The Latest Breaking News from Connecticut

Connecticut orchard outraged after hot air balloon swiped an apple from the sky

The hot air balloon company has claimed that it did not damage the farm’s trees

The Independent UK · Oct 15

A Connecticut TikToker says she kept getting nearly empty dressing cups at Chipotle, and her message is ‘Get it together, Chipotle’

There's barely any in the containers

We Got This Covered · Oct 14

Connecticut town buys historic home for $455,000 to build library parking, faces opposition

A Connecticut town's plan to demolish a historic two-family home purchased for $455,000 to create around 20 parking spaces for a new library has faced opposition. The state's Historic Preservation Council has unanimously voted to ask the attorney general to intervene and stop the demolition, citing concerns over protecting the…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Viral cookie chain Chip City closes in key locations; here's what went wrong

Chip City, the cookie chain famous for its adventurous flavors, has shuttered its three locations in Connecticut, reflecting a troubling trend for cookie outlets nationwide. The closures result from evolving consumer tastes and various economic pressures. The absence of any Connecticut listings on their website suggests a definitive withdrawal. However,…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Connecticut Hospital Bills Must Now Tell Patients in English and Spanish That Financial Help May Be Available

A Connecticut law in effect Oct. 1 requires hospital bills to tell patients in English and Spanish that financial assistance may be available.

Medical Daily · Oct 2

American artist traded a painting and $10 for 153 acres in 1882; farm later became a landscape devoted to art

In 1882, Julian Alden Weir purchased a farm in Connecticut that transformed into his home and creative workspace. Initially focused on portraits and still life, he later immersed himself in the surrounding landscape. His shift towards Impressionism inspired numerous visiting artists. Today, the site is known as Weir Farm National…

The Times of India · Oct 1

‘Set-jetting’ trips: How to holiday like the Gilmore Girls in Stars Hollow

From the fictional Connecticut town of Gilmore Girls' Stars Hollow to destinations closer to home in Europe, the set-jetting trend continues to turn film and TV locations into travel experiences.

Euronews · Oct 1

$10-a-hour hiking trails on Connecticut couple's 50-acre land spark zoning dispute

A Connecticut couple who bought 50 acres in 2022 built forest trails as part of a management plan. They later began charging hikers and dog owners $10 an hour to use the trails, but Roxbury officials said the activity could violate local zoning rules. The couple has now challenged the…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Connecticut man paid $35 for a bowl; it later sold for $721,800

A Connecticut man paid $35 for a small blue-and-white porcelain bowl at a yard sale near New Haven in 2020, unaware that he had stumbled upon an exceptionally rare Chinese imperial-era artefact. The unnamed antiques enthusiast suspected the bowl might be special and later sent photographs to Sotheby's for an…

The Times of India · Oct 1

17,205 major party candidates ran for Congress and state offices in 2026, including the most U.S. House candidates since 2018

Welcome to the Sept. 30, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Sep 30