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Mariachi, Circus, Big-Name Speakers Pack Quick Center’s New Season Mariachi, Circus, Big-Name Speakers Pack Quick Center’s New Season
Mariachi, Circus, Big-Name Speakers Pack Quick Center’s New Season Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is rolling out a 36th season filled with live music, dance, circus productions, theater, opera screenings, lectures, and family programming. The 2026-27 lineup stretches from September through March and includes Latin Grammy-nominated Mariachi Herencia de México, Cirque Alfonse, Limón Dance Company, Walter Isaacson, and other performers and speakers. According to the Quick Center’s season announcement, highlights include: Lectures: Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt on Thursday, Sept. 10; Arthur C. Brooks on Tuesday, Sept. 29; Kwame Antho…

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Urgent Recall Issued Over Rollaway Risks In 310K+ Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Urgent Recall Issued Over Rollaway Risks In 310K+ Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
Urgent Recall Issued Over Rollaway Risks In 310K+ Mercedes-Benz Vehicles More than 310,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles are being recalled because they can roll away due to a faulty driver's door switch. Mercedes-Benz USA issued the recall for 310,667 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, July 24. The recall includes certain 2019-2026 Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs. The micro-switch inside the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect when the door is opened. The problem can prevent the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically, potentially allowing the vehicle t…

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by Chris Spiker
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Pedestrian Struck On I-95 In Milford; Police Urge Drivers To Avoid Area Pedestrian Struck On I-95 In Milford; Police Urge Drivers To Avoid Area
Pedestrian Struck On I-95 In Milford; Police Urge Drivers To Avoid Area Police are asking drivers to avoid a portion of I-95 after a car crashed into a pedestrian Thursday afternoon, July 30.  The crash was reported shortly before 12:30 p.m. on I-95 North in Milford between exits 38 and 39A, according to Connecticut State Police. The pedestrian's condition was not released.  Police closed the left and center lanes of the interstate as they investigated the scene. Drivers should expect major delays in the area.  State Police said drivers should use extra caution if driving in the area.  The investigation is ongoing. No additional informati…

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by Josh Lanier
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Free Jamaica Festival Brings Food, Music, Family Fun To Bridgeport Free Jamaica Festival Brings Food, Music, Family Fun To Bridgeport
Free Jamaica Festival Brings Food, Music, Family Fun To Bridgeport Bridgeport will celebrate Jamaica’s 64th anniversary of independence with three events featuring Jamaican food, live music, scholarships, cultural traditions, and free family entertainment. The celebration begins Saturday, Aug. 1, with the Elected United Emancipation Day Fish Fry from noon to 10 p.m. at 247 Huntington Road. The event will feature Jamaican cuisine, music by DJ Alex, and community fellowship. Proceeds will support students through sports and educational initiatives, according to Rokus Promotions’ Facebook post. A Jamaican flag-raising ceremony will follow Sunday, Aug. 2, fro…

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Chili's Going Retro With Nostalgic Makeovers At Restaurants Nationwide: Reports Chili's Going Retro With Nostalgic Makeovers At Restaurants Nationwide: Reports
Chili's Going Retro With Nostalgic Makeovers At Restaurants Nationwide: Reports The next time you walk into Chili's, it may feel like you've stepped back into the '90s. Chili's is reportedly planning to give its more than 1,200 US restaurants retro makeovers over the next several years. The casual dining chain will bring back many of the nostalgic features that helped define the brand decades ago, CNN reported. The redesigned restaurants will feature red leather booths, colorful Southwest-inspired tile tabletops, vintage wall décor, and updated bar areas with more televisions and neon margarita signs. "Our objective is we want to make Chili's more …

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Fairfield Teen Arrested On Child Sexual Abuse Material Charge After CyberTip Fairfield Teen Arrested On Child Sexual Abuse Material Charge After CyberTip
Fairfield Teen Arrested On Child Sexual Abuse Material Charge After CyberTip A Connecticut teenager is accused of possessing child sexual abuse material after an investigation that began after police received a tip from a national child protection organization.  Jayden Oliva, 19, of Fairfield, was arrested Thursday, July 30, and charged with possession of child sexual abuse material in the first degree, Fairfield police said.  The investigation began after the Connecticut Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children about the upload of suspected child sexual abuse material to a soc…

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by Josh Lanier
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Powerful NJ Construction Family Featured On Alix Earle's New Netflix Show: How To Watch Powerful NJ Construction Family Featured On Alix Earle's New Netflix Show: How To Watch
Powerful NJ Construction Family Featured On Alix Earle's New Netflix Show: How To Watch New Jersey influencer Alix Earle is bringing her life to Netflix with "Earle Meets World," a new reality series premiering on Friday, Sept. 4, according to a brand-new teaser. A teaser, released Thursday, July 30, appears to hint at the Red Bank native's widely discussed fallout with podcast host Alex Cooper while also giving viewers a look inside her New Jersey family. The trailer features Earle alongside her mother, Alisa, who was recently diagnosed with cancer; her father, New Jersey construction magnate Thomas "TJ" Earle; and her sisters, Ashtin and Izabel. The Earle family has lon…

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After 4-Year-Old's Fatal Fall From Stamford High-Rise, Neighbors Step Up For Family After 4-Year-Old's Fatal Fall From Stamford High-Rise, Neighbors Step Up For Family
After 4-Year-Old's Fatal Fall From Stamford High-Rise, Neighbors Step Up For Family A Connecticut community is rallying around the family of a 4-year-old boy who died after falling from a 10-story apartment window, raising money to help cover funeral costs and support his parents through an unimaginable loss. The tragedy unfolded Sunday, July 26, at about 7:30 p.m. at the Prospect Park apartments in Stamford when the boy was visiting his grandmother with his parents. Police said he pushed against a window screen and fell from a 10th-floor apartment onto a patio. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Original Story: Police Provide Update After 4-Year-Old's F…

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by Josh Lanier
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Bridgeport Teen Found Shot Dead in Car Remembered for ‘Fearless Enthusiasm’ Bridgeport Teen Found Shot Dead in Car Remembered for ‘Fearless Enthusiasm’
Bridgeport Teen Found Shot Dead in Car Remembered for ‘Fearless Enthusiasm’ An 18-year-old found shot to death in a car this week was a gifted athlete who "lived with a fearless enthusiasm that made every day count," a community group said. Leon Richardson was found with a bullet wound to his head around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, July 27, on Catherine Street between Washington Avenue and Harral Avenue in Bridgeport, police said. He was sitting in the driver's seat of his Honda. Police have not announced any arrests as of Thursday morning. Bridgeport Stronger Together, a community advocacy group, said in a Facebook post that Richardson was more than a headline. He was a…

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by Josh Lanier
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Hope Fades For Missing CT Teen As Search Becomes Recovery Operation After He Jumped Into River Hope Fades For Missing CT Teen As Search Becomes Recovery Operation After He Jumped Into River
Hope Fades For Missing CT Teen As Search Becomes Recovery Operation After He Jumped Into River A search for a missing 15-year-old boy has become a recovery operation after first responders said the teen could not have survived the conditions.  New Haven firefighters were called to the area of Ella T. Grasso Boulevard and Boston Post Road shortly before 4:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30, for reports of two people in the West River.  New Haven Fire Chief Dan Coughlin said the 15-year-old jumped into the water before a family member followed him in an attempt to save him. A third family member then entered the river to rescue the adult rescuer. They were pulled from the water in sta…

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JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New
JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New JetBlue Airways is changing how travelers book flights as it prepares to launch a new domestic first-class option. The New York-based airline announced this week that it will begin rolling out what it called a simpler shopping system. Customers will first choose their onboard experience before selecting a fare based on price and flexibility. Travelers will be able to choose from four classes: Main, EvenMore, BlueFirst, and Mint. "With the introduction of BlueFirst and our recently improved EvenMore experience, we want to make sure customers can easily find the JetBlue experiences they…

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by Chris Spiker
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This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study
This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study An ingredient found in kitchens around the world is drawing scientific attention for what it did under tightly controlled laboratory conditions. Researchers tested five plant-derived compounds against mouse fibrosarcoma cells and normal rat muscle cells, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, produced the most balanced combination of cancer-cell activity and preliminary safety, researchers found. Curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, produced the most balan…

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