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Waterbury Breaking News- Water Main Break- update
Water Service Restoration Efforts Continue in WaterburySeptember 25, 2025 — Waterbury, CT Updated Nov 16, 2025 Waterbury officials report progress following yesterday’s water main break on Huntingdon Avenue. Schools have reopened today, but repair crews are still awaiting delivery of critical replacement parts needed to complete the fix. The 30-inch transmission main remains offline as…
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“TIK-FOX”? WE CAN KEEP TIKTOK, BUT WILL IT STAY THE SAME?
Waterbury, CT- Top 10 Ways TikTok Could Change Under Murdoch Ownership With Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch reportedly joining a U.S.-led consortium to acquire TikTok’s American operations, significant shifts in the platform’s direction are anticipated. Here’s how TikTok might evolve: 1. Content Moderation Aligned with Fox News Standards Given the Murdochs’ leadership at Fox News, TikTok’s content…
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Waterbury Times Partners With Main Street Waterbury for 2025 BrewFest Ticket Giveaway
WATERBURY, Conn. – The Waterbury Times is teaming up with Main Street Waterbury to give residents a chance to win tickets to the highly anticipated 2025 Waterbury BrewFest, one of the city’s biggest annual community events celebrating local craft beer, food, and culture. BrewFest routinely draws thousands of visitors to downtown Waterbury, bringing life to the city’s core and…
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For 10 Hours, I Was Still in the Old World- Waterbury Times – 9/11 Special: Where Were You?
I was 20 years old in 2001, working the overnight shift at Home Depot in Waterbury. I’ll never forget that Tuesday morning. I clocked out at 7 a.m., walked home—just a short walk in the early light—and remember thinking how beautiful the morning was. Clear skies. Crisp air. The kind of day that made you…
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Black Girl Lost: The Urgent Crisis of Missing Black Girls and Women
Every year, thousands of Black girls and women vanish across America—disappearing from their communities, their families, and our collective awareness. Despite the staggering numbers, their stories often go unheard, overshadowed by a media system that frequently overlooks missing persons of color. This crisis demands our urgent attention here in Waterbury and beyond. A Disproportionate Crisis…
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Now That the Republican Primary Is Over, the Slate Is Set: Breaking Down Waterbury’s Key Races
The dust has settled on the Republican primary in Waterbury, and the slate of candidates is now set to face off against the Democrats this November. It was a contest marked by old alliances, shifting loyalties, and some tight races that will undoubtedly shape the city’s political future. Here’s a breakdown of what happened in…
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More Than a South End Thing: Celebrating Hispanic Culture Across Waterbury
As the vibrant colors and lively rhythms prepare to take over the streets for the annual Waterbury PR Day Parade, there is a growing recognition that the celebration of Hispanic culture in Waterbury is more than just a South End affair. While traditionally, neighborhoods like Baldwin and South Main have been known as the heart…
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“Your City Needs You”: The Tragedy That Fuels The Waterbury Times
After the murder of his best friend in South Carolina, Waterbury Times founder DM Livingston transformed tragedy into purpose. Discover how this loss became the driving force behind a new era of local, accountable journalism in Waterbury, CT.
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Willow/Hillside/Grove Neighborhood Alliance Holds Monthly Meetings in Waterbury’s Troubled Section
WATERBURY, Conn.— In a major effort to rebuild and strengthen Waterbury’s neighborhoods, The Parker Jane Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) has launched the Willow/Hillside/Grove Neighborhood Alliance. The initiative aims to connect neighbors, enhance community ties, and improve quality of life in the area. The Alliance will meet monthly on the last Friday of each month at 3:30 PM at the Waterbury Police Department Community Relations Office, located…
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“Even Death Is Out of My Control”: A Waterbury Survivor’s Story of Attempted Suicide, Survival, and Starting Over
Special to the Waterbury Times In 2003, I jumped out of a moving car on the highway, fully believing it would be my final act. At that moment, I was sure I was ending the pain — cutting the cord on years of emotional weight, invisible wounds, and the feeling that I simply couldn’t carry it…
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