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Cross-Country Cancer Research Ride Cycles Into Fairfield This Weekend
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A seven-week, coast-to-coast cycling event to raise critical cancer research funds will have its grand finale at Jennings Beach on Saturday.
Hundreds of cyclists and supports are expected to cheer on the last-leg riders of the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation’s “Road to Victories” event.
The team, made up of patients, loved ones and supporters, is expected at the beach around 1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Janssen Oncology, the 3,400-mile ride began on Sept. 3 in Manhattan Beach, Calif. and is on track to raise about $400,000 for research into multiple myeloma,…
Fairfield Mom Ups Her Social Media Reach With New Web Series
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Kami Evans has turned her love for social media into 60 Facebook pages and counting -- and now a video show.
The show, called "After Drop Off," launched Oct. 9 and is a collection of interviews and spin-offs featuring local businesses in the Bridgeport/Southport area.
In each episode -- which runs just under 15 minutes -- Evans talks to local business owners that primarily work in food, fashion or entertainment. Spin-offs include "HomeScape," "Beauty Call," "Tech, Travel and Treats," "Food, Fashion and Fun," "Ambush…
CT Radio Host Takes Part In One Of The Craziest "Jeopardy!" Finales Ever
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — She didn’t realize her dream of winning “Jeopardy!” Tuesday, but former WPKN radio host Fran Fried can say she was part of one of the wildest finishes in the show’s history.
Tied for the lead with $12,300, Fried and competitor Carlos Nobleza Posas of Salt Lake City both wagered it all on incorrect responses to the “Asian Geography” final clue about the only country that borders both the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf.
The returning champion, Manny Abell, a Naval officer from Lacey, Wash., also answered incorrectly, but he only wagered $999 of his $1,000, meaning he won…
