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Bridgeport Wear Red Day Offers Free Blood Pressure Checks Feb. 6
Bridgeport residents will have two chances to stop in for a no-cost blood pressure check as the city marks National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The City of Bridgeport announced on Facebook that the effort is focused on raising awareness for heart health and wellness, with health tips, photo opportunities, and giveaways also planned. A doctor checking a patient's blood pressure. Pexels/Thirdman The first session is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon at 999 Broad Street, in the front lobby. A second stop runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 45 Lyons Terrace in the City Council Chamber…
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Fairfield Co. School Cancels Secretary Linda McMahon's Visit After Parents Voice Concerns
A Connecticut school has canceled a visit from the Secretary of Education later this week after parents raised concerns and considered keeping their children at home that day, officials said. Fairfield Public Schools Superintendent Michael Testani said Linda McMahon was planning to visit McKinley Elementary School on Friday, Jan. 31, as part of the US Department of Education's "History Rocks!" national tour. Several parents were upset at the idea. “Following this evening's announcement about the Secretary of Education's planned visit to McKinley on Friday, we heard from many families …
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Free School Rights Session Coming To Black Rock Jan. 27
Bridgeport Public Library’s Black Rock Branch is hosting a free, in-person Educational Advocacy Information Session on Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Black Rock Program Room 1. Running from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the program will include an information session and a Q&A focused on parents’ and students’ rights in the school system, including topics tied to special education and school discipline. Click here to register for the event. According to the Bridgeport Public Library event listing, the session will be led by Maura McCarthy, an attorney with Connecticut Legal Services. McCarthy's off…
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James Beard Semifinalists: 4 CT Chefs, 2 Restaurants Earn Spots On Coveted List
Connecticut’s food scene is getting national attention. Four Connecticut chefs and two restaurants were named semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards, among the top honors in American dining. The list was announced on Wednesday morning, Jan. 21. The honorees span four Connecticut communities: Mystic, New Haven, Bantam, and New Preston. David Standridge was named a semifinalist in the Outstanding Chef category, which honors chefs nationwide. He is the chef at The Shipwright’s Daughter. The Mysic restaurant has drawn acclaim and several awards. Standridge is no stranger to…
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Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M CT Mortgage Fraud
President Donald Trump has commuted the five-year prison sentence of a New York real estate manager who pleaded guilty of fraudulently obtaining nearly $50 million in mortgage loans by overstating the value of apartment buildings in Hartford, his administration announced. Jacob Deutsch, a Brooklyn man who was sentenced in early 2022 to 62 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in what prosecutors described as a wide-ranging mortgage fraud scheme, was granted clemency last week. The White House did not provide a reason for the commutation. (Click here to read Trump'…
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Bridgeport Hospital Opens New Five-Bed Psychiatric ED Unit
Bridgeport Hospital’s Psychiatry Department has unveiled a new five-bed unit for Psychiatric Emergency Services in the hospital’s Emergency Department. According to Bridgeport Hospital’s Facebook post, the additional treatment rooms expand the existing Psychiatric Emergency Services space and are meant to give patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies more room while maintaining the unit’s safety-focused design. New interactive smart screens were added so patients can access therapeutic, educational, and calming materials. The hospital's logo. Yale NewHaven Health Bridgeport Ho…
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$9.8M Darien Waterfront Estate Tied To Hedge Fund Pioneer Hits Market After 50 Years
A storied waterfront home in Fairfield County, once owned by a pioneer of the hedge fund industry, is back on the market for the first time in more than half a century. The property at 17 Contentment Island Road in Darien first went on the market in September, but recently had its price cut to $9,895,000. That marks a $1 million drop from its original asking price. Zillow Edward Goodnow owned the home. He co-founded Goodnow, Gray & Co. in 1969 and later helped start the Goodnow Investment Group. The Yale University graduate is considered one of the fathers of the hedge fund industry.…
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Republican Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race
A new Republican challenger has joined the race to take on Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont this fall. Betsy McCaughey, 77, who once served as New York lieutenant governor, hosts a weekend show on conservative news network Newsmax and writes a column for The New York Post, filed paperwork to run on Thursday, Jan. 15. In a video posted to her X account, McCaughey said she would focus on curbing property tax increases, exempting most seniors from property taxes, lowering energy costs, and repealing “Lefty Lamont’s” housing law. The law overrides local zoning rules to allow apartments and mult…
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Anthem Reggae Band Brings Free Show To The Klein On Friday
Bridgeport will get a free night of live music when Anthem Reggae Band takes the stage at The Klein Memorial Auditorium on Friday, Jan 16th at 7:30 PM, according to Bridgeport Public Library's Facebook post. The library said it is co-hosting the event at The Klein and that admission is free with no tickets required. Anthem is led by founder Courtney “Coozie” Mellers. The band brings what the library described as a global sound and has shared stages with music legends, and now they are bringing the rhythm to Bridgeport. Doors open at 6:45 PM. The night is sponsored by The Klein and Br…
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This CT City Just Became The Hottest Housing Market In The Nation
Trying to buy a home in one of Connecticut's busiest cities this year may require deep pockets, quick reflexes, and a little luck. Hartford is the hottest housing market in the country, according to Zillow’s new forecast for 2026. The report pushes the Connecticut capital past Buffalo, which led the list for the past two years. The ranking matters for local buyers and sellers. It points to stiff competition, fast sales, and rising prices across the region this year. Zillow says the main problem is simple: There are not enough homes. That shortage drove quick sales and sharp price gains in…
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Bridgeport Night Recreation Returns Jan. 12 At 4 School Sites
Bridgeport Parks and Recreation is bringing back its Night Recreation starting Monday, Jan. 12, with the program held at Blackham, Cesar Batalla, Roosevelt, and Tisdale schools, per a Facebook post by Bridgeport Parks and Recreation. The program is scheduled to run Monday through Thursday through April 23, 2026. Bridgeport Parks and Recreation stated on Facebook that registration will be handled in person at each site. Two sessions are listed. Session 1 is for ages 8 to 15 and runs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Session 2 is for ages 16 and up and is scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The progr…
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CT State Trooper Fired After Investigation Into Relationship With High School Student
A Connecticut State Police trooper has been fired following an internal affairs investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a high school student, state police said. Trooper First Class Timothy Haroian, 39, was terminated from state service on Dec. 30, Connecticut State Police confirmed Thursday. The decision followed an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a student at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown, where he served as a school resource officer. Law enforcement records show the relationship involved a 17-year-old student. Investigators said Haroian beg…
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