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Town of Fairfield Announces New Indoor Sidewalk Sale

Fairfield, CT – The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development is excited to announce a new shopping event, the Indoor Sidewalk Sale, which will take place on Saturday, January 24th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Fairfield University Store’s Second Story at 1499 Post Road. This will be a one-stop shop for some of your favorite Fairfield stores all in one spot. Participating merchants include Apricot Lane Boutique, Bailey Jaymes Boutique, Ciao Bella, Coreen’s Bridge Floral Shop, Jane + Mercer, Lexington Home & Garden, Olive My Stuff, Team Woofgang & Co., The PEHT Shop, and The Two Oh Three. Light bites and a cash bar will be available to event attendees. Parking is available on…

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Shots Fired Investigation and Arrest

On January 15, 2026, at 1:12 PM, Norwalk Patrol Officers began investigating a report of a shotsfired inside of an apartment on East Wall Street.Patrol officers spoke with the complainant, who reported that Christopher Bromfield had dischargeda firearm inside the apartment during the overnight hours. The investigation revealed that Bromfieldfired the weapon while the complainant and a one-year-old child were present inside the apartment,in a separate bedroom.Members of Norwalk Police Department Emergency Services Unit Tactical Response Teamresponded to the apartment complex. Bromfield was located exiting the parking lot in his vehicleand was taken into custody without incident. Officers recovered a .45 caliber semi-automatichandgun from Bromfield’s possession, along with 37 rounds of ammunition located inside hisvehicle.Norwalk Police Detectives subsequently applied for…

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Two Arrested, Loaded Firearms and Crack Cocaine Seized in Bridgeport Traffic Stop

The Bridgeport Police Departments Narcotics and Vice Unit, along with the Patrol Division conduct motor vehicle stop on January 12, 2026, at approximately 19:05 hours, leading to Firearm Seizure and Narcotics Arrest.   Bridgeport Tactical Narcotics Unit, along with the Patrol Division announce the successful arrest and seizure of Donovan Green of Bridgeport and Dante Archibald of Bridgeport, resulting from a motor vehicle stop in the area of Shelton St. and Park St.   During the stop, Members of the Narcotics Division seized (2) loaded firearms and 1.7 grams of crack cocaine.  The following items were recovered during Donovan Green’s arrest:  ·                     (1) Glock 43X 9mm firearm   The following items were recovered during Dante Archibald’s arrest:  ·                     (1) Ruger .380 LCP firearm   ·                     1.7 grams of crack cocaine   Donovan Green was charged with the following:  ·                     C.G.S. 29-35(a)(1) Carrying a Pistol w/o Permit  ·                     C.G.S. 29-36K Illegal Transfer…

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Bridgeport Man Arrested for Vandalizing Hanukkah Menorah at Park Avenue Synagogue

The Bridgeport Police have arrested a city man for vandalizing a Hanukkah menorah at a Park Ave. synagogue last month. Austin Smalls, 29, of Bridgeport, turned himself in on Tuesday night at police headquarters. There was a warrant for his arrest. Smalls is charged with Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree and Disorderly Conduct. He was processed and released on a promise to appear in court.  He was ordered by the judge who signed the warrant to stay away from the synagogue. Surveillance video from Congregation B'nai Isreal on Park Ave. shows Smalls arriving there in a vehicle registered to him at approximately 3:00 a.m. on December 24th, 2025. He then rocks the menorah back and forth numerous times until…

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Bus Crash!

https://youtube.com/shorts/Zsg39U1U6Lo Report of a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus at the intersection of East Main and Arctic Street. 13 individuals have been transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries.

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Connecticut and Bridgeport Activate Severe Cold Weather Protocols as Arctic Air Moves In

Governor Ned Lamont has activated Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol in response to a blast of arctic air expected to impact the state, bringing dangerously low temperatures and wind chills that could be life-threatening. The statewide protocol goes into effect Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. and will remain active until noon on Friday, January 16, 2026. Forecasts call for overnight low temperatures in the low to mid-teens, with wind chills ranging from 0°F to 10°F and gusty northwest winds. The purpose of the protocol is to protect vulnerable populations from prolonged exposure to extreme cold. While active, state agencies and municipalities coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 and Connecticut’s shelter network to ensure anyone in need can access shelter,…

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Hit-and-Run on South Avenue Leaves One Pedestrian Dead, Another Seriously Injured

On January 09, 2026, at approximately 0105 hours, Patrol Officers responded to the 1400 block of South Avenue, on report of two pedestrians having been struck by a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, Patrol Officers rendered first aid to the two pedestrians until the Fire Department and EMS arrived on-scene. The striking motor vehicle had fled the scene. The subsequent investigation led Patrol Officers to 95 Parrott Avenue, Bridgeport, Ct., where they located a black Chevy truck with heavy front-end damage. Kevin O’neill (07-11-1969) identified himself to Patrol Officers as the owner of the black Chevy truck and the operator at the time of the MVA on South Avenue. Kevin O’neill was transported to the Stratford Police Department and charged with…

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Firefighters Called to Barnum School

There was an initial call of a potential fire at Barnum School, 495 Waterview Ave in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene, and found no sign of smoke or fire. We’re a two-person independent local news team, if you like what we do, you can support us by:Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocalBecome a Facebook Subscriber: https://www.facebook.com/DoingItLocal/subscribe/Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocalDirectly donate via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6NHelp us continue to deliver breaking local news, while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

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Fairfield University Art Museum Exhibition For Which It Stands… to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S., Opening Jan. 23

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (Jan. 13, 2026) — The Fairfield University Art Museum is pleased to announce a major loan exhibition planned for spring 2026, as part of a series of cultural and artistic events at Fairfield University commemorating the 250th anniversary—semiquincentennial—of the United States. For Which It Stands… will run from January 23 through July 25, 2026, and will feature more than 70 works by diverse artists across art movements from the early 20th century to the present day, focusing on depictions of the American flag. The exhibition will include works ranging from Childe Hassam’s Italian Day, May 1918—lent by Art Bridges—to a new textile sculpture by Maria de Los Angeles, commissioned for the exhibition. Works by artists including Jasper Johns,…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SECURES PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION TO BLOCK LATEST TRUMP ATTEMPT TO STOP REVOLUTION WIND

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has granted a preliminary injunction to block the Trump Administration’s latest effort to suspend work on the Revolution Wind offshore wind project. Work on the nearly-complete project may now resume. “A federal judge has once again blocked Trump’s efforts to tank Revolution Wind, finding yet again that his actions are likely arbitrary and capricious and that our challenge is likely to succeed. This project is on the finish line to begin delivering clean, affordable energy to Connecticut families. With yet another clear defeat, it is my hope that Donald Trump will drop his lawless and erratic attacks for good. We’re prepared…

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