamford are raising awareness about various programs designed to assist veterans across the state in the midst of ongoing federal funding uncertainties. www.ctpublic.org/2025-09-19/c...

Pyrrhotite, the mineral that causes foundations to crumble is a common geohazard in Connecticut. Now the U.S. Geological Survey is performing aerial mapping across the state to identify it. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

For kids, back-to-school can be a time of big feelings. This @ctpublic.bsky.social article shows how Feel Your Best Self, a collaboration between the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry and @uconncsch.bsky.social, is helping children navigate heavy emotions. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

Tuesday marked the 10th annual celebration of Mexican Independence at the state Capitol building in Hartford. Census data estimates over 60,000 Mexicans live in Connecticut, making up the second largest Hispanic group in the state behind Puerto Ricans. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

Connecticut residents and visitors can expect a typical, vibrant showing from the state’s changing leaves this fall. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

Katie Dykes, commissioner of CT Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection joins the Wheelhouse on @ctpublic.bsky.social Wednesday at 9 am to discuss the federal government’s halting of an offshore wind project aimed at saving ratepayers money on their energy bills.

University researchers have released new findings into how Connecticut police use force on the job, from pointing their guns at people to subduing them with electrical shocks or tackling them to the ground. www.ctpublic.org/news/investi...

The nation’s largest pro-housing conference is convening in New Haven this week to discuss ways to increase housing and make it more accessible for residents. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

Hartford-area Congressman John Larson announced his reelection campaign Friday. The Democrat held his campaign kick-off at a union hall in East Hartford. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

Connecticut saw a 9.5% increase in homelessness this year, down from the 13% increase last year. Nationwide there was an 18% increase in homelessness. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

Connecticut political leaders are reacting with condemnation and sorrow following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09... www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

The debut of updated COVID-19 vaccines has gotten off to a clunky start in many states. Limits on who can get the shots & prescription requirements are confusing customers, leaving some people worried about whether they will get protection from the virus this fall. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

A new report shows that 40%, about 580,000, Connecticut households is living from paycheck to paycheck, or is one emergency away from financial crisis, according to the United Way. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

The Connecticut Siting Council signaled it would approve United Illuminating’s proposal to build taller monopoles along the Metro-North New Haven line, reversing an earlier informal decision in the summer. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

BOGO tickets on sale now for Chion Wolf's Audacious LIVE Show and Tell event! Grab your tickets now: www.eventbrite.com/e/audacious-...

A new study by housing advocacy nonprofit, Partnership for Strong Communities, analyzes the level of housing assistance needed in Connecticut and what demand the Connecticut’s Rental Assistance Program (RAP) meets. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

As students return to classrooms, Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainments continue across Connecticut. Despite fears, one of the most diverse districts is telling parents to send their kids to school — because it might be the safest place. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...

@ctpublic.bsky.social covered new research by the Partnership’s Dr. Samaila Adelaiye on why expanding programs like RAP are a cost effective way to support CT families facing housing insecurity and unaffordability. Listen: www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09... #CTHousing #RentalAssitance

It's back-to-school time, and right now nearly 500 students are homeless in CT “It is possible for us to end child homelessness in CT if we had the stable foundation of affordable homes that every child needs," our Margaret LeFever tells @ctpublic.bsky.social www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-08...

Thanks to @ctpublic.bsky.social for including Connecticut's Old State House on your Fall 2025 "Things to Do in CT" Bingo Card. Check it out! ctpublic.org/news/2025-09.... Come tour this historic landmark and make a day it. #ctoldstatehouse

The New Haven high school student who was taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in July may end up missing just the first few days of the new school year. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-08...

Connecticut's festival season is back. From skillet-throwing competitions to pie-eating contests and agricultural fairs, celebrations are happening across the state. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-08...

August is National Black Business month. Hartford-based lobbyist and business owner Chris Cloud reflects on building a government relations firm and advising clients through change. www.ctpublic.org/news/politic...

Chion Wolf and the Audacious team return for another Show & Tell—LIVE at Willimantic Brewing Company on September 15! Bringing an object is encouraged but optional. Doors open at 5 pm; the fun begins with opening remarks at 6:00. Tickets are limited! Get them here: bit.ly/4mF3bvj

New Haven Public Schools are working with the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, California on a special initiative aimed at sparking collaboration across the city’s arts community. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-08...

A new apartment complex in Farmington is complete with dozens of affordable units, including some which accommodate adults with special needs, allowing them to safely exercise their independence. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-08...

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has officially launched a formal investigation into the enforcement tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Connecticut and around the nation. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-08...

Fall in Connecticut feels longer and warmer. It's an opportunity to garden more, so start planting quick maturing, cool weather loving greens like spinach, lettuce, arugula, escarole, kale and Swiss chard. www.ctpublic.org/show/connect...

Let us know your go-to #fashion tips, #advice for dressing nice, or life hacks that make looking and feeling good possible below!

For the first half of today's show, Colin will take your calls about whatever you want to talk about. Then, Sen. Chris Murphy joins Colin for a check-in on state matters and a chat about Capitol Hill. Give us a call to join their live conversation: 888-720-9677.

Norwalk and state officials are criticizing Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) agents for recent apprehensions across Connecticut, including Norwalk, after a widely-shared video showed a man being tased by ICE agents in mid-August. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-08...

Connecticut’s congressional delegation has requested tens of millions of dollars in federal funding to support projects in their districts and statewide that range from infrastructure initiatives to local museums to affordable housing development. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-08...

Do you remember watching “Sesame Street?” What about “Avenue Q?” Some of the artists who serve as the talent behind the puppets on those programs got their start at UConn's Puppet Arts program — the only program in the country where a student can get a degree in puppetry.

Connecticut residents are used to checking for ticks at home, but experts are warning those traveling abroad to keep an eye out for the pests overseas, as well. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-08...

Committed to elevating and honoring Black voices, Connecticut Public highlights diverse narratives and community stories from across the state. Explore podcasts, documentaries, local news and talk shows, all spotlighting diverse perspectives and stories here: www.ctpublic.org/black-voices

CT's beloved festival season is back! From skillet-throwing competitions to pie-eating contests and agricultural fairs, celebrations are happening across the state. Read here to check out some of the upcoming seasonal celebrations: www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-08...

When Connecticut lawmakers finalized the state budget two years ago, they included earmarks worth millions for local organizations. Earmarks let powerful lawmakers funnel money to favored groups in their districts. www.ctpublic.org/news/investi...

As high school sports ramp up across Connecticut, athletic trainers are keeping an eye on extreme heat. The state has activated extreme heat protocols four times this year. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-08...

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