/news/fairfield-county Fairfield County en-US Copyright Thu, 29 May 2025 21:42:59 GMT /news/2025-05-29/norwalk-debuts-tree-planting-pilot-program-to-help-the-climate-and-job-seekers The program is being run with help from Keep America Beautiful, a conservation advocacy group located in Stamford, and Open Doors, which operates a homeless shelter in Norwalk. Thu, 29 May 2025 21:42:59 GMT /news/2025-05-29/norwalk-debuts-tree-planting-pilot-program-to-help-the-climate-and-job-seekers Eddy Martinez /news/2025-05-27/stamford-latinas-community-bonding-futbol-soccer-match Community groups Crisol Acuarela/Grupo Quetzal and Nosotras CT played a friendly game at their first-ever women’s soccer match in Stamford. Tue, 27 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /news/2025-05-27/stamford-latinas-community-bonding-futbol-soccer-match Daniela Doncel /news/2025-05-22/westport-essay-contest-highlights-how-jackie-robinsons-legacy-still-resonates-today The library launched a new essay contest in partnership with the Westport Center for Senior Activities and Meryl Moss Media, inviting local residents 60 years-old and up to explore Robinson’s enduring impact. Thu, 22 May 2025 20:48:37 GMT /news/2025-05-22/westport-essay-contest-highlights-how-jackie-robinsons-legacy-still-resonates-today Kelsey Hubbard Rollinson /news/2025-05-19/new-housing-fact-sheets-detail-income-required-to-live-comfortably-in-fairfield-county For the first time, a ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø nonprofit has created new guides detailing how much income it would take to live comfortably in every town and city in Fairfield County. Mon, 19 May 2025 20:59:14 GMT /news/2025-05-19/new-housing-fact-sheets-detail-income-required-to-live-comfortably-in-fairfield-county Abigail Brone /news/2025-05-14/bridgeports-school-financial-woes-could-worsen-with-new-budget-advocates-warn Advocates say Bridgeport Public Schools’ proposed budget won’t change student outcomes if it doesn’t get additional state and local aid. Wed, 14 May 2025 21:32:52 GMT /news/2025-05-14/bridgeports-school-financial-woes-could-worsen-with-new-budget-advocates-warn Eddy Martinez /news/2025-05-09/ridgefields-prospector-theater-pushes-back-against-rfks-controversial-autism-comments The Prospector Theater in Ridgefield, which has a staff mostly made up of people with disabilities, is pushing back against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., for comments he made regarding people with autism. Fri, 09 May 2025 21:31:45 GMT /news/2025-05-09/ridgefields-prospector-theater-pushes-back-against-rfks-controversial-autism-comments Eddy Martinez /news/2025-05-07/greenwich-sewing-circle-teaches-afghan-women-about-entrepreneurship Manizha Naziry is one of several resettled Afghan refugees who is now learning to sew as part of a program run by several volunteers. Wed, 07 May 2025 21:23:46 GMT /news/2025-05-07/greenwich-sewing-circle-teaches-afghan-women-about-entrepreneurship Eddy Martinez /news/2025-05-07/ecuadorian-civic-center-in-danbury-to-offer-consulate-services-on-saturday Consulate representatives will provide personal support and assistance to help keep Ecuadorians connected to their home country. Wed, 07 May 2025 18:08:25 GMT /news/2025-05-07/ecuadorian-civic-center-in-danbury-to-offer-consulate-services-on-saturday Daniela Doncel /news/2025-05-01/we-got-a-lot-of-communists-in-the-state-trumbull-officials-blast-ct-affordable-housing-laws Town officials in Trumbull recently took out their frustrations with the state’s affordable housing laws during a meeting with a developer proposing 100 apartments. Thu, 01 May 2025 20:28:03 GMT /news/2025-05-01/we-got-a-lot-of-communists-in-the-state-trumbull-officials-blast-ct-affordable-housing-laws Abigail Brone /news/2025-04-23/bridgeport-commemorates-38th-anniversary-of-worst-construction-disaster-in-ct-history The L'Ambiance Plaza accident killed 28 construction workers, and led to safety reforms in the construction industry. But some fear cuts by the federal government may weaken worksite protections. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:06:53 GMT /news/2025-04-23/bridgeport-commemorates-38th-anniversary-of-worst-construction-disaster-in-ct-history Eddy Martinez