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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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Redding Launches Food Scraps Smart Bin Jan. 20
Redding will mark the launch of its new Food Scraps Smart Bin with a Tuesday, Jan. 20 event at the Redding Post Office. According to the town's Facebook post, the official launch is scheduled for 1 p.m. The bin is now available to residents already enrolled in the Redding Food Scrap/Composting Program, and the town is still accepting signups for anyone who wants to join, the Town of Redding announced on Facebook. Click here to sign up for the HRRA Food Scraps Recycling Program. Organization's logo. Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority The program gives residents a way to c…
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Trumbull Library Hosts Puzzle Exchange Jan. 17
Trumbull Library is holding a puzzle exchange on Saturday, Jan. 17, giving people a chance to bring in puzzles they’re done with and pick up different ones. Per a Facebook post by Trumbull Library, the swap will run from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Trumbull Library Community Room. Those participating should bring puzzles with at least 300 pieces that are complete and in good condition. The pieces should be in a bag inside the box, according to the Facebook post. Registration for this event is not required.
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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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Student Concerto Competition In Danbury; $500 Prize, Deadline Feb. 1
The Danbury Music Centre is accepting applications and video submissions for its 2026 Annual Student Concerto Competition through midnight Feb. 1, 2026. According to the Danbury Music Centre’s event listing, the winner will receive a $500 prize to support music studies and must be available to appear as a soloist at the Danbury Symphony Orchestra’s Young People’s Concert. Finalists will perform in a recital on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, starting at 3 p.m. at Marian Anderson Recital Hall at the Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main Street in Danbury. The winner will be revealed after the recital,&…
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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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Seeks Matching Donations To Grow Trail In 2026
Norwalk River Valley Trail is asking supporters to donate in 2026 to help add new miles and care for the trail. Norwalk River Valley Trail said in a Facebook post that it sees the trail as a thread connecting local towns, creating places for calm, connection, and joy. Donations can be made here. Norwalk River Valley Trail's logo. Norwalk River Valley Trail The donations will help support additional miles of trail, maintain greenways and wildlife habitats, and build welcoming areas designed to encourage movement, wellness, and shared use. Matching gifts are available that wou…
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Officer Stephen Christoforo Graduates Police Academy In Trumbull
Officer Stephen Christoforo completed the police academy on Dec. 17, 2025. In the Trumbull Police Department’s Facebook post, Christoforo was congratulated on the milestone. The statement also pointed to his hard work and dedication, along with a commitment to service, and closed with: “Welcome to the team.”
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