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High school track athletes from Bristol, Connecticut pushed through brutal heat to deliver championship performances and personal bests. Three runners earned prestigious All-Conference honors while setting the stage for upcoming state competitions.
Students across six Connecticut towns can now apply for a $2,000 scholarship to pursue careers that help the planet. The Bristol Garden Club is investing in the next generation of environmental stewards.
The Bristol Little League Softball All Stars claimed their first New England Regional Championship with a comeback win, punching their ticket to the World Series. The victory united a city that has hosted this tournament for years but never had their own team competing.
Connecticut is channeling $15 million from the Volkswagen emissions scandal into projects that will actually clean the air residents breathe. The state's turning corporate wrongdoing into environmental wins for communities across Connecticut.
Connecticut's investment in early childhood education has hit a historic $700 million milestone, marking a major win for the state's youngest learners. State leaders gathered in Hartford Friday to celebrate the growing endowment that promises a brighter future for Connecticut families.
The world's most beloved naturalist didn't just make groundbreaking wildlife films. He quietly built an entire industry in Bristol that now produces 80% of the world's top nature documentaries.
Connecticut is on track to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 34% from 2001 levels by 2030 while saving families money on their energy bills. The state proves environmental progress and economic growth can happen together.
Connecticut just funded its first four housing projects designed to revitalize downtowns and help families afford to live near transit. The projects will create more than 260 new apartments across three towns in just two years.
Connecticut just passed a bill extending solar incentives through 2035 and giving home battery systems a major advantage. Starting in 2028, homeowners who pair solar panels with batteries will get unlimited incentives while standalone solar faces caps.
Connecticut just powered up with clean energy from its first offshore wind farm. Revolution Wind marks a major milestone in the state's journey toward renewable energy independence.
Connecticut is installing 370 new electric vehicle charging ports across state properties as part of a plan to electrify 780 government vehicles by 2030. The $3 million project marks a major step toward cleaner transportation for state workers.
Connecticut is installing 370 new electric vehicle charging stations for its state fleet, following infrastructure upgrades across state-owned properties. The move sets the stage for replacing hundreds of gas-powered government vehicles with electric alternatives.
A small Connecticut city just secured federal funding that will help local manufacturers lead America's clean energy future. The investment supports companies building fuel cells for space missions and underwater exploration while creating good jobs.
Over 500 students explored career pathways at a new pharmaceutical innovation lab in Connecticut. The hands-on learning center connects classroom science to real-world medicine development.
Court-appointed volunteers are changing lives for Connecticut children in foster care, helping them find stability and permanent homes. Research shows these caring adults cut the chances of kids returning to foster care by half.
The Women's Rugby World Cup Trophy visited Bristol's Lockleaze Sports Centre, inspiring local women and girls through free rugby sessions and community celebration. The event showcased how rugby is becoming more accessible for everyone.
Connecticut's Siting Council just greenlit a solar project that will transform 30 acres of vacant farmland into clean energy for Manchester. The facility will generate enough power to make a real difference while protecting the environment.
Everyday residents in Connecticut are becoming citizen scientists to protect frogs and toads in their local wetlands. Their observations feed into a national conservation database that's making a real difference for amphibian survival.
A retired FBI special agent received a Community Hero Award for his work helping Connecticut synagogues and Jewish organizations stay safe amid rising antisemitism. Michael Shanbrom now dedicates his expertise to training communities on security and awareness.
Four matches at Bristol's Ashton Gate Stadium brought £47.7 million into the local economy, the highest total of any host city outside London. Over 92,000 fans from around the world filled hotels, restaurants, and shops while celebrating women's rugby.
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