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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Tucked inside a hangar at Three Wing Aviation at Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford, a two-seat Van’s RV-12 built by Bassick High School students awaits its final hurdle before it can take to the skies. -
After nearly a decade of planning, fundraising and pandemic-driven delays, the new Veterans and First Responders Center in Trumbull is entering its final phase of construction. -
The fatal police shootings of two Hartford men during separate mental health emergencies earlier this year put a spotlight on how Connecticut law enforcement agencies respond to people in crisis and the role mental health professionals can play in those encounters. -
Postpartum depression is one of the most common complications of childbirth, affecting mothers across all backgrounds. Experts say increased awareness and access to care can help women recognize symptoms and seek treatment sooner. -
Supporters are making a last-minute push to save Bridgeport's Downtown Cabaret Theatre, gathering thousands of signatures before the 50-year-old institution is set to close. -
To honor Caribbean American Heritage Month, Bridgeport native Nilsa Laine is curating her first art exhibition, bringing together 11 artists from across New England to celebrate Caribbean culture and community through art. -
Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk is encouraging hands-on learning for young children through interactive exhibits focused on science, art and discovery. -
If Mark Holden had his way, the Ash observatory dome atop the vacant Bassick High School on Fairfield Avenue would have a new home with his astronomy group. -
Westport Day School in Wilton hosted its annual Special Education College Fair, giving students with individualized education plans and their families a chance to explore college or career options. -
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.
