Fairfield County News
CollaborationThe Fairfield County News is a nonprofit, multimedia digital news outlet dedicated to delivering fact-based journalism and telling the stories that connect and strengthen communities in Fairfield, Bridgeport and beyond. Produced by Sacred Heart University’s School of Communication, Media & the Arts, Fairfield County News is committed to reporting that informs and uplifts local voices.
As part of Sacred Heart University’s mission, FCN also serves as a living newsroom and educational laboratory where students gain hands-on experience in reporting, multimedia storytelling and community engagement. Working alongside faculty mentors and professional journalists, students learn to uphold the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and civic responsibility. Together, these efforts strengthen the region’s local news ecosystem, broaden access to trustworthy information and train the next generation of ethical journalists.
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In 1833, Prudence Crandall opened a school for African American students in Canterbury, prompting backlash from local residents and leading to her arrest under a state law restricting out-of-state Black students. -
Black history in Greater Bridgeport is preserved through historic sites, archives and community memory. -
Rising Star Horse Rescue in Wilton rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes horses while teaching the community what responsible horse ownership truly means. -
Chase Rutty, a defenseman for Sacred Heart University’s women’s ice hockey team, proudly represents her Jamaican heritage. -
Bridgeport’s 500-foot “candy cane” smokestack faces demolition, sparking a fight between those who see pollution and those who see heritage rising over the South End. -
A Sacred Heart University poll conducted in partnership with GreatBlue Research finds that recent gambling scandals are undermining confidence in professional sports, particularly the NBA. -
Preservation Connecticut is mapping LGBTQ+ historic sites across the state, highlighting more than 130 locations and inviting the public to help document and preserve this overlooked history. -
The report explores effects on mental health, the rise of cyberbullying, and exposure to violent content. -
Bloodroot, a feminist vegetarian restaurant in Bridgeport, has closed after decades of serving plant-based dishes and fostering a community-centered space.
