Michayla Savitt

With rents and home prices on the rise, Connecticut officials are touting a new down payment assistance program that will help new homeowners. More than a dozen people have applied since the program launched a week ago.

Local environmental experts are concerned about the worsening effects of stormwater runoff on recreation and fishing. They’re sharing their knowledge with the public this week.

This summer, local conservationists are studying whether decreasing human disturbance at two local beaches can save the lives of certain endangered birds and their chicks.

Officials with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection say they euthanized a bear they believe was a public safety threat.

June is Pride month, and towns around Connecticut are hosting events to honor and celebrate LGBTQ communities.