Connecticut
Four of Connecticut’s five House representatives have been targeted by bomb threats on the US Thanksgiving holiday. Jahana Hayes, Jim Himes, John Larson and Joe Courtney – all Democrats – said they were notified by police that a threat had been made against them. In each case, no evidence of an explosive was found. Connecticut’s […]
Several Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut have been targeted by bomb threats on their homes, the lawmakers or their offices said on Thursday. Jim Himes, Joe Courtney and John Larson all reported that their homes were the subject of bomb threats. Police who responded said they found no evidence of a bomb on the […]
A Harwinton man has pleaded guilty to illegally entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Richard Crosby Jr. was initially charged with one felony count and five misdemeanors for entering the U.S. Senate Chamber. As a part of a plea deal, Crosby pleaded guilty to four of the counts – all misdemeanors – including […]
Connecticut Pastor Elected President of Nation’s Largest Black Protestant Denomination U.S. News & World Report Source link
Connecticut pastor elected president of nation’s largest Black Protestant denomination Lufkin Daily News Source link
Connecticut Democrats unanimously endorsed U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term on Saturday, praising his efforts on gun control, immigration reform and foreign policy. Murphy’s enthusiastic backing from the party faithful happened quickly at the Democratic State Convention, held at the Mohegan Sun resort and casino. He had no opposition. With 1,425 delegates on […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced Monday the $3 million in “quick release” emergency relief funding to help cover the costs of repairs to Interstate 95 in Norwalk after last week’s fiery crash involving a fuel truck damaged an overpass. The inferno following the crash damaged the Fairfield Avenue overpass beyond repair, […]
A livestream of the service for Sen. Lieberman will be available above in this article beginning about 15 minutes before it starts. The funeral for former U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman will be held on Friday morning in Stamford. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 29 at Congregation Agudath Sholom, at 301 Strawberry Hill […]
The United States Secret Service is looking to recruit current college and graduate students from Connecticut. From February 26-29, Secret Service recruiters will be on the University of Hartford campus conducting interviews, physical fitness tests, and written examinations to find the ideal candidates. The process is open to students from all colleges in Connecticut. “We’re […]
You can learn how African Americans have impacted Connecticut through history and now in an upcoming event that also will be held on Facebook live. The New Haven Museum and Connecticut Explored magazine will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the publication of “African American Connecticut Explored,”— which the museum said “is the first collection, comprising […]
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