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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ANNOUNCES COURT ORDER TO UNWIND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S UNLAWFUL CANCELLATION OF SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS

Dec 25, 2025 Alex

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong announced today that a federal judge found that the U.S. Department of Education acted unlawfully by abruptly discontinuing previously approved grants to fund mental health professionals in K-12 schools following a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Tong and 15 other attorneys general. The states successfully argued that the department acted illegally when it told grantees it would discontinue the mental health program grants because they conflicted with the Trump administration’s new priorities. U.S. District Court Judge Kymberly Evanson of the Western District of Washington granted the states’ summary judgment motion and ordered the two sides to meet and agree on a timeline for the department to make lawful continuation decisions. “Trump lawlessly took…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES CONNECTICUT’S SEVERE COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL BEGINNING AT 5PM ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Dec 24, 2025 Alex

HARTFORD, CT — Governor Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol will be activated beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and will remain in effect until 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, due to an expected blast of arctic air across the state. State officials warn that while temperatures may be typical early on Christmas Day, conditions will deteriorate after sunset, with overnight wind chills dropping into the single digits and near zero in some areas. Gusty winds up to 20 miles per hour are expected to intensify the cold and increase the risk for those exposed to the elements. The protocol is designed to protect vulnerable populations by ensuring statewide coordination between state…

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BRIDGEPORT MAN CAPTURED AT THE CANADIAN BORDER HOURS AFTER ATTEMPTING TO MURDER HIS EX-WIFE IN BRIDGEPORT

Dec 24, 2025 Alex

A 33-year-old city man was captured at the Canadian border on Wednesday after attempting to shoot and kill his ex-wife in the East End of Bridgeport less than 24 hours earlier. A prompt investigation by the Bridgeport Police Department determined that Joao Victor Borges De Queiroz was hiding in the trunk of his ex-wife's car when she left for work on Tuesday.  Borges De Queiroz then fired a shot at her after he pushed down the rear seat of the car.  The bullet went through the front windshield, narrowly missing his ex-wife, who is also 33 years old. Borges De Queiroz then choked the victim from behind as she drove for safety.  She was eventually able to disarm her ex-husband…

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Inside the Matias Christmas Light Show: Nearly 19,000 Lights, One Incredible Display

Dec 24, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/T0E8zXzWFaU What looks like a festive neighborhood attraction from the street is, behind the scenes, a carefully engineered light show powered by technology, creativity, and countless hours of work. The Matias Christmas Light Show on Jennings Avenue in Bridgeport features an impressive setup of six controllers networked together and connected to a central computer. Each controller manages sections of the display, allowing the entire show to be fully programmed and synchronized to music using specialized lighting software. Every individual light — known as a “pixel” — can be controlled by color, movement, and timing, down to a single bulb. One of the standout features of the display is the massive Mega Tree, which consists of 16 vertical strands with 100…

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Bridgeport

Huge Accident At The Bridgeport Train Station

Dec 23, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

A Greater Bridgeport Transit bus struck a wall at the train station, and a total of 6 vehicles are involved, including the bus. The area is currently closed to all traffic. Unconfirmed radio reports said there were multiple injuries and that the area is closed for an accident investigation. It is not known if the trains will stop at the Bridgeport station. Let us know in the comments if anyone knows. This is breaking news, and the details can/will change. 2025-12-23@7:41pm #Bridgeport CT #MTA

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER ANTHONY ANTHONY TO LEAVE STATE SERVICE

Dec 21, 2025 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Anthony Anthony, who has served as Connecticut’s chief marketing officer since March 2023, will depart state service effective February 6, 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity. Under Anthony, statewide brand perception shifted dramatically – from “boring, small, expensive” in 2021, to a modern identity anchored in cultural identity, history, and an unexpected rallying cry: pizza. Anthony spearheaded the strategic rebrand of the state launched in October 2023, better positioning Connecticut within national economic conversations while supporting recent population growth, business recruitment, and visitor spending. By aligning tourism, business recruitment, resident pride, and innovation messaging, the state saw massive growth in public engagement and global visibility. Since 2022, Connecticut’s earned media…

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