
Shaniece Holmes-Brown
General Assignment Reporter at Hearst Connecticut Media Group
GA Reporter for the Connecticut Post • Got news? Let me know [email protected] • Formerly @HoustonChron and @timesunion • @LincolnUofPA alum
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6 days ago |
ctinsider.com | Shaniece Holmes-Brown
BRIDGEPORT - Bridgeport native Christian Alvarez said the care he received at St. Vincent's Medical Center as a child with severe asthma inspired him to pursue a career in health care. "I remember coming through the hospital doors, and as soon as I got here to St. Vincent's, I was like 'I'm going to be OK. I'm in a hospital; the nurses and doctors are going to take care of me,'" he said.
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1 week ago |
ctinsider.com | Shaniece Holmes-Brown
TRUMBULL - A grandfather and grandson duo said they're excited to put their shared passion for firefighting on full display during the upcoming Trumbull Memorial Day Parade. Michael Provenzano, 30, and his grandfather, Paul Provenzano, 93, were invited to drive the parade route together, which steps off at 10 a.m. Monday on Main Street in Trumbull. "We've wanted to do it for a long time," Michael Provenzano said.
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1 week ago |
ctpost.com | Shaniece Holmes-Brown
Volunteer firefighter Michael Provenzano stands with his grandfather, Paul Provenzano, at Nichols Fire Department in Trumbull on Tuesday May 21, 2025. The elder Provenzano is a former volunteer firefighter himself and will ride in the Trumbull Memorial Day Parade with his grandson on Monday. Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut MediaVolunteer firefighter Michael Provenzano, right, stands with his grandfather, Paul Provenzano, at Nichols Fire Department in Trumbull on Tuesday, May 21, 2025.
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2 weeks ago |
ctpost.com | Shaniece Holmes-Brown
Jon T. Barnard during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Stratford War Memorial. Barnard died of cancer on April 28. Anne Moreno/Courtesy of Anne Moreno, Contributed PhotoJon T. Barnard on his 85th birthday on Aug. 14, 2022. Barnard died of cancer on April 28. Anne Moreno/Contributed PhotoJon T. Barnard at the 2013 Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon and 5k in Providence, R.I. Barnard died of cancer on April 28.
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2 weeks ago |
ctinsider.com | Shaniece Holmes-Brown
TRUMBULL - Residents can look forward to taking a dip in Tashua Pool with upgrades and a new splash pad this summer, Trumbull officials say. The Parks and Recreation Department has announced that it anticipates opening the pool in July, after closing it down for renovations last year. "I am excited for the grand reopening of the renovated Tashua Pool and appreciate everyone's patience while the renovations are completed," said First Selectman Vicki Tesoro.
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