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Robot Fighting In Norwalk

Sep 23, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Last month NHRL invited DoingItLocal to its summer competition which will lead to their Final Botdown on September 30th and World Chapionship on November 11. Their facilities are located at 165 Water Street in Norwalk. My biggest takeaway from the event was just how entertaining and affordable it is to bring the family. Just $15 for adults and $10 for kids. Even their VIP tickets at $50 are a bargain especially when you consider its all-day entertainment. Our guide Matt was enthusiastic about the sport and was very patient during some technical difficulties I was encountering! National Havoc Robot League (NHRL) robots are in the 3 to 30-pound weight category whereas Battlebots robots can weigh as much as 250 pounds!…

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Entertainment Food & Beverage Stratford

Sneak Peek The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar

Jun 23, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Thursday I got a sneak peek of the new The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar. It will open to the public on Saturday. It is located at 1625 Stratford Avenue in Stratford. The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar is a fork in the Road Less Traveled, offering three distinct types of cuisine from best-in-class purveyors: Skull City Taquitos, Roost House Chicken and Industry Schnitzel Bar. Each is taking a local and sustainable approach to ingredient sourcing and a curated drinks menu featuring Two Roads beers, ready to drink cocktails and distilled spirits, custom paired to distinct menu items. https://youtu.be/mulAvMp8NmY

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Bridgeport Entertainment

Congressman Himes Visits Natural Annie

Aug 16, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Today Congressman Himes visited Natural Annie, a soy-based candle company located at 1313 Connecticut Avenue where he made his own candle during his visit. The Woman Business Development Corporation was also on hand and provided Annie with funding and technical assistance. Annie plans to expand the business and invest in additional equipment to better serve her clients. Natural Annie has become popular on Tik Tok and is famous in our area for her Sip and Pour events on the weekends. https://youtu.be/kQy_yy7b14U

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Entertainment Food & Beverage Stratford

Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria

Jul 28, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Last week Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria held their ribbon cutting along with Mayor Laura Hoydick. After hard work inside and out the mayor exclaimed how Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria fits right in with décor of the little plaza located at 346 Stratford Road (next door to Lordship Corner Market). Mentored by the former owner of Momma Teresa’s I & II as well as Fairfield Pizza Center. Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria is another family-owned business operated by the Son/Mother Team of Nick Emanuel and Melissa Emanuel. They use the same quality ingredients and recipes. There are a couple of tables with umbrellas outside to enjoy the pizza they are primarily a take-out restaurant. Whether you…

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Entertainment Stratford

Stratford News: Air & Space Museum Opens

May 27, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-05-22--#Stratford CT—After many years of planning and restoring the Connecticut Air and Space Center held its ribbon cutting with Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. The museum will be open weekends 8am to 4pm and is located at 225B Main Street in Stratford (next door to the Windsock Restaurant). The museum features aircraft from the Corsair airplane from World War II which was made just down the street from the museum to helicopters from the Viet Nam War era. Models and memorabilia donated by veterans are also on display. https://youtu.be/PVFkjtxUeWY

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Bridgeport Entertainment

New Leadership For The Discovery Museum

Jun 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. (May 18, 2020) – Today, the Discovery Museum announced the hiring of Terry O’Connor as Interim Executive Director.  “Terry brings to The Museum his leadership skills and expertise in the educational and non-profit worlds in Fairfield County”, said Tom Vos, Chairman of the Board of The Discovery Museum.  “Terry has agreed to come out of retirement to add his experience to The Museum as it faces unprecedented challenges brought on by the coronavirus”, said Vos. Terry is well known throughout Fairfield County for his work with children in non-profit and educational organizations.  Before his retirement in December 2018, Terry served for 26 years as Executive Director of The Cardinal Shehan Center, and before that he was head coach of…

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Access The Digital Library

Apr 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- While the Bridgeport Public Library remains closed during the COVID-19 emergency, the library's digital services are still available for residents looking for information, study help, ebooks, audiobooks, children's ebooks, music and movie streaming and much more. Library staff is working behind the scenes to help you renew a card, apply online for a new library card, and answer any other questions you may have. Visit our website! This press release is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_82103" align="aligncenter" width="1548"] See details at:https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/ultimate-digital-experience/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR3CExP2ZvFZw7_dlWKDprZcP9Yd3eyRf5nBm_z2LnHYgCqQf_TcueTMdH0[/caption]

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