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Japanese traditions, culture celebrated at fall festival
WESTPORT — A celebration of Japanese culture will take place Sept. 7 on Jesup Green. The annual Japanese Fall Festival, hosted by the Japan Society of Fairfield County, is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, on the downtown green off Jesup Road. (Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 8.)
Magical Moments, Messy Hands Await! Pop Art! Kids Fall Classes Start September 9
After securing their spot months in advance, parents and their toddlers eagerly anticipate the announcement of the upcoming six-week themed sessions in our sensory playgroup class. With the excitement of our new location in Wilton and the strong sense of loyalty from Ridgefield’s hometown studio, there’s no better way to kick off the year than with a 'Welcome to Town' theme! Each week, our community's youngest artists and their caregivers will explore a new aspect of the two towns and the communities we all cherish. Below, find five weeks of thoughtfully designed multi-sensory stations:
DI Women of Power 2024: Lauren Freer is Having Her Say in History
Last year, North Carolina racer Lauren Freer was busy making history at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. Racing in Super Comp and Super Gas, Freer became the 30th driver in NHRA history to double at a national event. She was also the first female driver to accomplish the feat.
Driver Was On Drugs During Fatal Beacon Hills Crash That Killed Mother, 2 Kids: Police
New Haven County resident William Kundert, age 42, of Oxford, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies in the Feb. 4 crash in Beacon Falls, Connecticut State Police said. Riquelme Alves Brito, 3, Laura Alves Brito, 6, and their mother Andreas De Brito-Alves, age 26, of Bridgeport, were killed in...
Beautiful Music NOW - Eugenie Rocherolle
New Orleans native Eugenie Rocherolle is a composer, pianist, and teacher who earned her BA in music at Newcomb College of Tulane University. She spent her Junior Year of college in Paris where she had a class with renowned composition teacher Nadia Boulanger. Today's Beautiful Music is a performance of...
Banksy 'Ghetto 4 Life' mural sparks controversy in Bridgeport
A work by the street artist Banksy is drawing controversy in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It’s owned by a new brewery in the city’s East End — but drew attention when Mayor Joe Ganim highlighted it on Facebook. Some residents are upset by what it says: "Ghetto 4 Life."
Pastor reflects on wedding evacuated when sinkhole opened up in Monroe
MONROE, Conn. (WFSB) - During Sunday’s historic flooding, a massive sinkhole formed at The Waterview Event Venue in Monroe, forcing the business to evacuate. At the time, a wedding was underway. As Reverend Dawn Snell headed to the Waterview to officiate the wedding of Lucrecia and Thomas Wilson she...
Man arrested for threatening drivers with paintball gun in Connecticut
(WJAR) — A Putnam man was arrested for threatening drivers with a paintball gun in Connecticut Friday night. State police received multiple calls just after 6 p.m. for a red sedan that was tailgating other vehicles and driving in an aggressive manner on I-395 southbound in Thompson and Putnam.
Man Nabbed With Gun, Drugs During Police Foot Patrol At Housing Complex In Bridgeport
The incident occurred in Bridgeport on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Trumbull Gardens on Trumbull Avenue. According to Sgt. Jorge Larregui of the Bridgeport Police, a high-visibility foot patrol in the housing complex, spotted five men loitering. One of the men, identified as Javier Cabrera, age unknown, of Bridgeport, began...
$10K Mega Millions ticket won in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. — Editor's note: Video above originally aired in October 2023. A Mega Millions ticket sold in Connecticut won $10,000 in Friday night's drawing. The numbers to match are 28-30-44-66-69 and the Mega Ball 2. One ticket sold in Connecticut matched four numbers and the Mega Ball to...
No home for old robots? Robot fighting league asks City to let it stay on Water St.
Even robots need a home. The operators of Norwalk’s preeminent robot habitation, the National Havoc Robot League, are asking the city to let their robots keep the home they’ve already got. It’s the same home (AKA fighting arena) at 165 Water Street where robots have attacked, shot, electrocuted...
First Selectman’s Update, Aug. 23, 2024: Storm News and Review
The following is an update from First Selectman Toni Boucher. Hello Wilton. There is much to report in the aftermath of the Aug. 18 storm, but we would first like to inform residents of two key health and safety issues directly affecting our town. Scribner Hill Rd.: A section of...
Monroe businesses grapple with costly flood damage, lost revenue
Monroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure, making it difficult to operate at all. Z-Topia business park, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, was among the hardest hit. A powerful stream of water...
Five City Employees Including Trio of Years of Service honorees to be Recognized by Council
A handful of city employees will be honored at Monday’s City Council meeting. Police Officers Austen Zorick and Clayton Bee will be recongized for their performance in the Derek Hotsinpiller Fallen Stars 5K in June where Bridgeport won the Top Cop Team Award. Also, a trio of Years of...
Women's Soccer Earns United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The University of Bridgeport's women's soccer team has earned the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for the 2023-24 school year, the organization announced earlier this month. In order to qualify, a team must have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for...
School District Handbook for 2024-25 Includes New Conduct Guidelines Around Discipline
With students due to return to school on Monday, Aug. 26, the Wilton Public School district’s newly crafted Code of Conduct will now begin appearing in the student handbook of rights and responsibilities. Superintendent of Schools Kevin Smith said that, following “behavioral events of last year,” he had his...
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