Category: general
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RIP Geoff Fox: Connecticut’s Beloved Meteorologist Passes Away at 75
Connecticut is mourning the loss of longtime meteorologist Geoff Fox, who passed away at 75 after a courageous battle with cancer. For more than four decades, Fox guided families through storms, snow days, and summer heat — becoming a trusted voice and a daily presence in homes across the state.
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“CRIMES” OF THE TIME:What Trump’s New Executive Order on Homelessness Could Mean for Waterbury
On July 24, former President Donald Trump signed a sweeping new Executive Order titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets.” The order aims to change how cities and states address homelessness—but its long-term effects remain to be seen. For Waterbury and cities like it, this order raises big questions about the future of housing, policing, public…
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WATERBURY ICONZ SERIES “Sam Beamon: A Lifetime of Service, A Legacy of Leadership”By The Waterbury Times
When the people of Waterbury speak the name Sam Beamon, it’s with reverence—and with good reason. A Vietnam veteran, tireless advocate, and trailblazing civic leader, Mr. Beamon embodied the spirit of public service in every role he held. His work across decades not only uplifted neighborhoods but also reshaped what was possible for Black leadership in…
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Willow & Hillside Violence-Reduction Plan Begins: Waterbury Community and Officials Join Forces
By D.M. Livingston|Published July 25, 2025 WATERBURY — In a historic first for one of the city’s most troubled blocks, Mayor Penerewski, NAACP Greater Waterbury President Wendy Tyson‑Wood, alongside other community leaders, joined residents this morning at the corner of Hillside Avenue and Willow Street (near A1 Market, Jascarli). They gathered for a heartfelt prayer and pledged a united…
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Upholding Editorial Standards in Today’s Clickbait-Driven Media
Explore how journalists and newsrooms maintain integrity and uphold editorial standards in a world dominated by clickbait and sensational headlines.
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Connecticut Among Safest States for Police Shootings, With Waterbury Showing Remarkable Restraint
By D.M. Livingston|Published July 1, 2025 Last Updated Dec 4, 2025 5:08AM Waterbury-In a year where 45 officer-involved shootings occurred in South Carolina and more than 140 in Texas, Connecticut stands in stark contrast — with just three fatal police shootings recorded statewide in 2024. According to data compiled by the Police Brutality Center, Connecticut ranks among…
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Waterbury Stands with Idaho: A Message of Solidarity After Tragic Firefighter Ambush
WATERBURY, CT — Tragedy knows no boundaries. This week, as news of the devastating ambush on firefighters in Idaho reached our city, it hit home in a deeply personal way. The Waterbury Times, on behalf of the City of Waterbury and its residents, extends heartfelt condolences, unwavering support, and shared grief to the families, fellow firefighters, and…
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Are High School Sports Important in Waterbury?
Waterbury, CT (TWT) The Kennedy High School Freshman Boy’s Basketball team is having issues. The team had a coach fill-in and then did not have a coach. There are also some issues with the number of jerseys the JV Girls Basketball Team has. This has affected the lives of several students in Waterbury. This issue…
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Waterbury Times in association with WATR Radio, 1320 am proudly presents..
The Waterbury Times- THURSDAY MIXER- with D.M Livingston LIVE starting this Thursday 4.25.24 at 10AM on WATR 1320AM/970FM/SimpleRadioapp/Watr.com What’s on your mind Waterbury? Call in Live every Thursday! A mix of topics and news from the week that was, the weekend and week to come. Special Guests, Live Call ins, surprise give-a-ways and more!! WATERBURY…
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The Waterbury Times set to hit the airwaves on the historic WATR1320AM in the Brass City
Waterbury Times in association with WATR Radio, 1320 am proudly presents.. The Waterbury Times- THURSDAY MIXER- with D.M Livingston LIVE starting this Thursday 4.25.24 at 10AM on WATR 1320AM/970FM/SimpleRadioapp/Watr.com What’s on your mind Waterbury? Call in Live every Thursday! A mix of topics and news from the week that was, the weekend and week to…
