📝 CT Mirror Explains
Finding answers to big questions in Connecticut. CT Mirror Explains is an ongoing effort to distill our wide-ranging reporting into a “what you need to know” format.
Metro-North ticket changes: What CT residents should know
Travelers on Metro-North’s New Haven Line are adjusting to changes in buying and using train tickets. Here’s what to know.
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What to know when temperatures drop in Bridgeport
When temperatures drop, Bridgeport activates its cold weather response system. Here’s what to know about how to stay warm and help others.
What is a doula and how can I get one in Hartford?
Here’s what you need to know about what a doula is, how much their services can cost and how to find one in Hartford.
What to know about the CT Mirror/ProPublica towing investigation
Here’s what to know about what the CT Mirror and ProPublica investigation uncovered and how Connecticut officials responded.
About 36K in CT are at risk of losing SNAP benefits. Here’s what to know.
Cuts to SNAP in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will affect thousands of people, who could lose coverage between Dec. 1 and March 31.
Why CT lawmakers may take up universal school meals issue in 2026
Disruptions to programs like SNAP have renewed calls for CT to do what it can to ensure that children are fed in schools.
Why did Hartford public school renovations get paused?
Hartford’s mayor paused state-funded renovations for six public schools in September, surprising key school officials. Here’s what to know.
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