Good morning, Norwalk.

Norwalk Public Schools held interactive AI workshops at Fox Run Elementary on March 27 to help kids learn safe tech skills and spot deep fakes (teachers and digital coaches built lessons using real projects).

Black bears are emerging from winter dens, and state wildlife officials urge residents to remove bird feeders and secure trash in bear-proof containers to reduce human-bear conflicts.

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection recommends these steps to protect both people and bears.

An audit shows Norwalk’s recycling contamination rate in 2024 is 19%, well below the 35% national average.

City officials stress proper sorting techniques — such as rinsing and loosening recyclables — to reduce costs and boost efficiency at local drop-off points.

Bakkavor has recalled over 25,000 pizza and focaccia products sold in Connecticut after metal-fragment contamination was found in roasted tomatoes.

Consumers are advised to discard or return the items to their local retailer - use-by dates range from April to October 2026.

The SoNo Collection mall in South Norwalk was listed for sale by JLL in March after achieving 86% occupancy across 738,000 sqft.

The listing includes major tenants like Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom + other retailers, showing a new opportunity for re-merchandising the shopping center.

The Connecticut Sun will relocate to Houston in 2027 after being sold by the Mohegan Tribe to an ownership group behind the Rockets — ending a 24-season presence in Connecticut.

Rejected local bids have left fans and officials questioning league priorities.

UConn’s men and women basketball teams have reached the Final Four; the men will play Illinois on Saturday while the undefeated women face South Carolina on Friday (they are on a 54-game win streak).

Northeast Cultural Festival

7 PM — La Bonita — Ticket info available — Enjoy LUZ ROJA Y IMPACTO NORTEÑO in an exciting night of cultural music.

Artsy Thursday

Time TBA — Marvin Children's Center — Free entry — Get creative with fun family art activities at this engaging event.

Hail The Sun Concert

7-9 p.m. — District Music Hall — Cost info not provided — Experience the progressive post-hardcore sounds of Hail The Sun live in Norwalk.

Grupo Miramar Live Concert

7 p.m. — La Bonita — Ticket required — Experience the vibrant sounds of Grupo Miramar in a lively Norwalk venue.