Catherine Shen

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After ICE arrests, community cares for families left behind

By: Catherine Shen, Ayannah Brown

FILE: ICE arrested two men outside of Kennedy Park in Danbury, Connecticut on August 24, 2026.

Connecticut Public

Alzheimer’s Disease: What we know, and what’s changing

By: Chloe Wynne, Catherine Shen

World Alzheimer’s Day, a look at the latest developments in Alzheimer’s research, diagnosis, and treatment, and ask what they mean for patients and families.

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The UN General Assembly kicks off: CT humanitarian aid leaders are in attendance

By: Catherine Shen, Zhang Fenggu

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the closing meeting of the 80th UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, Sept. 8, 2026. Outgoing UN General Assembly UNGA President Annalena Baerbock declared the 80th UNGA session closed concluding a year marked by efforts to reform the United Nations, uphold the UN Charter and advance the process for selecting the next secretary-general.

Connecticut Public

How to make the most of fall in Connecticut

By: Chloe Wynne, Catherine Shen

A rainbow appears behind a line of trees as afternoon storm clouds pass over the East Hartford area Monday, October 17, 2023.

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Have a little hope: Conversations that inspire

By: Catherine Shen, Ryan Caron King

After nearly seven years with Where We Live, Senior Producer Tess Terrible is moving on to her next adventure of public radio. This episode is a collection of her favorite segments.

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As domestic violence rises, support services face cuts

By: Chloe Wynne, Catherine Shen, Alvaro Medina Jurado

Domestic violence continues to threaten lives across Connecticut, even as funding for support services face cuts.

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What it takes to prevent domestic violence

By: Chloe Wynne, Catherine Shen, Alvaro Medina Jurado

Domestic violence continues to threaten lives across Connecticut, even as funding for support services face cuts.

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Beyond the textbook: Bringing real science into the classroom

By: Chloe Wynne, Catherine Shen

Students getting hands-on experience with real genomic research in the classroom.

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AI is shaking up the book world: A local rare-book seller and author share their stories

By: Catherine Shen

AI tools might be able to write a decent email, but can it write a book? Today, we hear how AI is shaking up the book world for publishers, writers and readers alike.

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Finding history in our own backyards

By: Catherine Shen

Students digging in during the Introduction to their Archaeology course at the Ethel Walker School October 15, 2026.