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YOU THROWS LIKE A BOY Biology vs. Identity – Protecting “Girl” Athletes vs “All” Athletes
By D.M. Livingston – October 31, 2025 When Congresswoman Jahana Hayes signed a 2020 letter defending transgender inclusion in school sports, few could have imagined the political weight that one paragraph would carry five years later. The letter — joined by more than two dozen House Democrats — argued that Title IX protects all women, “no matter their…
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🎃 Sugar Rush: Halloween Explained for Parents Who Just Need Candy for Their Kids 🍬
Let’s be honest — Halloween stopped being “spooky” the minute your kids dumped their first pillowcase of candy on the floor. But have you ever wondered why we send tiny superheroes, witches, and dinosaurs door-to-door begging for sugar? It all started centuries ago with Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of harvest season. People believed the…
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Community Questions Arise Amid Financial and Access Concerns at The Palace Theater.
— As The Palace Theater continues its expansion plans and hosts major productions, some community members and local observers are raising questions about the nonprofit’s finances, accessibility, and overall role in the city.
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“Ohh SNAAAP! The Government Shutdown Explained for Regular People Who Just Want to Eat”
Here’s the real talk: the federal government is shut down. No, it’s not a new trend, and no, it’s not a tech glitch. This is lawmakers fighting in Washington while the rest of us are trying to live our lives. Here’s what’s happening: 💥 What this means for you: 🎃 Sugar Rush: Halloween Explained for Parents Who…
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Waterbury Times Sunday Special Report- A History of Media in Waterbury-“Can We Trust One Man with the News?”
Waterbury Times Sunday Special Report- A History of Media in Waterbury-“Can We Trust One Man with the News?”
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A Brief History of Fire & Rescue in Waterbury, Connecticut
Since the earliest volunteer bucket brigades, the city of Waterbury has relied on courageous men and women to protect lives and property. Here’s a look at how that story unfolded: Early Beginnings Before 1830, there was no formal fire-fighting organization in Waterbury. The first official fire company was formed when the borough recognized the need…
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Hurricane Cat 5 Melissa: Historic Damage Expected in Jamaica —
Hurricane Melissa is moving toward Jamaica with historic strength, bringing life-threatening winds and flooding that could reshape parts of the island for years to come. Officials warn residents to seek shelter immediately as communities brace for what could become one of the most powerful storms in recent memory. Here in Waterbury, the concern is deeply…
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TWT- REWIND – Jan 2024 article “ The Bristol Babcock Building losing out on $4M funding “
“Drub”bing up memories 38 years ago Norman Drubner, Waterbury-based attorney, broker and developer, purchased the abandoned Bristol Babcock for $3M with visions of revitalizing the South End’s eye sore and turning a profit at the same time. Well, a funny thing happened on the way to the bank. The late 80s and early 90s saw…
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The Sweet Deal: How America Got Hooked on High Fructose Corn Syrup
By D.M. Livingston Waterbury, CT- If you grew up in the 1980s, chances are your favorite soda, snack, or cereal changed — and you didn’t even know it. The sugar disappeared, replaced by a cheaper, longer-lasting sweetener that would quietly reshape the American diet: High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). What started as a lab innovation soon…
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Connecticut Capitol Police Investigate 5th Congressional Candidate Johnathon DeBarros Over Controversial Facebook Post
When does passion become aggression — and who gets to decide? That question is now front and center in Waterbury after Fifth Congressional candidate Johnathon DeBarros found himself under investigation by Capitol Police over a Facebook post that some interpreted as “charged” or threatening.
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