Balducci’s Food Lovers Market in Westport is set to close its doors in a few days, ending more than two decades in the community. The specialty grocery store has long been a staple for residents seeking gourmet items, prepared foods and catering services. Company officials previously cited business and real estate considerations in the decision […]
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Bloodroot, a feminist vegetarian restaurant in Bridgeport, has closed after decades of serving plant-based dishes and fostering a community-centered space. Known for its commitment to social justice and empowering women, Bloodroot leaves a lasting legacy of activism, creativity and inclusive dining.
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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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At Jones Family Farm in Shelton, generations of farmers are keeping local traditions alive, growing fresh produce while sharing their story with the community. From planting to harvest, the family farm offers a glimpse into the heart of Connecticut agriculture and the enduring spirit of family farming.
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The NPR-affiliated public radio station WSHU has rallied community support to help offset recent federal funding cuts to public radio. The member-supported station serves over 250,000 listeners across Connecticut and New York with NPR news, classical music, and local reporting. While some rural stations nationwide face potential closures, WSHU continues to seek listener contributions to […]
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Lyman Orchards, founded in 1741 in Middlefield is a historic family farm and one of the state’s oldest continuously operated orchards. Over generations, it has preserved its historic buildings while growing apples and other fruits, and today it combines its agricultural legacy with a year-round golf course, farm market and seasonal events. From FCN partner The […]
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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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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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After spending twenty years designing new products for corporations, Breno Neri first came across accessory dwelling units (ADUs) while visiting out West. Growing up on the East Coast, he realized that such flexible small-unit housing was rare in his home region—and that set him thinking. Then, in 2021, Connecticut passed Public Act No. 21-29 legislation […]
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