Lower Fairfield County Communities Look to ‘Weed’ Out Vape and Smoke Shops
Officials said that the growth of vape and smoke shops across lower Fairfield County are a public health and safety issue.
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Pieces related to health in southwest Connecticut
Report: 40% of Lower Fairfield County Residents Struggling to Make Ends Meet
More than 93,000 residents across lower Fairfield County have to "make impossible choices," according to a new United Way report, such as deciding whether to buy food or fill a prescription.
As East Norwalk Looks to Add Grocery Store, SW CT Residents Could Lose Food Access
Residents in East Norwalk could have access to more food, thanks to a new grocery store coming to the area, while SNAP cuts could other residents to lose access to food.
Report: Air Quality Continues to be a Challenge in Fairfield County
Connecticut—and in particular Fairfield County—suffers from some of the worst air quality in the country, according to state officials.
Special Edition of The What: Food Insecurity and Food Access in Lower Fairfield County
This is a special edition of The What, our free weekly newsletter, focusing on food insecurity and access across southwest Connecticut.
Special Edition of The What: Investing in Infrastructure Around Southwest Connecticut
This is a special edition of The What, our free weekly newsletter, focusing on infrastructure investments across lower Fairfield County.
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.