Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
Good morning, Norwalk.
🚧 Accidents
Firefighters responded at 2:21 p.m. Sunday to a fifth-floor apartment fire at 538 Claremont Parkway, where one person was injured + the Red Cross is assisting the affected family.
🎓 Education
29 students from the Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts will perform The Star-Spangled Banner at Yankee Stadium today before the Yankees face the Angels, celebrating America's 250th birthday.
The event underscores the conservatory's commitment to live arts education.
🏛️ Government
The Norwalk Public Library reinstated passport application services last Friday after a six-year pause due to staffing changes during COVID, and now processes new U.S. passports by appointment only.
Patrons can schedule appointments by calling the reference desk + emailing for details.
📰 Lifestyle
Ben & Jerry's hosts Free Cone Day today from noon to 8 p.m. at participating locations while Norwalk's Mr. Frosty's gives free kids' soft-serve cones from noon to 7 p.m. and holds a contest for a year of free ice cream.
🏈 Sports
The Connecticut high school baseball poll from April 13 shows two Southern Connecticut Conference teams—undefeated Xavier and Daniel Hand—joining the top 10, while Lyman Hall became unanimous No. 1 with a 10–4 win and Norwalk moved up to No. 4 after Fairfield Warde defeated it.
Darien’s Christian Alliegro signed with Ohio State to play his final college football season after transferring from Wisconsin — the former Blue Wave standout won a 2021 championship and aims to reach the next level with the Buckeyes.
The Bridgeport Islanders clinched a Calder Cup playoff berth with a 4-1 win over the Hartford Wolf Pack in their final regular-season home game at Total Mortgage Arena on Sunday.
They will relocate to Hamilton, Ontario at season’s end — marking the close of a 25-year run in Bridgeport.
A report reviewed the top performances from CIAC baseball season's opening week, including Norwalk catcher Jacob Fields who hit a grand slam in a championship win at Cubeta Stadium & several local teams showing promising starts.
Upcoming matchups will further test these young talents.
🎉 Norwalk Events
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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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