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Meredith Guinness

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mguinness@dailyvoice.com

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Meredith Guinness was formerly a Daily Voice reporter covering breaking news and community features in Fairfield County.

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Lifestyle

Latin Rhythms Kick Off Bridgeport's 'Downtown Thursdays' Concert Series BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The spicy sounds of Vinny and Ray and Orquestra Afinke filled McLevy Green as the city kicked off its popular Downtown Thursdays concert series for hundreds of music lovers. Sponsored by I Luv Bpt, the free concerts continue through Aug. 18 at the green, at State and Main streets. Each concert is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and features several bands. The July 28 show includes local funk favorites Pocket Hotties, The Nate Barnes Sound and What Up Funk. On Aug. 4, alternative rock and party anthems take center stage with Total Hacks, Symphonic Bodega and Remember September. T…

by Meredith Guinness

07/22/2016

Lifestyle

Bridgeport Exhibition Answers Orlando Tragedy With Art BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Hundreds converged on City Lights Gallery in Bridgeport on Thursday evening to kick off the sixth annual SameSex exhibition and Pride Walk, an event many said was crucial in the wake of the attack on Pulse nightclub in Orlando. “We’ve seen that stereotypes kill,” said gallery Executive Director Suzanne Kachmar. “But when you get people together and they meet and talk and have a glass of wine, all of a sudden, there’s not ‘the other.’ " SameSex, which continues through Aug. 30 at the Main Street gallery, features artwork by 21 gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender…

by Meredith Guinness

07/22/2016

Lifestyle

Son Pens Song On Parents' Murders In Fairfield Store -- 11 Years Later BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — It came to Eric Donnelly in the middle of the night, just as suddenly and unpredictably as when he learned of the death of his parents at the hands of a gunman in their Fairfield jewelry store. “Somewhere in America, a phone is about to ring. Nothing can prepare you for the news it’s going to bring.” So begins the chorus of “Somewhere in America,” the song it’s taken Donnelly, guitarist for The Alternate Routes, 11 years to write. A starkly profound tune, the song recalls the 2005 murders of Tim and Kim Donnelly and speaks to the current debate on gun control and viole…

by Meredith Guinness

07/22/2016

Lifestyle

Rawley's In Fairfield Jockeys For 'Top Dog' In DVlicious Contest FAIRFIELD, Conn. --The classic hot dog, in all its bronzed, charred perfection, holds a special place in the hearts – and stomachs -- of most Americans, especially come summer. July, in fact, is National Hot Dog Month, thanks to the designation by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. So where’s the best place to slather on the toppings and indulge in the perfect weiner? Daily Voice readers picked six nominees for our DVlicious “Best in Fairfield County,” contest, each of which is being profiled this week. Read below for what makes each nominee a “top dog,” then let your fingers do the…

by Daily Voice

07/21/2016

Neighbors

Stratford Artist's Painted Man Draws Crowds At Farmers Market BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Stifling heat and humidity didn’t stop dozens of foodies from moseying over to Bridgeport's Downtown Farmers Market, which officially opened for the season last Thursday afternoon with fruit, veggies, music and more. The market, which also features a weekly art demonstration and prepared foods and baked goods, will be open from noon to 3 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 27 at McLevy Green, at the corner of State and Main streets. “I can remember being here last year and filling my bag with so many good things,” said Mayor Joe Ganim, who launched the first day. “We’re o…

by Meredith Guinness

07/21/2016

Lifestyle

'Best Book Sale In New England' Opens Friday At Pequot Library In Southport FAIRFIELD, Conn. — With an estimated 140,000 books for sale, there will be something for every taste at the 56th annual Pequot Library Summer Book Sale, a much-anticipated event scheduled for Friday, July 22, through Tuesday, July 26. Dubbed “The Best Book Sale in New England,” the Southport library’s sale draws book dealers looking for rare finds as well as voracious readers picking up a novel or two for the beach. The sale occurs under large tents on the library’s Great Lawn, in the parking lot, auditorium, reading room and Rennell Room. Admission is free, and all proceeds help pay for th…

by Meredith Guinness

07/21/2016

Lifestyle

Trainer Gets A Kick Teaching Martial Arts In Stratford WESTPORT, Conn. — When Chris Sansonetti was a teenager, he and his friends would often work on their martial arts skills after school. “We’d practice in our backyards and get black and blues,” the Milford resident said, laughing. He got a little more serious about the practice at Central Connecticut State University, where he was a member of the karate team. So it comes as no surprise that he’s managed to make a living passing on his know-how to hundreds of students over the past 14 years and he’s bringing his skills to Fitness Works of Westport. Beginning September 6, Sansonetti, ow…

by Meredith Guinness

07/20/2016

Business

Bridgeport Eatery Fulfills Lifelong Dream For Home Cook BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The fates seemed to be conspiring with Leisha Young a couple of years ago. First, the former Talbot’s training store manager got laid off from her job. Then she noticed one of her favorite Bridgeport shops, Melt Market + Café, had closed its doors. While others might see both as negative, Young saw an opportunity to live out a lifelong dream. And thus Leisha’s Bakeria was born. “I’ve entertained at home since I was a little girl. So why not?” said Young, who took over the Lafayette Circle storefront where Melt had been. A bright, airy space, located on the edge of…

by Meredith Guinness

07/19/2016

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Police Seeking Tips After Man Killed By Thrown Brick BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Police are seeking any information regarding the death of a man struck by a brick while riding in a car on Jane Street Saturday night. Edy Morales, 41, of William Street, was struck in the head by a brick thrown by someone in a group standing in front of a two-family home just after 8:30 p.m., police said. It is believed there was some kind of confrontation between the people in the car and the group, which began throwing rocks and a brick at the car, smashing the windshield and the passenger window, police said. The driver rushed Morales to Bridgeport Hospital, whe…

by Meredith Guinness

07/19/2016

Police & Fire

Fairfield Police Give Details On Homicide Of Shelton Baby At Daycare FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The death of a 4-month-old Shelton boy at an unlicensed daycare in Fairfield in March has been ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, police said Monday. Fairfield Deputy Police Chief Christopher Lyddy confirmed that toxicology tests showed Adam Gregory Vasaturo Seagull had high levels of Benadryl in his system when he died. The son of Matthew and Michelle (Vasaturo) Seagull of Shelton, Adam was born in New Haven on Nov. 17 and died March 22. Police received a 911 call at about 3 p.m. that day and responded to 63 Edgewood Road, where Carol Cardi…

by Meredith Guinness

07/18/2016

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