Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
Good morning, Norwalk.
Connecticut Deaf Theatre (in collaboration with Little Theatre of Manchester) is set to present a bilingual production of Little Shop of Horrors from May 1 through 3, featuring both signing and speech for full accessibility.
Tickets are $24.
Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez brings her athletic flair to Broadway’s & Juliet at the Sondheim Theatre through June 14, joining local talent Norwalk’s TikTok star Charli D'Amelio in the production.
Over 100 local girls spend their spring break exploring STEM in Stamford with SoundWaters’ Science Stars program, where elementary students attend classes at the Coastal Education Center and middle schoolers learn at the Harbor Center with scholarships covering fees for most.
Norwalk may earn $1.5 million a year if a Senate bill is approved, diverting half of its meal tax revenue back to local projects — Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff noted local eateries generated $3 million from the surcharge in 2025, and Mayor Barbara Smyth called it a win.
Zillow data showed that rent increases in Norwalk rose by 2.3% in February compared to last year, reflecting a flattening trend in some Connecticut towns amid an ongoing apartment boom.
The study noted that while modest gains occurred in Norwalk, 25 of 40 locales experienced larger hikes from last year.
UConn coach Dan Hurley demonstrated maturity on Monday after the national championship game in Indianapolis where his respectful tone and praise for Michigan coach Dusty May replaced his earlier fiery style, a change that may benefit his team moving forward.
UConn’s men's basketball team lost to Michigan in the national championship game due to frequent foul calls & limited free throws.
Coach Dan Hurley said the team struggled with foul trouble as players accepted the referee's decisions.
Braylon Mullins faces a choice between returning for a sophomore season and joining the NBA draft after his historic buzzer-beater and UConn’s recent loss.
He will decide his future during upcoming team meetings & summer workouts at Werth Champions Center.
Coach Geno Auriemma apologized to Dawn Staley, South Carolina and UConn after an on-court altercation at the Final Four on Friday, Apr.
3, saying he lost himself in his reaction — both coaches agreed to refocus on growing women’s basketball ahead of a rematch on Nov. 24 at Mohegan Sun Arena.
After a tough loss to Michigan, UConn men's basketball must navigate an offseason of questions as star players Tarris Reed Jr. and Alex Karaban graduate and Braylon Mullins weighs his NBA future (with coaching changes pending), as head coach Dan Hurley soon makes key roster decisions for next season.
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.
Silversun Pickups Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — District Music Hall — Tickets starting at $84 — Experience a can't-miss live performance from Silversun Pickups in Norwalk.
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