CT Board of Education approves state intervention in Bridgeport schools
The state’s concerns include a $38M budget deficit, inadequate special education services and conflict among the local board ...
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Teens, 13 and 17, accused of stealing car with toddler inside at Connecticut gas station
STRATFORD, Connecticut (WABC) -- Two teenagers, ages 13 and 17, are facing multiple charges after police say they stole a car with a 3-year-old toddler inside. It happened on Wednesday just before 3 p ...
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart files to run for Connecticut office in likely bid for governor
The sixth-term mayor Erin Stewart, of New Britain, said last fall she will not seek a new term in 2025. Now she is likely to run for governor in Connecticut.
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Bridgeport officials at odds over planned state intervention into schools
Connecticut state education officials have voted to intervene in operations at Bridgeport Public Schools, which is facing a major budget deficit and low student success rates.
Connecticut to consider release of Bridgeport killer cannibal as victim’s family raises concerns
Every month for five years after Tyree Lincoln Smith was found not guilty of a cannibalistic killing because he was insane at the time, Talitha Frazier said she called the state's secure mental ...
Three newborn puppies found dead in bags in Bridgeport
Three newborn puppies were found dead in bags in Bridgeport on Wednesday afternoon and an investigation is underway into how the puppies died and who left them. Bridgeport Animal Control found the ...
Three newborn puppies found dead, frozen in bags in Connecticut
Three newborn puppies were found dead and frozen in bags in Bridgeport on Wednesday afternoon and an investigation is underway into how the puppies died and who left them. Bridgeport Animal Control ...
Citing Bridgeport killer Peeler and Jan. 6 rioters, Blumenthal proposes pardon, clemency reform
The U.S. senator from Connecticut said presidents' "pardon and clemency power has operated in the shadows," and the time for reform had come.
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Connecticut school board takes action to help Bridgeport Public Schools
State Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker HARTFORD – Bridgeport Public Schools’ current $38 million budget gap has led the state Board ...
Biden clemency for 'non-violent' inmates includes Connecticut child killer
Adrian Peeler convicted of conspiracy to murder in case that left a mother and her son dead before they could testify against his brother, another killer.
CT Board of Education approves state intervention in school district with budget, leadership woes
The state Department of Education was OKed to intervene amid growing concerns regarding special education services, a looming ...
We must develop real alternatives for Bridgeport students
The no-cost private Covenant School in Bridgeport shows us that there are better ways to help struggling students.