Metro-North fare hikes could reach 10% in Connecticut, MTA says

Metro-North Railroad riders could soon be dishing out more money for trips to and from Connecticut. The MTA announced Monday it is considering raising the fares by as much as 10%.  The Connecticut Department of Transportation says it is seeking a 5% fare …

Connecticut Sun Face Off Against Seattle Storm in WNBA Showdown

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Connecticut Sun will host the Seattle Storm tonight at 7 p.m. EDT at Mohegan Sun Arena. This WNBA matchup will be broadcast live on ESPN 3 and can be streamed online. The Sun come into the game with a record of 4-20 and are looking …

Opinion |  60 Years of CHEFA: Investing In Connecticut’s Future

This year, the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) celebrates a milestone — 60 years of helping Connecticut’s nonprofits grow stronger so they can better serve Connecticut residents. But what does six decades of impact look like …

MTA to weigh up to 10% fare hike for Connecticut Metro-North riders

Connecticut rail commuters are set to face up to two 5% fare hikes, pending MTA approval of a Connecticut Department of Transportation proposal on Wednesday. The fare increase, which comes after a month of public hearings, would apply only to Metro-North …

Connecticut is 'The Pizza State,' according to new license plate

The pizza-themed plate includes Connecticut Foodshare's logo to bring awareness to their mission of combating food insecurity. CONNECTICUT, USA — Connecticut is "The Pizza State," according to a new license plate available through Connecticut …

Western Connecticut State Football Schedule 2025: Dates, Times And More

There’s no doubt that Western Connecticut State University’s recent success on the gridiron should have the Wolves optimistic about the 2025 college football season, but there also are some pretty big unknowns. The team will enter the new campaign as part …

MTA calls out Metro-North’s ‘scary’ double-digit rate hike proposal for Connecticut riders

Connecticut wants to raise fares on Metro-North Railroad riders by a whopping 10% — and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority signaled Monday it’ll back the hike despite calling it “scary” and “exorbitant.” The proposal from the Connecticut Department …

Fire departments across Connecticut step in to support Plainville department following line-of-duty death

On Monday, a ladder company and Battalion Chief from the Southington Fire Department came out to take over the watch, as well as engines from Bristol and Colchester. PLAINVILLE, Conn. — Firefighters across the state are lending a helping hand to the …

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Connecticut pizza state license plate now available

 The Connecticut Pizza State license plate is now available. Gov. Ned Lamont declared Connecticut the Pizza Capital of the United States and now the pizza plate is available as of Monday. The pizza state license plate says "The Pizza State" and …