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CT Public Among Top Public Media Newsrooms in U.S., Winning 7 PMJA National Awards
Connecticut Public has received seven national awards from the Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA), marking a new record f

Connecticut Public Welcomes 12 New Members to the Community Advisory Board
Connecticut Public proudly announces the appointment of 12 new members to its Community Advisory Board (CAB).

Connecticut Public Wins Top Honors at 2025 Digital Innovation Awards and Regional Emmy ® Awards
Connecticut Public is proud to announce two national honors in the 2025 Digital Innovation Awards from the Local Media Association (LMA), along with two regional Emmy® Awards, recognizing the organization’s excellence in digital journalism, storytelling, and innovation.

Connecticut Public Welcomes Áine Pennello as New Environment and Climate Change Reporter
Connecticut Public is pleased to announce journalist Áine Pennello will be joining the newsroom as its new Environment and Climate Change Reporter, a position made possible through a renewed partnership with Report for America. Based in Hartford, Pennello will begin her role on June 30th.

Connecticut Public Hosts Exclusive Screening of PBS Film, "Caregiving"
Join Connecticut Public for a screening of national documentary, "Caregiving" from Executive Producer, Bradley Cooper!

Connecticut Public Wins 5 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, 21 SPJ Connecticut Awards for Journalism Excellence, and National Honor for Health Care Reporting
Connecticut Public is proud to announce the newsroom’s recent honors in journalism excellence, earning five Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association, 21 awards from the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists, and national recognition from the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism.

Connecticut Public Launches New Podcast “Generation Barney”
Connecticut Public is thrilled to announce the launch of Generation Barney, a new limited-run narrative podcast that takes a thoughtful and entertaining look at “Barney & Friends,” the groundbreaking children’s show that captivated young hearts and minds in the ’90s.

Connecticut Public Receives Grant from Knight Foundation to Expand Reporting Between Connecticut and Puerto Rico
Connecticut Public is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a substantial grant from John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support the addition of two new reporters as part of its ongoing commitment to elevate and connect Latino communities.

A Special Taping of “The Wheelhouse” LIVE
Donald Trump is heading back to the White House at the same time Connecticut lawmakers return to work at the State Capitol. Following a tense election cycle, what’s in store for America – and Connecticut – in 2025?