‘White Privilege’ Essay Contest Sparks Controversy in Connecticut: Patch PM

Stories worth reading about tonight featured from across the Connecticut Patch network:

• An Essay Contest on 'White Privilege' Sparks Controversy in Affluent CT Town

The town’s diversity group and the local library asked high school students for their thoughts on "white privilege.” And now the town is national news.>>>Read More.

• Police Officer in Connecticut Arrested, Charged with Using Unnecessary Force

The arrest comes after a months-long investigation by the Connecticut State Police.>>>Read More.

• Prepare for a Messy Evening Connecticut Commute

State Police responded to well over 100 accidents Tuesday, with some major pile-ups.>>>Read More.

• 15 Connecticut Players With Super Bowl Rings

A High School alumnus is going for his second Super Bowl title Sunday, while 14 other players with state ties have been champs.>>>Read More.

• Malloy Proposes Cutting Red Tape for Towns

Gov. Malloy wants to do away with some of the red tape that places an economic burden on municipalities.>>>Read More.

• Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of JCC

It's the second time this month a bomb threat has affected the JCC location.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Hour-by-Hour Connecticut Snow Forecast
• 4 People Fought at Chuck E. Cheese Parking Lot, Youth Injured: Police
• Medical Marijuana Dispensary Moves to New Larger Location
• Syrian Refugee Family Arrives Just Before Trump Executive Order Signed

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