Food Insecurity, Access, and Innovation Across Lower Fairfield County
About 18% of residents in Connecticut said they are food insecure. Across southwest Connecticut, many local organizations are working to help address this challenge.
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Feeding their Community: How Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk Groups Are Making Food Accessible
From community fridges to urban gardens, from farmers markets to food pantries, local organizations in Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk are fighting back against food insecurity and access.
The Impact of Food Insecurity and Food Deserts in Lower Fairfield County
Food insecurity and food deserts are two challenges many residents in Lower Fairfield County face.
How Will a Second-Term Trump Presidency Affect Southwest Connecticut?
How will a second President Trump term affect transportation, education, health, housing and the environment in Lower Fairfield County? We're looking at these key areas.
The Evolving Hospital Landscape of Southwest Connecticut
Across southwest Connecticut, mergers and proposed expansion plans are changing local hospitals.
Trouble in the Air: Southwest Connecticut Deals with Poor Air Quality
Fairfield County’s air quality is some of the worst in the country, according to a 2023 “State of the Air” report from the American Lung Association.
Southwest Connecticut Impacted by Poor Air Quality
This past week, southwest Connecticut experienced some of the worst air quality in the world due to smoke from wildfires in Canada.