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Connecticut officials and health advocates are pushing for clean energy solutions after Hartford ranked as America's 8th worst "Asthma Capital." The state now has a chance to lead by example by converting a government heating system from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
A group of 50 Connecticut moms dressed as zombies has raised $1.3 million since 2016 for metastatic breast cancer research through creative dance performances. Their unconventional approach combines fun with purpose, proving community fundraising can be both impactful and joyful.
A Connecticut engineer volunteers with 4-H to mentor teens through robotics, transforming quiet students into confident leaders. The program teaches engineering alongside life skills like public speaking, teamwork, and problem-solving.
A small Connecticut town has transformed what most people throw away into rich compost, creating a community-wide program that schools, farms, and residents now celebrate as a model for the nation. Lyme just earned state recognition for five sustainability initiatives, with its food waste program leading the way.
A stuffed Paddington Bear left behind at a Connecticut airport found his way home to Texas thanks to the power of social media. Within hours of posting a photo, airport staff connected the beloved toy with his worried family.
Boston Marathon champion Amby Burfoot is attempting to become the first person ever to complete a marathon in eight consecutive decades of life. The 80-year-old will run his hometown Hartford Marathon in October, potentially setting a Guinness World Record that no runner has achieved before.
Electric vehicle ownership in Connecticut keeps growing even as federal support disappears. More than 75,000 EVs now cruise the state's roads, proving drivers love the savings and experience.
After spending 320 days in the hospital waiting for a heart transplant, first grader Lincoln Stanger and his family created a foundation that has already helped more than a dozen families facing the same journey. The Love from Lincoln, Hope from Hailey Foundation provides grants and ongoing support to families waiting for organ transplants.
A Connecticut school district has proven that post-pandemic recovery is real, with students showing steady gains in reading, math, and science over four consecutive years. The district's success offers a roadmap for schools nationwide still working to bounce back.
Nearly 35,000 more Connecticut students are showing up to class regularly, and their academic performance is climbing across every subject and demographic group. After four years of steady gains, the state is now targeting scores beyond pre-pandemic levels.
Ashley Taunton stopped to help three stranded teenagers on a Connecticut highway and was hit by another car. Now Taylor Swift's $50,000 donation is helping her family through recovery and inspiring them to pay it forward.
A New Haven childcare center is solving two crises at once by building free homes for teachers who can't afford rent on $31,000 salaries. The nation's first teacher housing village is already changing lives and keeping quality educators in the classroom.