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Brookfield gets $1.2 million in FEMA funds to offset massive macroburst cleanup

The Town of Brookfield is getting a big boost from the federal government to cover cleanup costs from last year's devastating macroburst storm.

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State Rep. Linda Orange to step down in 2020 to focus on health

State Representative Linda Orange is stepping down from the state General Assembly on Feb. 1.

Bridgeport shelter gets early Veterans Day gift in form of donated van

A Bridgeport nonprofit that serves homeless veterans is receiving an early Veterans Day surprise - a new delivery car.

Yale, CTPharma announce state's 1st research study into medical marijuana

Along with CTPharma, an in-state medical grower, they will look at whether pot pills can stop chronic pain and stress.

Chicago man builds 'BatMobile' from scratch

Listen up Batman fans, did you ever want to take a spin in the 'BatMobile'?

Netflix, HBO cracking down on password sharing

Netflix, HBO and cable companies are reportedly cracking down on password sharing. The companies will make users regularly change their passwords or confirm their identity by text message.

Game on: Dead of Winter

Dead of Winter has players working together to build a new life in a frozen, post-apocalyptic wasteland - that also happens to be infested with the walking dead.

5K walk and run benefits Bridgeport Rescue Mission's Thanksgiving drive

A 5K run and walk was held in Norwalk this morning - and runners showed up in costume to benefit the Bridgeport Rescue Mission's Thanksgiving drive.

General Motors to sell Ohio assembly plant to electric vehicle startup

General Motors is selling its Lordstown, Ohio assembly plant to an EV startup called "Lordstown Motors Group" which plans to introduce electric pickup trucks.