Summer may be over, but for dog and horse owners in Fairfield, beach season is just beginning. From Oct. 1 through March 31, dogs and horses are officially welcomed back on the town’s beaches. According to the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department rules, dogs must remain on a leash on most public beaches during this […]
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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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Ukraine Aid International will host a special presentation at the Fairfield Public Library located at 1080 Post Road on Monday, Nov. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. titled “Stories of Connection — Connecticut and Ukraine’s Donetsk: Building Bridges of Hope.” Co-founders and members of UAI, a nonprofit organization that connects communities through humanitarian aid, will […]
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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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Two Fairfield Police Department cruisers used by school resource officers are turning heads with a bold new design. The vehicles now proudly display the mascots of the Ludlowe Falcons and Warde Mustangs in striking blue and red along their sides. “A lot of people have been coming up to me, asking to take pictures with […]
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As early voting begins today, FCN examines the growing influence of artificial intelligence on political campaigns and voter perception. From targeted messaging to the spread of misinformation, the story explores how media literacy can empower voters in a digital age.
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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 Fairfield Arts Commission has launched a new public art initiative aimed at turning everyday utility cabinets into works of art, brightening the town’s streets while celebrating local talent. The first cabinet, wrapped and designed by David Condon of andHOW! Graphics now stands at Sherman Green facing Post Road. What was once a dull, metallic traffic control […]
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Bring your canine companion to the Canine Cognition Lab at Sacred Heart University to find out how your dog thinks and experiences the world. The lab, established in 2020 by Dr. Dawn Melzer and Dr. Deirdre Yeater, investigates how dogs solve problems, understand and interact with their world, drawing parallels with human developmental cognition.
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Girls’ Flag Football is gaining momentum nationwide, emerging as one of the fastest-growing high school varsity sports. In Connecticut, the sport has taken a leading role, with the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) organizing official state tournaments and championships to make it a truly competitive sport.
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