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New Jersey Leads U. S. Schools With Strong Scores and Smart Spending

July 25, 2026

New Jersey has earned a top spot in the latest ranking of U. S. public‑school systems, according to an independent study that weighed safety and quality across every state and Washington, D. C. The report gives the Garden State a solid 67. 41 out of 80 points, placing it third nationwide and confirm

education

Connecticut Boosts Paraeducator Numbers with Free Training

July 24, 2026

Connecticut is tackling a serious shortage of paraeducators, the support staff who help teachers and students every day. The state currently has 909 vacant paraeducator jobs, most of them in special‑education classrooms. To fill these gaps, Gov. Ned Lamont and the Department of Education have

politics

Learning About Islam in Connecticut Schools: A Debate

July 24, 2026

Connecticut recently signed a law that lets school districts add lessons about Islam and Arab culture to their curriculum. The rule does not force schools to teach it, but the state will supply ready‑made lesson plans for those who want them. Some lawmakers worry that including a religion in publ

business

New England’s TV News Is Getting a Fresh Start

July 21, 2026

A new era is beginning for regional television. Spectrum has just taken over NECN, a channel that had been mostly a name on paper after being bought by Comcast. The deal did not bring any of the old NBCUniversal staff over, and details were kept hush‑hush. NECN was first created in 1992 by Hearst a

entertainment

Hartford’s First Black Pride Festival Celebrates Culture and Community

July 21, 2026

A new celebration is arriving in Hartford’s downtown streets, marking the city’s first annual Black Pride Festival. The event will run from July 24 to 26 and promises a mix of art, music, fashion, and community gatherings that honor Black queer identities. The festival kicks off Friday afternoon

crime

Choose Your Summer Getaway Wisely

July 20, 2026

Summer trips can feel exciting, but they also bring risks that many people overlook. A new study looked at crime data from the FBI to see which U. S. vacation spots are safest and which carry higher danger during peak season. The researchers examined burglaries, thefts, and car break‑ins across 25 p

politics

States Fight Back: The Real Story Behind “Sanctuary” Laws

July 20, 2026

The Trump team has slammed states that limit cooperation with federal immigration officials, calling them “lawless. ” They say these so‑called sanctuary places let dangerous people roam free. Yet the same states—California, New York, Minnesota, Massachusetts and others—hand over thousands of violent

science

Mosquito Moves North: Why We Need Better Tracking

July 19, 2026

A new wave of mosquitoes is slipping into places that used to stay cool, like New England. Climate change has made these areas warmer and wetter, giving insects that carry viruses a chance to settle in. In Connecticut, scientists have found 54 kinds of mosquitoes, including the Asian tiger mosquito

politics

A Fresh Push for Election Reform in Massachusetts

July 19, 2026

Anne Brensley, once a lieutenant‑governor hopeful, has switched gears and is now running as a write‑in candidate for secretary of state. She says her own campaign experience exposed serious flaws in how candidates get on the ballot, and she wants to fix that system before Election Day arrives. Br

opinion

A New Path After Service

July 18, 2026

The writer opens with a thank you to Graham Platner, praising his time in the armed forces and noting how many people joined the fight after 9/11. He recalls his own youth, when he almost went to war too, and describes how the nation’s anger turned many young men into soldiers. After this, he shi