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Trump's unusual town hall

Donald Trump did a town hall in Oaks, Penn., Monday night. After taking questions, he invited the audience to stick around and listen to music, and then he stood on the stage for around half an hour.

Chief Investment Officer Anna Blanding, said the project was shaped by community concerns. ConnCORP held what it called community conversations over the last several years and she said many residents had similar concerns. “We've heard about the daycare, the food and grocery, the child mental health, the greenery and public plaza, there's housing,” Branding said.

New Haven multi-use development project aims to revitalize Dixwell neighborhood

Dixwell Avenue in New Haven used to be lined with businesses decades ago, and local officials hope a new multi-use development project will bring some of that hustle and bustle back.

Vermont Secretary of State distributes Narcan to town clerks after getting suspicious package

Vermont was one of at least 15 states — including Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island — to receive suspicious packages in mid-September. Local election officials here will have access to overdose-reversing medication while opening election mail.

Tyra Banks walks the runway during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Tuesday in Brooklyn, New York — her first time doing so since 2005.

After 6 years, the Victoria's Secret fashion show brings big names back to its runway

After weathering a series of controversies, the lingerie company's first official show since 2018 featured iconic Angels like Adriana Lima and Tyra Banks, plus debuts by Ashley Graham and Kate Moss.

FILE: School buses are parked in Hartford in June 2020.

Most CT parents unsatisfied with their child's school, survey finds

Parental satisfaction in the quality of education, school mental health services and college preparedness efforts is higher in Connecticut compared to the national average, according to a recent survey.

Poll finds 4 of 5 ballot questions have strong support, with psychedelics proposal a tossup

In the UMass Amherst/WCVB poll released Tuesday, 43% of voters say they would vote yes on Question 4, with the same percentage against.

Russell Prescott inside of White Mountain Gas and Propane in North Conway during a campaign stop on Oct. 7, 2024.

Running on conservative credentials and demeanor, Prescott aims for CD1 seat

Republican Russell Prescott has been a reliable conservative voice in New Hampshire politics for 20 years. Can he appeal to the district’s independents?

Mosab Abu Toha and his wife and children are currently living in Syracuse, N.Y., where he is a fellow at the University of Syracuse.

'My losses started the day I was born': A poet on what it’s like to call Gaza home

Mosab Abu Toha was able to escape Gaza, along with his wife and three young children. The award-winning poet talks about parenting in war and the devastation of leaving his family and friends behind.

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Kelci Banschbach, who is originally from Indianapolis, became the first American winner of the World Conker Championships after beating David Jakins, the men's winner. Jakins is accused of cheating in his games; he insists he did nothing wrong.

U.S. woman wins conkers world title, and the men’s champ is cleared of cheating

An autumn tournament for conkers, a traditional English game, has drawn people to a country pub for years. But a scandal — or conkerversy — brewed after an accusation of cheating.

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