Amy Cabrera and a team of volunteers are putting the final touches on the 6th annual Thanksgiving dinner in Bridgeport, Conn., an event that supports local families and brings neighbors together. The long-running dinner has become a reliable community fixture by providing hot meals and a welcoming space for residents on Thanksgiving.
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The smell of freshly baked tortillas once filled a family kitchen in Connecticut. Today, that same aroma drifts far beyond one home and onto store shelves across the state. What began as a humble family recipe brought to the United States from Poland has become Rose Sisters Chips, a Bridgeport-made favorite recognized in the 2025 […]
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With the federal government shutdown disrupting the distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, communities across Fairfield County are mobilizing to support households that rely on food assistance. Easton’s Municipal Agent and Social Services Coordinator Daniel Simonelli is coordinating immediate help for households that need groceries. “I just want those impacted to know that […]
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The Connecticut Siting Council voted 5–3 on Thursday to turn down United Illuminating’s proposal to place tall transmission monopoles along roughly seven miles of the Metro-North rail line through Fairfield, Southport and Bridgeport. Residents, businesses, religious organizations and advocacy groups in Fairfield and Bridgeport who fought the plan celebrated the decision. “This is a tremendous […]
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The city of Bridgeport expects to begin demolition next month of the Warnoco building on the South End while pre-demolition remediation is expected to start at the former Health Department building on the East Side. The projects are part of a $10 million city expenditure that focuses on the creation of affordable housing. But the […]
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Bridgeport residents now have a new way to bring their creative ideas to life – for free. The Bridgeport Public Library’s Beardsley Branch has introduced podcast studios available for those in the community to use with a valid library card, aged 18 and above. “You can record podcasts, you can record music, you can record […]
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For many college athletes, income from Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals has been life-changing. But it also comes with paperwork, deadlines and tax rules that can feel overwhelming. That’s why Denzel Luna, a Bridgeport native and former University of Bridgeport basketball player, created Nexa Tax, a tax platform tailored to student-athletes. With an NIL […]
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A few days remain for residents, visitors, and patrons of the Bridgeport Public Library to help shape its future by participating in a Community Survey. The survey, open now through Sept. 19, is designed to gather feedback on the services, programs, and resources that matter most to Bridgeport residents. Results will help guide priorities for […]
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The Connecticut Siting Council reversed course on Thursday by approving in a 6-2 straw vote United Illuminating’s plan to install large transmission monopoles along the Metro-North corridor through Fairfield, Southport, and Bridgeport, despite rejecting it in a previous straw vote in June. The decision has sparked widespread community outrage. First Selectman Christine Vitale condemned the […]
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Sound Coffee in Bridgeport serves craft and ethically sourced coffee. The cafe is also known for its community involvement, donating to local charities From FCN partner The Pulse.
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