CT Speaker of the House Calls For Hearings On How UConn Handles Sexual Assaults

The move comes after seven women filed a complaint alleging that the university failed to protect them after reports of rape and sexual assault.

Dead Heavy Fantastic

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Recall Issued on Reser's Fine Foods Products

Certain types of refrigerated ready-to-eat products from a Topeka, KS, manufacturing plant could be contaminated with Listeria.

Sink Your Teeth Into Edible Halloween Decor

These Halloween-themed foods not only taste good, they look good too.

Why Are Jerky Treats Killing Pets?

The Food and Drug Administration is trying to determine what is causing animals to become ill, but most of the problems have been tracked back to jerky treats made in China.

Try Hockey for Free, Northeast Ice Dogs Invites Kids to UCONN on November 2nd

SeaGrass Grill in Branford

Vocal Competition Accepting Applications

The Heat Is On ... But Will It Be Enough to Keep The Heat On?

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy was in New London to find out firsthand about the effects sequestration cuts are having on the Low Income Heating Assistance Program.

Connecticut Attitude: Quiz Reveals Moods in Each State

An online map from TIME shows dominant attitudes for each state. Connecticut is coded blue on the mood map, and not for voting Democratic — it's for our "Temperamental & Uninhibited" nature.

The 5 Top-Rated Oncologists Locally

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we’ve mapped the top oncologists across the area, as ranked by Vitals.

4 Reasons to Slow Down This Weekend

Connecticut Children's Medical Center Fundraiser

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

IRS Tax Season Delayed by Federal Shutdown

The 16-day closure of the federal government will delay the start of filing season by up to two weeks.

Father Arrested After Exposing Gaps in School Security

An East Haven man says he only wanted to show school officials and the community how children in town — and throughout Connecticut — are vulnerable.

UConn Huskies Can Recycle More this Football Season

Breakfast at Applebee's

The Snow Queen: A Winter’s Tale

The Snow Queen: A Winter’s Tale

The Snow Queen: A Winter’s Tale

Death Row Inmate Cites Abolishment of Death Penalty in Appeal

The Associated Press reports that the Connecticut Supreme Court is taking up the case.

Pot or Not? What Are the Real-Life Consequences of Legalizing Marijuana?

Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism encourages CT residents to educate themselves on the debate about the legalization of marijuana.

Boston Red Sox 2013: The Connecticut Connections

East Lyme's John McDonald and Trumbull's Craig Breslow are the latest two of a long line of Connecticut natives to play for the Boston Red Sox in their 112-year history.

Ten Neighbors Who Need Your Help Right Now

The list below shows nearby residents who are raising money for local causes. Click an image to learn more about each of them.

Patch's Guide to Halloween Candy Corn

West Hartford Patch editor Ted Glanzer and his family performed a scientific taste test so you don't have to.

The Money-Saving Power of Food Buying Clubs

Forming a food buying club with friends and neighbors can help lower your family's grocery budget.

The Cost of Fast Food: It's Not Just Your Expanding Waistline

A new study concludes that the fast-food industry's unwillingness to pay a living wage costs U.S. taxpayers nearly $7 billion a year.

Pepe's White Clam Pie From New Haven Named America's Best Pizza

Also, four other Connecticut pizza places had pies in the top 101.

West Hartford Mom's Blog on Distracted Living Goes Viral

Jennifer Meer's blog on the Huffington Post generated thousands of responses and an appearance on ABC's Good Morning America.

Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair

Voter Registration Deadline for Municipal Elections Approaching

Registration forms must be postmarked by Tuesday, Oct. 22; in-person deadline is 8 p.m. Oct. 29.

State Beefs Up Support for Mental Health Services

The governor announces two grants totaling about $9 million for early identification and prevention of mental health issues and a free toolkit to help families navigate insurance reimbursement and preauthorization.

Newly Reported Sandy Hook Details Stir Discussion in Newtown ... and Across the Country

An anonymous source shared new information from the investigation, which is close to being complete.

Female Abductors Near UConn? Police Search For Unknown Suspects

State police are searching for two suspects who allegedly chased after a woman near the University of Connecticut's campus.

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Invited to Participate in Novel Intervention Study!

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Invited to Participate in Play Intervention Study!

Rules for Coupling Your Money

To each his own or all in? Couples need to find a money system that works for them.

Map: What Section of Town Has the Most Vacant Homes?

Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most vacant homes.