/tags/fairfield-county Fairfield County en-US Copyright Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:39:44 GMT /news/2025-04-21/efforts-to-increase-affordable-housing-in-fairfield-county-underway-amid-market-squeeze Many renters are being forced to pay more than they can comfortably afford for an apartment, and other renters are opting for apartments below what they could afford, leaving less options for lower-income renters. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:39:44 GMT /news/2025-04-21/efforts-to-increase-affordable-housing-in-fairfield-county-underway-amid-market-squeeze Abigail Brone /news/2025-04-16/fairfield-affordable-housing-freeze-welcomed-by-town-leaders-who-call-state-mandate-unfair The town of Fairfield had to prove at least 2% of its housing stock was affordable to secure the moratorium on affordable housing construction. The state mandate is for 10% affordable housing stock. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:53:24 GMT /news/2025-04-16/fairfield-affordable-housing-freeze-welcomed-by-town-leaders-who-call-state-mandate-unfair Abigail Brone /news/investigative/2025-01-07/linda-mcmahon-education-experience-connecticut-history Linda McMahon will face questions from lawmakers in the U.S. Senate in the coming weeks about whether or not she’s fit to head up the U.S. Department of Education. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:09:00 GMT /news/investigative/2025-01-07/linda-mcmahon-education-experience-connecticut-history Maysoon Khan /show/where-we-live/2024-05-23/the-wild-rumpus-continues-maurice-sendaks-legacy-lives-on-at-ridgefield-foundation At the Maurice Sendak Foundation in Ridgefield, the late artist's legacy is kept alive and "wild" by a team of experts. This hour, we hear from them just after the posthumous release of the picture book, "Ten Little Rabbits." Thu, 23 May 2024 11:35:00 GMT /show/where-we-live/2024-05-23/the-wild-rumpus-continues-maurice-sendaks-legacy-lives-on-at-ridgefield-foundation Katie Pellico, Catherine Shen /news/2024-05-10/candidates-scramble-for-state-sen-marilyn-moores-seat Candidates, including a former mayor and City Council member, have confirmed they are seeking State Sen. Marilyn Moore’s seat after she declined to seek reelection. Fri, 10 May 2024 17:15:04 GMT /news/2024-05-10/candidates-scramble-for-state-sen-marilyn-moores-seat Eddy Martinez /news/2024-04-30/bridgeport-mosque-criticizes-police-response-to-alleged-bias-incident A Bridgeport mosque is criticizing local police for their response to an alleged bias incident that occurred in late April. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:32:51 GMT /news/2024-04-30/bridgeport-mosque-criticizes-police-response-to-alleged-bias-incident Eddy Martinez /news/2024-04-29/lack-of-housing-stifles-cts-economic-growth The state’s housing shortage is dissuading companies from coming to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, as those companies need to ensure there is available housing for employees. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:30:03 GMT /news/2024-04-29/lack-of-housing-stifles-cts-economic-growth Abigail Brone /news/2024-04-17/sikorsky-will-lay-off-hundreds-of-workers-after-u-s-army-scraps-new-helicopter-program Stratford-based Sikorsky is making the cuts after the U.S. Army canceled plans for a new helicopter called the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:06:09 GMT /news/2024-04-17/sikorsky-will-lay-off-hundreds-of-workers-after-u-s-army-scraps-new-helicopter-program Jennifer Ahrens, Eddy Martinez /news/2024-04-16/mass-evictions-impact-dozens-of-bridgeport-families A strip of multi-family buildings along East Main Street were recently sold. Bridgeport residents, housing advocates and elected officials gathered outside one of the sold properties Monday to protest the mass evictions. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:36:44 GMT /news/2024-04-16/mass-evictions-impact-dozens-of-bridgeport-families Abigail Brone /news/2024-04-11/new-ct-program-prioritizes-new-affordable-housing-fairfield-county Five Fairfield County communities will be selected for the program. The goal is to develop specific affordable housing projects or initiatives to help tackle the need, the center’s Chief Initiative Officer Melissa Kaplan-Macey said. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:49:59 GMT /news/2024-04-11/new-ct-program-prioritizes-new-affordable-housing-fairfield-county Abigail Brone