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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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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If Mark Holden had his way, the Ash observatory dome atop the vacant Bassick High School on Fairfield Avenue would have a new home with his astronomy group. Installed in 2015 to replace the original dome built in 1968 during the Space Race, the dome rotates to allow a telescope to track objects as they move across the sky. Manufactured by […]
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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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Westport Day School in Wilton hosted its annual Special Education College Fair, giving students with individualized education plans and their families a chance to explore college or career options with more than 20 colleges and support providers. The event follows last year’s fair and continues to connect students and families with resources and guidance for […]
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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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Rising Star Horse Rescue in Wilton rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes horses while teaching the community what responsible horse ownership truly means. Through hands-on volunteer programs and youth education, the nonprofit emphasizes lifelong care, follow-through after adoption, and the importance of protecting America’s horses.
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