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Henry Fernandez asked voters in Dixwell to choose him as the next mayor - but to vote him out if he fails in a crucial task, "dramatically improving public schools." Fernandez , one of seven Democrats seeking to succeed retiring two-decade-incumbent Mayor John DeStefano, returned repeatedly to the topic of dramatic school improvement during a ... (more)

WestportNow has won 10 citations, including three first place prizes, in the 2012 Society of Professional Journalists Connecticut Chapter Excellence in Journalism competition.

Three days after the feds arrested Josemaria Islas and began the process of sending him back to Mexico, the New Havener secured "a minor triumph." Islas , an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, has become a cause celebre for immigrant advocates as he fights deportation stemming from what he calls a wrongful arrest based on a mistaken identity.

Quinnipiac University recognized employees for reaching service milestones of ranging from 10 to 45 years during an annual ceremony held May 21, in the Athletics and Recreation Center on the Mount Carmel Campus.

A massive, 11-year study of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney is coming to an end with what could be definitive information about fatal occupational illnesses at Connecticut plants.

In 12-step programs, from the get-go they warn us that there will be suicides. When it comes to the sorts of things human beings join 12-step programs for, the options are do it right, or kill yourself, go insane, or spend most of your life in prison.

A little drizzle didn't stop "Action Jackson," Spiderman, the Mob Squad, and far-flung drill teams from rolling, stomping and roaring down Dixwell Avenue Sunday for the annual Freddie Fixer parade.

Sundiata Keitazulu took the city bus Sunday to a mayoral candidates' debate - and discovered many of his opponents had not done so in years, in part, they said, because of a "broken" transit system.

A bill aimed at prohibiting those under the age of 18 from using commercial tanning beds was amended on the state Senate floor last week, sparking complaints from health advocates who say there is clear evidence of the dangers of youngsters contracting skin cancer from using the facilities.

The city went public Tuesday with phase one of a developer's plan for the Coliseum lot: A strollable "town square" with five- or six-story apartment buildings; top-of-the-line wine shops and restaurants; and a "woonerf" - a special lane for pedestrians and cyclists, not drivers - that takes you to State Street.

Naugatuck will receive close to $1 million to clean up a contaminated former industrial property downtown that the borough plans to buy this week.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy came to town Monday to announce a $2 million state grant for demolition and clean up of the long-derelict National Welding factory, clearing the way for the property's eventual redevelopment.

Stag Arms Introduces Modified Rifle The newly designed Stag-22, left. and the Stag AR-15, right, is illegal, the Stag-22 is legal in Connecticut.

The first union leaders have spoken in this year's mayoral race - and thrown their institutional weight behind Henry Fernandez, a former top aide to a man they supported for decades.

Seeing that we are already into the second week of May I have to make some overdue announcements before they become long overdue.

After public criticism that its search was too rushed, the school board is taking more time to hear public feedback and find the right candidate to replace outgoing schools Superintendent Reginald Mayo.

Quinnipiac University students Liana Vicari, left, of Commack, NY, and Elan DeLuca, of Princeton, NJ, spend some time with therapy dog Aubry, while participating in a occupational therapy study at the school's North Haven, Conn.

Advocates and clients from social justice agencies are asking the questions tonight as six mayoral candidates square off in a debate.

North Haven 's Chief Elected Official, Michael J. Freda was recently appointed by the Governor's office to be a member of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council .

The event is entitled the "New Haven Mayoral Social Justice Debate." It begins Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in the north wing cafeteria of Gateway Community College's downtown campus.