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Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hearst Connecticut Media Group journalists won more than 60 SPJ awards for their 'No Place to Sleep' project that documented 48 hours of homelessness in Connecticut. Their work spurred changes in state and local responses, including housing legislation & protocol updates. The Hour
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Staples Players has released a summer nutshell of its 2005 production (Aida), filmed and edited by Jim Honeycutt. The piece spotlights alumni who later rose to Broadway, TV and regional theater success, offering local viewers a look back at a cherished show. 06880
- ➤ Westport designer Christian Siriano dressed Janelle Monae, Gayle King and Sinéad Burke at the Met Gala on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. His designs featured unique elements that blended nature and technology. The Hour
- ➤ Connecticut actors from Greenwich, West Hartford, Newtown and Westport have earned nominations for the 79th Tony Awards, with major shows receiving multiple nods. Westport’s Kelli O’Hara is nominated as Best Lead Actress for Fallen Angels — the awards show will be held in New York City on June 7. News 12 Connecticut
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Fairfield County now face prices above $4.61 a gallon—a notable rise from $4.52 just days ago. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said help will come as more oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz boost supply—officials are monitoring the trend closely. News 12 Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut lawmakers passed revised homeschooling regulations late Monday night that bar student withdrawals during active DCF investigations starting fall 2027. The bill now moves to Gov. Lamont for his review. News 12 Connecticut
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Staples earned the No. 1 spot in Connecticut's boys lacrosse poll on May 5 after New Canaan beat Darien 13-8 on Saturday, and they will play Darien in a rematch (6:30 p.m. Wednesday) as part of this week's rankings. The Hour
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