Amanda Cuda

Local businessman Nate Moran waves a flag in the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County in Bridgeport, Conn. July 14, 2024. The annual parade marched south from Central High School and was followed by a festival at Seaside Park. Tyler Sizemore/Hearst Connecticut Media Rick Caliz waves a flag on the Puerto Ricans United float in the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County in Bridgeport, Conn. July 14, 2024. The annual parade marched south from Central High School and was followed by a festival at Seaside Park. Tyler Sizemore/Hearst Connecticut Media

For the second year, Greenwich Hospital welcomed high school students from Westchester and Fairfield counties for its Youth Access Healthcare Explorers program.

The Glenville Volunteer Fire Company has presented the David N. Theis Award for Outstanding Service to the Community to William H. “Bill” Nickerson.

Bridgeport Public Schools welcomed to students back for their first day of classes on Thursday.

YWCA Greenwich is holding its 9th Annual Family Fun Fair from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 21. The fair is free and open to the community.

The Greenwich Hospital Freedom Riders took part in the Spin in the Garden to support Smilow Cancer Hospital in Greenwich.

More than 100 independent short films from 12 different countries will be screening this weekend as part of the Bridgeport Film Fest.

The Milford Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk is planned for Oct. 26, starting at Lisman Landing, 37 Helwigh St. in downtown Milford at 9 a.m.

Sustainable Trumbull and its Save the Sound partners are holding a cleanup event Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Twin Brooks Park.

Ansonia Public Schools reopened on Friday after being closed Thursday due to threats on social media.