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.

Enchanted Princess Spa Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Stratford

Enchanted Princess Spa celebrated its ribbon cutting on Friday, May 29, marking the opening of a new kid-focused spa and party destination at 1925 Barnum Avenue in Stratford. Owner Taji Hairston said the business was created to give children a fun, welcoming place to enjoy manicures, pedicures, birthday parties, workshops, and other special activities. “We just wanted to bring something fun to the community and liven up the place a little bit,” Hairston said. “Have something fun for a girl to be a girl.” Enchanted Princess Spa offers a magical spa experience designed especially for kids, with services including gentle manicures, relaxing pedicures, sparkle makeup, face jewels, kid-friendly drinks, spa robe use, photo opportunities, and themed party packages. The business…

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Hwang Calls For Fairfield Speed Camera Pause

https://youtu.be/VtsxVHTmlVo State Sen. Tony Hwang, ranking Republican leader on the Transportation Committee, is calling on Fairfield officials to pause the town’s speed camera program after warning-period data projected nearly 190,000 violations in May. Hwang said the number is “alarming and shocking,” but not surprising, arguing that speeding has become normalized across Fairfield and other Connecticut communities. He said he continues to support speed and red-light cameras as a public safety tool, but believes Fairfield should use the May warning period to improve education, signage, public awareness and transparency before full enforcement continues. Hwang said the program grew out of Connecticut’s 2023 Vision Zero roadway safety legislation, which allowed municipalities to adopt automated traffic enforcement programs with state approval. Connecticut’s Public…

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