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New Britain Paid Ex-Mayor Erin Stewart More Than $31K For Master's Degree Tuition: Report
Erin Stewart, a former New Britain mayor and former Republican frontrunner in Connecticut's governor's race, received more than $31,000 in taxpayer funds to pay for her graduate school, according to a new report.
Stewart, who served as New Britain's mayor from 2013 to 2025, was previously accused of misusing more than $200,000 in city funds for parties, clothes, cosmetics, social club membership fees, and other personal expenses.
WTNH reported this week that it had obtained a 2021 agreement that Stewart signed with three other New Britain officials promising the city would cover the co…
New Date Announced For White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting Incident
A major Washington media event is getting another chance after a chaotic night.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner was disrupted Saturday, April 25, after gunshots were reported at the Washington Hilton while President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and more than 2,000 guests were at the event.
The White House Correspondents' Association will hold the rescheduled dinner on Friday, July 24, WHCA President Weijia Jiang, CBS News senior White House correspondent, announced on X.
“I’m proud to share the WHCD will be held on 07/24,” Jiang said. “Our first d…
Ct-native Runner Qualifies For Olympic Trials After Easily Winning His First-Ever Marathon
A Connecticut native stunned the field in his first-ever marathon, smashing a long-standing course record and securing a spot in the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
Ryan Smith, from Westport, crossed the finish line first at the Vermont City Marathon in Burlington on May 24, posting a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 52 seconds. His performance broke the 24-year-old course record by 1 minute and 10 seconds.
He led the field of 1,834 runners for the entire 26.2 miles and earned $2,400 for the win.
"I mean, holy cow! What? I don't know. I'm, ah, I have no words. That excee…
