Fairfield County

New Regional Veterans and First Responders Center Poised to Serve Five Fairfield County Communities

After nearly a decade of planning, fundraising and pandemic-driven delays, the new Veterans and First Responders Center in Trumbull is entering its final phase of construction, bringing the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10059 one step closer to its grand opening. The 5,500-square-foot multi-use center will serve veterans, first responders, small businesses and Trumbull, […]

Video: The Hidden Challenges of Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is one of the most common complications of childbirth, affecting mothers across all backgrounds. Experts say increased awareness and access to care can help women recognize symptoms and seek treatment sooner.

Video: Stepping Stones Museum Highlights Play-Based Education Approach

Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk is encouraging hands-on learning for young children through interactive exhibits focused on science, art and discovery. The museum has been in operation for 26 years and aims to support early childhood development by offering play-based educational experiences for families across Fairfield County.

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Video: Cabaret Theatre Closes Its Doors, but the Show Goes On for Young Audiences

The Cabaret Theatre has closed its doors after more than 40 years in downtown Bridgeport, bringing an end to a longtime fixture in the city’s arts community. While the venue is closing, its Theatre for Young Audiences productions will continue at a new location, ensuring children’s programming will go on.

Thousands Sign Petition to Save Bridgeport’s Downtown Cabaret Theatre

With just days remaining before its scheduled closure, supporters of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre are mounting a last-minute effort to save the 50-year-old Bridgeport institution, gathering thousands of signatures and calling on city and state officials to intervene. An online petition urging the city of Bridgeport, the state of Connecticut and the building’s owner to […]

Video: Blumenthal Warns Sacred Heart Students About Risks of Sports Betting

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal warned Sacred Heart University students about the dangers of sports betting and its growing impact on young adults. Blumenthal said gambling companies target college-age users through aggressive advertising and mobile apps, and he called for stronger consumer protections and federal oversight.