Norwalk
Morning News
Friday, March 14th, 2025
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Riko’s Pizza officially opened its new Norwalk location on Thursday at 85 New Canaan Ave. when local leaders, including Mayor Harry Rilling, joined a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the 4,600‑square‑foot restaurant that now offers dine‑in, takeout, a full bar, and private event space; founder Rico Imbrogno said the venue replaces the takeout‑only shop and will create new local jobs. This expansion marks the company’s growing footprint across Fairfield County. Nancy On Norwalk
- ➤ A new Wegmans store in Norwalk is set to open on July 23 — the first in Connecticut and spread across 92,000 square feet. The store will hire about 500 local workers and offer familiar food departments such as produce, bakery, deli, seafood, and more. News 12 Connecticut
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Katherine E Schneider was named Norwalk’s new Poet Laureate and will serve a two-year term beginning March 17 to promote poetry through public readings, educational events, and community programs—she is set to be featured at Norwalk Poets LIVE! on April 12. Nancy On Norwalk
- ➤ Starting Thursday, March 20, the West Rocks Middle School Drama Club will perform Shrek the Musical Jr.—with shows on March 20 at 1:30 p.m., March 21 at 7 p.m., and March 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The musical, based on a popular film and book, carries a message about looking past appearances. Nancy On Norwalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined 20 other state officials in a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block plans to cut around 1,300 jobs at the Department of Education. He said the layoffs — which he calls a lawless attack on kids and schools — threaten federal programs that support many local districts. The Hour
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Surandino Live in Connecticut
Experience an evening of vibrant Peruvian music and dancing with Surandino at Bambu Night Club.
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Incidental Contact Live Music Event
Incidental Contact will bring a mix of pop, rock, and dance music for an evening of fun at 314 Beer Garden, featuring a variety of drinks and wood-fired pizza.
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Open House at 63 Toilsome Avenue
1-4 p.m. — 63 Toilsome Avenue, Norwalk, CT — $925,000 — Explore this stunning contemporary colonial with exceptional curb appeal and a resort-style pool in a sought-after neighborhood.
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Night at the Aquarium Fundraiser
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk — $200 per ticket — Celebrate community support while raising funds for ElderHouse's vital services.
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Singles Under Sail 'Meet the Skippers'
2-5 p.m. — U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 72 — Free entry — Mingle with local skippers and learn about sailing opportunities in Norwalk.
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Arise Academy 2nd Annual Boys Basketball Prep Showcase
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Jefferson Magnet School — Ticket required — Showcase aspiring athletes' skills in front of college coaches and scouts.
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