In 1833, Prudence Crandall opened a school for African American students in Canterbury, prompting backlash from local residents and leading to her arrest under a state law restricting out-of-state Black students. Her case drew national attention and became an early test of civil rights and access to education in the United States.
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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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Black history in Greater Bridgeport is preserved through historic sites, archives and community memory. Little Liberia, one of the region’s earliest free Black communities, and the legacy of Mary and Eliza Freeman remain central. Historians Jamie Pettit of the Bridgeport History Center and Jeffrey Fletcher of the Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum […]
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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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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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If you are traveling on Route 15, which runs from the New York-Connecticut border to East Hartford, you will begin to notice temporary stickers on overhead signs indicating new exit numbers that are being changed by the Connecticut Department of Transporation (CTDOT). That stretch includes the scenic Merritt Parkway, which will have exit renumbering only, […]
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