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Divine Geometry at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Conn., explores arts in the historical and contemporary Islamic world through paintings, calligraphy, woodwork and more. WSHU spoke with curator Hamid Hemat about the work’s significance, his own connections to the collection and its prominence during the holy month of Ramadan.

Some Connecticut Republicans oppose a move to have the state General Assembly condemn a colonial-era treaty that outlawed Pequot towns and settlements.

The young woman’s inability to read or write, her attorney said, may be one of the 'most shocking cases' of educational neglect she's seen.

The state of Connecticut will borrow $118 million to renovate and improve the XL Center in downtown Hartford.

The Hartford-based band of five was selected as a favorite among judges for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest — and for WSHU Public Radio — out of more than 6,000 submissions from all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ranked Hartford 36th, New Haven 50th, and Bridgeport 68th out of 75 cities across the U.S.

At a time when jazz was not widely seen in higher education, the alto saxophonist brought the wisdom learned on the bandstand to the classroom.

The Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford was evacuated after employees received an email bomb threat early Wednesday morning. According to officials, the email was sent to numerous states and claimed multiple explosives had been placed in the building.

Tweaks to the $5 million Hartford Flood Compensation pilot program are anticipated as CT officials learn the extent of the problems.

Connecticut resident Tabitha Frank's 2-year-old son Corneliuz died after falling from a window in July. But family hardships preceded the tragedy.