Arts & Culture
Little Pub: Food, Fun & Community in Fairfield County
Discover how Doug and Daneen Grabe built Little Pub into a beloved Fairfield County restaurant chain through consistency, community, and comfort.
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Priya Sharma
Priya Sharma covers the people who make Fairfield County interesting—entrepreneurs, artists, activists, and community builders. She grew up in Stamford, the daughter of tech executives who moved from New Jersey in the '90s. After earning her journalism degree from NYU and working at Westchester Magazine, she returned home. She believes there's more to Connecticut than hedge funds and country clubs. She lives in Stamford's South End. Previously, Priya was a Contributing Writer at Reuters. Priya holds a B.A. in Journalism from Yale University.
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Danbury Fire Department Implements Gentler Alarm System to Reduce Firefighter Stress
The Danbury Fire Department has replaced its jarring alarm system with a gentler approach designed to reduce stress on firefighters while improving response times, according to department officials.
Arts & Culture
Terror and Deadguy Headline Major Hardcore Shows This Week in Connecticut
Connecticut's hardcore scene is experiencing a major moment this week as two legendary bands bring their intense sound to local venues, according to show announcements.
Local & news
Hartford City Councilman Denied Rehabilitation Program in Church Embezzlement Case
Hartford City Councilman Alexander Thomas will face trial after a judge denied his request to enter a rehabilitation program that would have allowed him to avoid jail time for allegedly embezzling more than $20,000 from a local church.
Real Estate
Connecticut Lawmaker Proposes Statewide Strategy to Combat Corporate Housing Consolidation
Connecticut legislators are developing comprehensive tools to address corporate consolidation in the state's housing market, according to a working group established during the 2025 legislative session.
Food & Dining
Connecticut Lawmakers Push Bill to Eliminate State Taxes on Tips and Overtime Pay
Connecticut legislators are advancing a bill that would eliminate state income taxes on tips and overtime pay, potentially putting more money in the pockets of thousands of service workers across the state.
Local & news
Connecticut's "Nip Tax" Generates Millions for Towns, But Critics Push for Local Ban Authority
Connecticut's five-cent surcharge on small liquor bottles has generated more than $12 million for municipalities since 2022, but advocates want lawmakers to allow towns to ban the controversial containers altogether.
Business
Shelton Manufacturer Acme United Sees Earnings Rise Despite Tariff Disruptions
Tariff volatility and shifting federal trade policy disrupted customer orders at Shelton-based Acme United Corp. throughout 2025, according to the company's fourth-quarter earnings report, even as the cutting tools and first-aid products manufacturer posted higher annual earnings.
Real Estate
Connecticut Lawmakers Move to Repeal Single-Stair Building Code Law After Fire Officials Raise Safety Concerns
Connecticut lawmakers are moving to repeal a 2024 law that would have allowed single-stairway exits in some residential buildings, following strong opposition from fire officials across the state.
Local & news
Supreme Court to Hear Boulder Climate Lawsuit Appeal Against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal from ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy challenging Boulder's climate accountability lawsuit, nine months after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled the case could proceed in state court.