WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, led a group of seven senators in introducing legislation to support early-career researchers whose employment opportunities have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act would create a new postdoctoral fellowship program at the National Science Foundation (NSF) to prevent the loss of research talent due to job market disruptions caused by the economic decline during and after the pandemic. “This bill creates a new NSF postdoctoral fellowship program to support the next generation of STEM talent,” said Blumenthal. “STEM researchers who are just starting out in their careers, especially women and minority groups traditionally underrepresented in this field,…
“Hamilton Trivia Night” at Stratford Library March 19
The Stratford Library presents "Hamilton Trivia Night" on Friday, March 19 at 7 pm. Anyone who has seen the Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway musical or its current film version on Disney+, is welcome to play via Zoom. Trivia will be presented in a Jeopardy-style format with teams competing in different categories for points. A few lucky contestants will win Hamilton-themed prizes in a random prize drawing. This event was planned and created by Stratford Library volunteers Avanti, Kaitlyn and Sam. To register and reserve a spot visit: https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/75108 For further information, call the Library at: 203.385.4165. This press release was made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/
Stratford News: St. Patrick’s Festivities
STRATFORD – This year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Town Hall in Stratford will begin with the raising of the Irish flag in a ceremony on the green on front of Town Hall at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17th. Mayor Laura R. Hoydick will name the Irish Mayor for the Day, and State Senator Kevin Kelly will be master of ceremonies. In consideration of continuing concerns associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional reception and Irish soda bread competition which are usually a feature of the celebration will not be held this year. “Last year the first of many public events we lost from the pandemic was our traditional celebration of St. Patrick’s Day at Town Hall,” said Mayor Laura Hoydick. “While we remain…
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he plans to introduce legislation during the 2021 regular session of the Connecticut General Assembly with the goal of increasing postsecondary enrollment and success across Connecticut, particularly among first-generation, low-income, and minority students. During the COVID-19 pandemic, postsecondary enrollment has decreased across Connecticut and the country as a whole. Data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows that Connecticut experienced a 3.5 percentage point decline in college enrollment from 2019 levels, which ranks 23rd of the 50 states in terms of the largest percentage point decline. Similarly, FAFSA completion among high school seniors is down 8 percent compared to this time last year. “Increasing postsecondary enrollment and success, particularly among first-generation, low-income, and…
Bridgeport News: Head-On Crash
2021-03-07@7:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There were injuries in the head on collision in the 500 block of Huntington Turnpike. DoingItLocal is your ONLY breaking news source.
Bridgeport News: Police Log
Monday- Nothing of significance Tuesday- Fire on Bird St (reported) PT Barnum Party Shot (reported) Wednesday- Female party with non-life threatening wounds due to a fight at Stratford and Bunnel. Known parties Fire 850 Park Ave (reported) Gas Rupture Robert St (reported) Thursday- Car theft Old Town Road & Madison. Acura Stolen Officer involved Accident Deacon St and Seaview Ave (reported) Friday- Nothing of Significance Saturday- Domestic Incident (Not Reported Due to Victim’s Rights and Safety) This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Bar Fight
2021-03-07@12:46am--#Fairfield CT-- Police were called to break up a fight outside the Trevi Lounge at 548 Kings Hwy Cutoff. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Parked Cars Hit
2021-03-07@12:44am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a silver car with heavy front end damager after hitting parked cars in the 400 block of Connecticut Avenue. The car may have fled onto I-95. This news report is made possible by: Click for coupons here: https://www.facebook.com/DoingItLocal/photos/a.273728507168/10158201932542169/
6 Injured In Route 8/25 Crash
2021-03-07@12:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic--Six people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 8/25 near exit 3. Also another possible crash at exit 2.
I-95 Rollover
2021-03-06@7:27pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A rollover accident reported I-95 southbound near exit 24. No word on any injuries.