Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

When Do I Sleep?

Possibly the most asked question, when do I sleep?  I intentionally work the night shift because that is when street crime and most breaking news happens.  Just before I started [caption id="attachment_20157" align="alignright" width="300"] Two radios play quietly during dinner time. I don't wear a hat at dinner but I didn't think you'd recognize me without it![/caption] DoingItLocal.com a statewide TV station had a car crash into their studio just after midnight.  You'd think they would have had the best video of the story.  They didn't.   There was no reporter or photographer at that hour.  An assistant producer took a cellphone picture and that was their coverage.  That also taught me there was an opportunity.   On average I…

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Mortgage Shopping? Nima Can Help!

Buying a home is so exciting.  Did they accept your offer? Did you get a great price?    A half a percentage price on financing that home can cost you thousands of dollars over the life of the mortgage.  Don’t take the one or two offers from the bank.  Nima Rezvan has many of offers from other MANY lenders.   Even if your credit has taken a hit over the last couple of years Nima can find you the best offers the market has to offer.  Excellent credit?  Oh are you going to be delighted!  With multiple lenders, no matter what Nima can save you BIG money over the years!

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Troy Fine Art Services, Inc. presents “PULSE”

Troy Fine Art Services, Inc. presents "PULSE”: mixed media with sculpture by nationally known artist, Carol Brookes. “This holiday exhibition encourages the reflection one might contemplate as another New Year ushers in.”, says Founder Troy Amuso.  Opening reception will take place December 7th from 6 to 8 pm and remain on display through end of January.  "PULSE" examines the hemisphere as a structure, the ordinary forms seen every day in their many incarnations, such as an egg, a pod, an eye, the earth, planets and domes. The various concepts that these forms evoke are explored in the series, including thoughts and insights into life, formation and the mystical and mysterious. Nails, washers, rope, tubing, wire, rubber mats, dowels, leather buckles, industrial honeycomb insulation…

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The Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council is Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2013 Mayor’s Neighborhood Arts & Heritage Grant Program

The Bridgeport Arts & Cultural Council is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the Fall 2013 Round of the Mayor's Neighborhood Arts & Heritage Grant Program. Funded by the City of Bridgeport and administered by the Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council (BACC), the Program "underscores and furthers Bridgeport's vibrant artistic and cultural environment and provides artists and cultural institutions with an opportunity to achieve their creative initiatives," shares Marianne Brunson Frisch, BACC Executive Director. The Program enriches the quality of life in the City by funding arts and heritage projects and programs, and underserved individuals and organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. Individual artists, artisans, craft makers and musicians who are residing or creating works at a studio…

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