Jacob Waring

Freelance journalist 🦉 | SCSU '20 Journalism Graduate | Speculative fiction writer | Deaf 🧏🏻‍♂️. He/him.

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The #pileatedwoodpecker is the largest woodpecker found in #Connecticut. This red-headed wonder is likely searching for #insects by pecking through the bark of this tree.

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Costume Baby Goats visit Autumn Lake Healthcare

NORWALK, Conn. — One-week-old baby goats bleated and frolicked around the recreation room at Norwalk’s Autumn Lake Healthcare as part of the facility’s Halloween celebrations....

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‘#NoKings’ #Protest Draws Thousands in Stamford

NORWALK, Conn. — Thousands of people protested in front of the Stamford Superior Court courthouse to proclaim, “There are No Kings.”Over 7 million people participated...

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The Council Chambers were filled with Norwalkers, ranging from parents to sustainability advocates, who attended the Sept. 24 budget meeting to share ideas and concerns.

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NORWALK, Conn. — Connecticut’s Public Officials from various levels of Connecticut’s government gathered for a 2.7 million groundbreaking of the West Rocks Sidewalk Improvement Project on Sept 23.Students...

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Darlene Young Concedes Race, Vows to Continue Serving Norwalkers

NORWALK, Conn. — Darelene Young’s election night party ended at the Station House Bar & Grill on a somber but hopeful note as the results...

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Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Elliott meets with Norwalkers at Greer Southern Table

NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalkers had the opportunity to meet State Rep. Josh Elliott, D-Hamden, who is a democratic candidate for Governor of Connecticut, on September...

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NORWALK, Conn.— Mohegan Sun Online Casino was announced as the presenting sponsor of the 47th annual Norwalk Oyster Festival on Thursday, Sept 4. The sponsor is...

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The two Democratic mayoral candidates, Barbara Smyth and Darlene Young, faced off in a debate Thursday at the Norwalk Public Library’s Main Branch auditorium.

The questions revolved around school budget reallocations, property taxes, traffic congestion, immigration, and more.

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Mary Roman Track Field to receive $2.5 million Multi-Sport Upgrade

NORWALK, Conn. — The old dirt track field behind City Hall will be undergoing a $2.5 million state-funded revamp, which further honors Senior Olympian, former...

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Mayoral Candidates Respond to ICE Appearances in Norwalk

NORWALK, Conn.— Mayoral Candidates respond via their personal social media accounts to the recent appearances by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the city....

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#Norwalk City Officials Dedicate Sign, #Monument to #PurpleHeart Recipients

NORWALK, CONN— At the end of Exit 15 on West Avenue, pedestrians driving by the #HeritageWall will now see a sign informing passersby of...

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The #NorwalkHousingFoundation held its annual reception to honor this year’s recipients of the #NHF #CollegeScholarships, where 53 Students received $293,000 in assistance for #collegecosts.

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#Opinion: Disability Pride Month: Reflections from a #DeafMan

As #DisabilityPrideMonth reaches its conclusion, I reflect on the fact that I am from a privileged generation that does...

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According to the most recent #DepartmentofEnvironmentalProtection aerial #survey, the average deer density in #FairfieldCounty is 60 deer per square mile. According to #CTDeep’s 2022 #DeerReport, the state has 114,000 to 124,000 deer.

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Norwalk’s Route 7/15 Multi-Million Project to begin Construction in 2027

NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk’s 7/15 interchange and Main Avenue 162.3 million dollar project is to begin construction in either late 2027 or early 2028. The...

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Norwalk Celebrates Juneteenth with Community, Culture, and Resilience on the Green

NORWALK, Conn. — The summer humidity and intermittent rain showers did not put a damper on the Juneteenth community event that took place on the...

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Stamford ‘No Kings’ Protest Draws Thousands; Norwalk Group Among Organizers

Stamford Superior Court was the site of a ‘No Kings’ protest as protestors carried signs, smashed crown-shaped piñatas…. https://t.co/Ow0voWxXXW