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Bridgeport High School has Fresh Look as It is Part of Harrison County School's Recent $46,000 Project
Bridgeport High School has a fresh look. Actually, it is the same look, just a whole lot cleaner. BHS was among a handful of schools that were part of the 2024 summer cleaning that involved pressure washing of the structures. Last year,. in the first year of the program by...
Pay for play: Group planning new Compo playground seeks support
WESTPORT — Having secured zoning approval to rebuild the Compo Beach playground, the grassroots initiative promoting the project has shifted its game plan to fundraising. The latest proposal to renovate the playground — built in 1988 and refurbished in 2006, largely the result of community volunteers — will focus on modernizing equipment, improving sight lines for parents and caregivers monitoring their children, enhancing accessibility for all children and underpinning the facilities’ long-term maintenance.
New Haven artist expands talents into the fashion space, creates wearable art for all
A New Haven artist with skills in writing, music and art shared about his journey into the fashion world. Tea Montgomery, a local artist from New Haven, has been dedicating his time and creativity in creating wearable art. “It's luxury clothing and accessories that we hand make right here and...
Birds found an improbable home next to a Market Basket parking lot. Now they’re gone.
Caelin Graber is now banned from entering the Market Basket grocery store in Milford, so she has to conduct an interview from across the street. “This was my Market Basket that I shopped at regularly,” she says, ducking into some shade on a recent sunny afternoon. Nearby, cars and...
750 youth participating in New Haven summer employment program
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Hundreds of young people across New Haven are taking part in the city’s Youth @ Work summer employment program. “I’m doing something that I love,” said David Uzuka, a counselor at the Sullivan Academy basketball camp. It’s a full circle moment for Uzuka. He was a camper at the Sullivan […]
Birthdays & Bookjoy At Pride Month Community Dinner
Diana Henderson and Benny Saldana. Lucy Gellman Photos. Two spindly candles glowed atop a craggy birthday cake, a sheen of white frosting and red sprinkles catching in the flame. Beneath it, soft layers of green and yellow sponge fell to the sides, shaped like bright, unexpected puzzle pieces. At the table around Yu Fu, the New Haven Pride Center exploded into a spirited, cacophonous rendition of “Happy Birthday.”
Annual Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari Highlights Brands
A variety of beer, wine and spirits brands were showcased at Beardsley Zoo’s annual Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari in Bridgeport on June 1. Guests tasted food, beer, wine and spirits from dozens of vendors while walking through parts of the zoo, taking in museum exhibits and visiting some of its animals. Musical act The Void performed while guests played games and placed bids in the event’s large silent auction. Presented by Turnpike Spirit Shop, participating venues and caterers included The Blind Rhino, The Bites Company, Caribe Soul, Dave Grant Caterers, Fortuna’s Catering, Garden Catering, Hot Monkey Nuts, LesserEvil Snacks, Little Pub, Luna Azzurra, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Nuovo Pasta, Open Door Tea, Rose Sisters Chips, Taco Loco, Vazzy’s and more. Opened in 1922, the Beardsley Zoo is Connecticut’s only zoo and is home to more than 300 animals. Serving more than 1,100 guests this year, the annual tasting event is the zoo’s largest fundraiser, benefiting the care of the zoo’s endangered species, expansion of exhibits and educational programming.
Wethersfield man charged with narcotic distribution after overdose investigation
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Wethersfield man faces two charges after an investigation of an overdose death in October 2023. Jimmy Lassus, 39, was charged with distribution of fentanyl and oxycodone on Wednesday. The decision comes after the death of a 27-year-old woman in Meriden, which was ruled as an overdose. During the investigation, police […]
Skimming Device Found On ATM At Fairfield Gas Station
According to Sgt. Michael Stahl with the Fairfield Police Department said the device was found at the Mobil Gas Station at 1271 Stratfield Road on Monday, July 1. An ATM repair technician discovered the device, but it is unknown when it was placed there, Stahl said. Steps to Protect Yourself:
New Haven affordable senior housing to get eco-friendly upgrades
Residents of an affordable senior housing development in New Haven will soon live a little more comfortably. The Towers provides different levels of assisted living for senior residents. The development recently received $20 million from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to upgrade the building’s roughly 55 year old infrastructure.
Erin Michaud: Oil and Acrylic Portraits
Opening Reception Saturday July 20, 2024 2 – 4 p.m. Erin Michaud was born in rural Eagle Lake, Maine, a Francophone and Anglophone community near the Canadian border and currently is a New Haven and Hamden based artist. Their work features acrylic, oil, and watercolor compositions and photography inspired by quiet periods of solitude, long walks in nature, and Zoom meetings. Erin is also a visual arts teacher, teaching painting, mixed media and art history in New Haven.
Drug Rehab Workers Seek New Jobs
Jamen Vandervort’s family went “from three house incomes to just one” when he and his father suddenly lost their jobs at a drug rehab clinic that closed amidst corporate chaos. So on Tuesday the father-son duo joined dozens of their former colleagues at a job fair...
Carter Mario Law Firm: Fireworks Safety and Legality for the 4th of July Holiday
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Host Natasha Lubczenko recently met with Attorney Alex Mario of the Carter Mario Law Firm, and Lieutenant Edward Dunford of the New Haven Police Department to discuss fireworks safety ahead of the 4th of July celebrations. Attorney Mario clarified, “Fireworks are not legal in Connecticut, though sparklers and fountains are permitted.” Lt. Dunford, a member of the New Haven Bomb Squad, emphasized the dangers of fireworks, stating, “Anything that goes in the air, makes noise, booms, or pops, is illegal. Black powder, the main ingredient, is extremely volatile and sensitive to heat, shock, and friction.”
Milford Bans ATVs and Rec Vehicles from City Streets
MILFORD — The Board of Aldermen voted 10-4 this week to ban ATVs and other recreational vehicles from city streets, imposing fines of up to $2,000 for participants involved in street takeovers. Milford follows Ansonia, Bridgeport, East Haven, New Haven, North Branford and Waterbury in enacting ordinances targeting street...
Should town step back from closing off Church Lane?
WESTPORT — The summertime closing of Church Lane is a boon, according to the street’s merchants and restaurateurs, who report that creating the traffic- and parking-free mall attracts more pedestrians — and business — downtown. But others, including some Main Street and Sconset Square merchants, say...
Yale Men’s Hockey Shines with 26 All-Academic Team Selections
The Yale men's hockey team had 26 student-athletes named to ECAC Hockey's All-Academic Team for the 2023-24 season, requiring a minimum GPA of 3.00. David Chen was the recipient of the Commissioner's List award, representing the top scholar from Yale. 26 Yale student-athletes honored on ECAC Hockey's All-Academic Team. Minimum...
Lightsaber Training Class Set For Benedum Civic Center
The Force will be strong in Bridgeport later this month with a gathering of Star Wars enthusiasts and perhaps some Jedis in training as the Benedum Civic Center will be host for a lightsaber training class. The class will be presented by The Outer Rim Praxeum Lightsaber School, based out...
Pottery Paradise Makes Failing Fun
“I feel like failure is a really bad word, but there’s a lot of failure in pottery,” said Megan Smith, the teacher of Centering With Clay: Focusing on Pottery Foundations, a seven-week-long class for adults at Creative Arts Workshop on Audubon Street. Smith’s goal for the first class...
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