News across Greater Bridgeport
Greenwich Green & Clean Invites Community to Beautification Awards Celebration
Greenwich Green & Clean invites the community to an evening reception celebrating the Beautification Awards on Thursday, October 15, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses on North Street.
Leagues of Women Voters Partner to Host Candidate Debate for CT’s 4th US Congressional District
The event is free to attend, but advanced registration is required. It will also be streamed live on Westport Library's Youtube channel.
Greenwich Sustainability Committee Looks Beyond Town Borders to Advance Regional Sustainability
The Greenwich Sustainability Committee is looking beyond municipal boundaries as it develops priorities for the coming year, with a renewed focus on regional collaboration, practical solutions and measurable progress on sustainability.
YWCA Greenwich’s Harmony Project Hosts Annual Walk the Walk Against Domestic Violence on October 4
The event will take place on Sunday, October 4, at 9:00am at Bruce Park. This free, family-and pet-friendly one-mile walk is open to the entire community and aims to raise awareness about domestic violence and the free services available to survivors and their families.
GHS Class of 1986 to Organize Collection for Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry at Homecoming Football Game
This year, the GHS class of 1986 is combining school spirit and community service by supporting Neighbor to Neighbor and its food pantry.
Laurel House Sound Steps 5K Walk/Run for Mental Health Recovery Set for Oct 17 at Cove Island Park
Laurel House, Inc is a 501 (c)(3) mental health services nonprofit organization located in Stamford helping individuals and their families achieve and sustain mental health recovery to lead fulfilling lives.
Bridgeport: Sit & Speak Listening Session
Community Engagement Reporter Reginald David is hosting a Sit & Speak on October 8, 2026, at the Burroughs Community Center.
Greenwich Native Plans “Backyard-Style Ultra Marathon” to Benefit Street Dog Hero
Florio Tiramani expects to cover 50 to 70 miles over 12 hours to benefit Street Dog Hero. Supporters pledge per mile, and every dollar goes toward getting more dogs off the streets and into homes.
SafeGuard Seniors Raises Awareness of Scams, Adds AI Literacy Workshop
SafeGuard Seniors has now run 16 workshops and taught 232 seniors — a combination of their original scam awareness workshop and a newer AI literacy workshop — at facilities in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, and Norwalk.
Greenwich Alliance Day Kicks Off Non-Profit’s 20th Anniversary
With the support of donors, educators, families and community partners, the Greenwich Alliance for Education has since invested $6.9 million in the arts, STEM, academic enrichment, college and career readiness, mental health and wellness, and scholarships.
Breast Cancer Alliance Plans Flag Raising and Free Symposium
The a free community symposium hosted by Breast Cancer Alliance is titled, "The Next Chapter. Life After Breast Cancer. Finding Your New Normal."
A Renewed Plea to Safeguard SNAP in the Farm Bill
SNAP is the nation’s most effective food security safety-net and is therefore invaluable to the health and well-being of society, including state economies. – Ali Ghiorse, Executive Director, The Foodshed Network and Karen Saggese, Site Director, Food Rescue US - Fairfield County…