Around Town

Meet a Mom – Meg Lahey
Meg joined Steinbrecher Educational Advisors in 2008 and became a senior partner in 2012. Prior to that she spent nine years working as a school counselor at Mamaroneck High School. While at Mamaroneck, she designed a multi-session college prep program and...

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means it’s time for Pink Pledge, the Norma Pfriem Breast Center’s annual community-wide breast cancer awareness and fundraising campaign. In addition to raising much needed funds for the patients and programs of...

How can Text Messages and Other Communications be Relevant in My Divorce Case
Did you know that text messages and other electronic communications, such as e-mails, What’s App messages, and Facebook messages are increasingly being used in Connecticut divorce cases? Why can certain messages be relevant to your divorce case? Most often, such...

Meet a Mom – Fairfield Dermatology – Dr Kim.
Fairfield Dermatology newest addition is Dr. Yesul Kim—I am a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon to treat skin cancer which is the largest form of cancer here in the US. Mom to a son Emmett who is currently looking to settle down here...

Mosquito Squad: Helping Fight the Spotted Lanternflies in CT
Have you heard about the Spotted Lanternfly—the invasive species popping up in our area? It looks like a butterfly with shades of black and red, but it’s actually a flying insect that can severely damage local trees and plants. They were only discovered in 2014 but...

Good Housekeeping Nutritionist Approved: Snacks Kids and Moms Will Love!
If there’s one task that makes parents groan about back-to-school, it’s packing lunches. We need quick get-us-out-the-door options that both taste good and are good for our kids’ growing bodies and brains. With so many options on the shelves, how do we narrow...

Meet a Mom – LUX Poppin – Sonny Meza
Hi! My name is Sonny Meza and I am a wife and mom to two residing in the Brooklawn County club area of Fairfield! I own LUX POPPIN, an event rental and balloons company! We met Sonny last year when she blew us (literally) away with her balloons and decor at the Taste...

CT State Senator Ryan Fazio on the Change to Kindergarten Start Date!
In June, Governor Ned Lamont signed a law requiring all incoming Kindergartners to be 5 before entering Kindergarten. Previously, students needed to turn 5 by January 1st; starting in 2024, they must have their birthday by September 1st (aka the first day of school)....

Free Summer Soccer at Fairfield University
Tickets for Fairfield University Men's and Women's Soccer home matches are on sale now at FairfieldStags.com/TIX. Purchasing tickets in advance is the preferred method of entry and the fastest way through the gate and into the stands at Lessing Field. FREE Summer...

Registration is now open for the Lil Stags Club!
Registration for Fairfield University’s Lil' Stags Club for the 2023-24 school year is open now for all new and returning Lil' Stags! The membership package includes a Lil' Stags Club hat, a Lil' Stags Club Drawstring Bag, free admission to over 100 games including...

FREE Museums this Summer!
Connecticut Summer at the Museum 2023 - Free Admission for Kids It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 4, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying Connecticut resident adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the...

My experience with Emsculpt at Nichols MD
Nichols MD came to Fairfield a little over a year ago and has been amazing ever since. Located right in the Brick Walk they offer more then just botox, as I have done my yearly skin check there, facials, botox and now Emsculpt! I never knew much about it and after...

Meet a Dad – Tom Keyes
Meet our Last Dad for the month of June, Thomas Keyes, a native Long Islander who has been in Fairfield since 2009. He started Triple Double in 2019 never knowing how much it would grow to what it is today! He has been married to Kristin for 14 years and have 3...

Meet a Dad – Nick Aysseh
A man of many hats Nick Aysseh. Some know him from the Board of Ed or on his children's PTA, some saw him working the inflatable obstacle course at this weekend's Family Fun Day but his day job is at Yale New Haven Hospital Center for Injury and Violence Prevention...

Fairfield Fireworks 2023!
Join the Town of Fairfield on Saturday July 1st at 9:15pm for their Annual Fireworks Show!! We are thrilled that Fairfield will be putting on their annual Fireworks show this year! We might be bias, but we think it is one of the BEST shows in Connecticut! If...

Fireworks around CT!
It's the best time of year; Fourth of July, and hopefully it is a beautiful week, so let us help you out on where to see spectacular Fireworks! They all start around dusk so get there early to get a good spot! Stay Safe! Fairfield July 1st 9:15pm...

Meet a Dad – Fairfield Police Sergeant – Evan Kaesmann
Meet a Dad week 2 is one of Fairfield's finest Sergeant Evan Kaesmann. Sgt. Kaesmann has been with the Fairfield Police Department for 14 years and recently retired his K9 partner Maverick. Father of 5 and a half year old Lucas who inspires to be a Policeman and...

5 Ways to Keep Your Backyard Safer This Summer
Summer is officially in full swing, and there’s no fun better than Summer fun! While you’re creating memories in your backyard, you’ll want to keep your family safe. Take the 5 easy steps below now, and you’ll be able to focus on fun for the rest of the season! Take...

Local Farmer’s Markets
If you wanted to, you could go to a different Farmer's Market almost every day of the week locally! Fresh produce, fun music and sometimes food trucks! See our list below of local farmer's markets - all within a 20 minute drive! Fairfield Farmer's Market...

High-Risk Pregnancy: What to Do and How to Cope
High-Risk Pregnancy: What to Do and How to Cope Jennifer Humphrey, MSN, RN, Fetal Care Coordinator, Connecticut Children’s If your pregnancy is high risk, it’s natural to have a mix of emotions ranging from joy and anticipation—to fear and even sorrow. Even though...