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.
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Last year, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a law that changes rules for higher education. It led the U.S. Department of Education to update what counts as a “professional” degree, affecting schools and students across the country.
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At Sacred Heart University, the Pioneers are living up to their name, blazing a trail as the school’s first women’s flag football team. As they prepare for their inaugural season, excitement is building on and off the field.
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Town officials said housing costs continue to outpace incomes as the Affordable Housing Committee outlined progress and ongoing challenges during the Representative Town Meeting’s March 16 informational meeting. The committee’s 2026 annual report, presented by Mark Barnhart, director of community and economic development, and Affordable Housing Committee Chair Urb Leimkuhler, emphasized the need to expand […]
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Christine Vitale, First Selectwoman of Fairfield, Connecticut, has been re-elected and says her term will focus on improving local governance, enhancing public services, and launching initiatives to support the community.
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FCN examines the growing anxiety among students and parents as repeated incidents of school violence and fake threats spread across social media. The story highlights the impact on students’ mental health, new safety protocols, and how Connecticut has strengthened its response since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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Amie Varano, a former Sacred Heart University women’s ice hockey captain and 2017 graduate, competed for Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. She is the first player in Sacred Heart women’s ice hockey history to reach the Games, as Italy earned its first Olympic wins and a quarterfinal berth.
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With a 3-0 vote and two members abstaining, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) on March 25 approved the sale of Aquarion Water Company to the Aquarion Water Authority, a new nonprofit entity that will share governance and resources with the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA). The approval came after a Superior Court […]
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Freshman Sarah Terrell of Fairfield Warde High School took first place at the 2026 Connecticut History Day Fairfield Regional Contest on Feb. 28 for her research paper on the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Connecticut History Day is an affiliate of National History Day, an academic program that encourages middle and high school students to […]
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State Sen. Tony Hwang announced Monday that he will not seek reelection and will retire when his term ends in January after nearly 18 years in the General Assembly. Hwang, a Republican, represents the 28th District, which includes Fairfield, Bethel, Easton and Newtown. On Feb. 3, Hwang lost a special election for Fairfield first selectperson […]
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