News across Greater Bridgeport
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.
The Greatest Album You’ve Never Heard Of
You’ve likely never heard of David Kauffman & Eric Caboor. If you have, you probably spend too much time on rateyourmusic.com. I certainly hadn’t until this year, when I came across their album “Songs from Suicide Bridge” from a list of hidden gem albums. The album’s morose…
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.
Kneads Bakery Café to Operate Two Spaces at Greenwich Crossing
Kneads opened its original café in Westport in 2020, and is opening its second location on Fairfield's Post Road in October. Greenwich Crossing will be its third location.
Greenwich High School Athletic Hall of Fame To Induct Seven Honorees
The celebration will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026, beginning with a pregame Hall of Fame Social. The evening will continue with an induction ceremony in Cardinal Stadium at halftime during the football game versus New Canaan.
The Children’s School: Good Beginnings Last a Lifetime
The Children’s School serves children ages 3 to 8 and is located at 118 Scofieldtown Road in Stamford, Connecticut. Families are invited to tour the campus and meet the school community at an Open House on Friday, October 2, from 5:00 to 7:00pm.
Sneak Peek at the Artwork You’ll Find at the 7th Annual Art in the Park at Binney Park
The 7th annual Art in the Park event in Binney Park, sponsored by the Old Greenwich Merchants Association, will take place in Old Greenwich’s Binney Park on Sunday, October 4 from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Stamford Man Charged in Stolen US Treasury Check Scheme
Analysis of the man's social media accounts has revealed numerous photos of him in possession of large amounts of cash stolen during the scheme.
Lights, Camera, Collaboration: Fairfield University Partners with BFI
Fairfield University began a new partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI), a well-established and internationally owned institution associated with movie stars and big-budget films, inviting our small university nestled in the bottom of Connecticut to be their first…
Intramural Week One Cancellation Concerns
Fairfield University’s intramural program recorded more than 50 game cancellation requests and eight forfeits during its first week of programming, creating scheduling challenges for teams, staff and officials as the fall season gets underway. Andrew Jamieson, Graduate Intern of…
Mailroom Issues & Overflow Cause Package Delays
During the first two weeks of the semester, 17,500 packages were delivered to the Fairfield University mailroom. This marks an increase of over 2,000 packages from the beginning of last year. Mailroom manager Paul Donahue shared that the main offenders are “last-mile” drivers,…