Bridgeport Seeks Federal Safety Grant for East Main Street Reconstruction
Bridgeport is seeking federal funding for an East Main Street redesign, but the grant remains pending and no construction schedule has been set.
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Hollywood schedules Aug. 6 community meeting on the 1301 South Ocean Drive redevelopment
Hollywood, FL residents can question the team behind the proposed 1301 South Ocean Drive redevelopment at a free Aug. 6 community meeting.
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Waterbury Branch trains replaced by buses through May 31, 2027
Waterbury Branch riders are using accessible buses instead of trains through May 31, 2027, with earlier departures during station and track upgrades.
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DC PLUG undergrounding: Nebraska Ave NW westbound lanes closed July 7–Aug. 7
Washington DC – DDOT says DC PLUG work will close two westbound lanes on Nebraska Ave NW (Nevada Ave to Connecticut Ave) for about a month, July 7–Aug. 7.
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Nebraska Ave NW lane closures for DC PLUG Feeder 467 begin July 7
DDOT says Nebraska Ave NW (Nevada Ave NW to Connecticut Ave NW) will have 24-hour, two-lane closures starting July 7 through Aug. 7 for DC PLUG Feeder 467.
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FDA flags undeclared tuna in Aldi kimbap sold in 20 jurisdictions
FDA says an ALDI kimbap recall for undeclared tuna can trigger serious reactions for fish-allergic shoppers.
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New Haven commuters face 5% rail fare hike July 1; monthly ticket $518.50
New Haven CT – CTDOT’s July 1 rail fare hike lifts New Haven Line monthly tickets to $518.50, adding recurring costs for Union Station commuters.
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Bristol red-light cameras move ahead, but tickets aren’t starting yet
Bristol CT – Council approval moved the red-light camera plan forward, but CTDOT approval, vendor selection and installation still have to happen first.
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New Haven commuters face a second Metro-North fare hike July 1
New Haven CT – Metro-North fares rise July 1, with Union and State Street in Zone 21 and a monthly ticket to Grand Central increasing to $518.50.
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Shelton road work is stacking up this spring, with Route 8, Howe Avenue, and Isinglass Road all in play
Shelton drivers are facing overlapping spring road work on Route 8, Howe Avenue, and Isinglass Road, with delays possible into June and beyond.
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Bridgeport budget hearings put school funding at the center of the 2026-27 fight
Bridgeport CT – City budget hearings on April 21 put school funding front and center, with residents pressing for nearly $400 million for education.
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Bridgeport budget hearings put taxes, schools, and relief programs back in focus
Bridgeport CT – City Council budget hearings are underway, with taxes, school funding, and relief programs for seniors, veterans, and renters still open for review.
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Bridgeport budget hearings are underway. What the proposed tax cut and spending plan could actually mean for residents
Bridgeport CT – Budget hearings are active as the city reviews a $622.4 million plan with a lower mill rate, but many tax bills could still rise after revaluation.
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Bridgeport bus riders may avoid deep service cuts if state budget proposal holds
Bridgeport CT – A Connecticut budget proposal could help Greater Bridgeport Transit avoid 30% bus cuts, but riders still need a final deal before July 1.
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Bridgeport bus riders may get budget relief, but GBT service cuts are not off the table yet
Bridgeport riders got a proposed $7.6 million state budget boost, but GBT still says major bus cuts could start July 1 if final budget talks fall short.
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Bridgeport growth brief: budget, housing stability, and a public safety loss
Bridgeport, CT – April 3, 2026 – Bridgeport’s week centered on a firefighter’s death, a budget plan with school aid, and resilience funding steps.
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West Haven Daily: School Speaker Dustup and Growth Talks Ahead
West Haven, UT — February 7, 2026 — A quiet weekend sees one big story at Rocky Mountain Junior High and a look ahead to a key Staker Farms hearing.
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New London Daily Briefing: February 7, 2026
New London, CT — February 7, 2026 — Downtown revival, bitter cold, a new art exhibit and student activism are shaping a busy winter weekend in the city.
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West Springfield Daily Briefing: Bridge Rescue and Winter Safety
West Springfield, MA — February 7, 2026 — Rescue on Memorial Bridge, sidewalk snow rules, and road safety talks lead today’s local news update.
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Daily Torrington Brief: Arrest tied to city warrant, school roof funding, city meetings ahead
Torrington, CT — February 6, 2026 — An out-of-state arrest tied to a Torrington warrant, school roof funding talks, and a look at key city meetings coming up.
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Norwich Daily Brief: Robbery Investigation and State Review of Police Chase
Norwich, CT — February 6, 2026 — Police probe an armed gas station robbery as state officials review a trooper’s use of force after a high-speed chase.
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New Officer Joins Shelton Police; Cannabis Dispensary Appeal Ends
Shelton, CT — February 6, 2026 — Police added an experienced officer this week, while courts closed the book on a long-running cannabis zoning dispute.