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The mother of a 6-year-old Bridgeport boy who was hospitalized with burns on Sunday says a bully lit a ball on fire and threw it at her son.
U.S. News & World Report ranks the nation's high schools each year. See where Bridgeport's schools placed.
Fairfield Ludlowe and Fairfield Warde both scored high in a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report.
Police said children were seen "playing with gasoline," and a mom claimed a child lit a ball on fire then threw it at her son.
The school was evacuated after a note was found stating there was a bomb inside it. No bomb was found, and a child has been arrested.
The school locked down on Tuesday so police could respond to a weapon on its property. Officers arrested two students and detained a third.
Fairfield police arrested him following their investigation into the sale of edibles and vape pens to area teenagers.
The buyer wants to completely renovate the office building, which is located in the heart of Fairfield.
If chosen as a winner, she'll receive a $1,000 classroom grant and gift bags for her students. Voting is open now through Friday.
Tom Roy of Simsbury was awarded for the procedures he developed to mitigate public works staffing shortages during snowstorms.
Workers coming back to the insurance company's Hartford office are greeted with a new dining area made up of 10 food and drink stations.
The Fairfield Museum ran the historic property for 25 years, securing more than $1 million in grants for its preservation during that time.
Capalbo died Sunday, following a 5-year cancer battle. "The depth of emotions we all feel are impossible to describe," his aunt said.
Undrea Kirkland, 25, tried to kill several rival gang members from 2015-2018, he admitted in court. He's been detained since April 2019.
Though the eatery itself is closing, its food trucks will continue to cater throughout Connecticut and New York.
Westport is among 108 Connecticut municipalities in the COVID-19 "red zone," according to Department of Public Health data.
Norwalk is among 108 Connecticut municipalities in the COVID-19 "red zone," according to Department of Public Health data.
New Canaan is among 108 Connecticut municipalities in the COVID-19 "red zone," according to Department of Public Health data.
Darien is among 108 Connecticut municipalities in the COVID-19 "red zone," according to Department of Public Health data.
Bridgeport is currently in the COVID-19 "orange zone," the second-highest level, according to Department of Public Health data.
