Hartford County

Democrats gained 16 of the top offices in Connecticut's cities and towns this election cycle, while the GOP gained eight. Bilal Sekou, a political scientist, says local issues were the focus.

An event at the East Hartford library is one in a series of efforts statewide to inform residents about homebuying during Connecticut's housing crisis.

The newly elected mayor of Hartford, Arunan Arulampalam, announced his picks to lead his transition into office at his first press conference held at City Hall the morning after his victory.

Arunan Arulampalam, a political newcomer and leader of a Hartford nonprofit, will be the next mayor of Hartford.

Officials want to help create a place for the local Puerto Rican community to call home — a place in the city’s North End that would preserve history and celebrate culture through programming and activities.

Hartford Public Library’s The American Place was awarded the money to further aid immigrants navigating the citizenship process.

Rotting food in landfills is contributing significantly to planet-warming methane emissions, according to a new federal report released this month.

Election Day is Tuesday and voters will cast ballots in a number of municipal elections, including contests for mayor in Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven.

Organizers of the #KeepKidsSafe gun buyback said in two years, they have collected over 850 guns, including 14 rifles like the kind allegedly used this week in Maine.

A nearly 300-unit apartment complex in West Hartford was built on the grounds of a convent, with dozens of nuns still living on the property.