Brittany Taylor

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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence held its 14th annual First 100 Plus ceremony in Downtown Hartford Friday. The event recognizes those making a difference in the lives of survivors of domestic violence. “This work can be difficult, and it can you feel like you’ve made progress one day, and then gone backwards the next day,” President of CCADV Meghan Scanlon said.

1 week ago | wtnh.com | Brittany Taylor

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Superintendents and students from seven Connecticut school districts are advocating for the state to increase education funding for students. Superintendents and around 150 students from Connecticut’s largest school districts, including Bridgeport, New Haven, and Waterbury, joined in tandem to urge Gov. Ned Lamont to increase education funding for all students, especially those with unique learning needs.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Brittany Taylor

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Superintendents and students from seven Connecticut school districts are advocating for the state to increase education funding for students. Superintendents and around 150 students from Connecticut’s largest school districts, including Bridgeport, New Haven, and Waterbury, joined in tandem to urge Gov. Ned Lamont to increase education funding for all students, especially those with unique learning needs.

1 week ago | wtnh.com | Brittany Taylor

MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The City of Milford has launched its annual Mosquito Control Program. City and state officials are reminding residents of the measures they can take to protect themselves from viruses that the insects carry. “This is what keeps the community safe,” said Mayor Tony Giannattasio. “We have a lot of open space in Milford.”The city’s Director of Health, Deepa Joseph, says the insects can carry a number of viruses harmful to humans.

1 week ago | wtnh.com | Brittany Taylor

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — East Hartford Public Schools held its first ever ‘Adaptive Field Day’ on Monday. The event is the first of its kind, catered towards kids in kindergarten to fifth grade living with physical and cognitive impairments.  East Hartford Public Schools physical therapist Chelsea Apanovitch helped to organize the event.