Norwalk
Morning News
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk officials recognized Sexual Assault Awareness Month Wednesday as Mayor Barbara Smyth proclaimed it at City Hall, with the Rowan Center hosting programs for survivors and advising parents to speak with their children about online safety and consent. News 12 Connecticut
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk’s family-run Dilly Duck Shop at 666 Main Ave, known as Connecticut's best by Yelp, closed after nearly 10 years in business. Owners thanked customers for their support and will reimburse unredeemed gift certificates. The Hour
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk Seaport Association announced its 2026 cruise season featuring guided bird-watching cruises every Sunday in May at 7:30 a.m. from 90 Water Street and sunset cruises beginning May 20 with two-hour tours passing local islands (including Sheffield Island Lighthouse). The Hour
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CT State Community College Norwalk hosted its annual Linguistics Festival on campus to celebrate the cultural and linguistic diversity of its student body. Students received language passports as they visited booths representing ESOL plus World Languages and cultures. News 12 Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk City Council named the community room at the new South Norwalk Community Center (98 South Main St.) in honor of longtime activist Ernest “Ernie” Dumas after a unanimous vote Tuesday. The designation reflects his decades of service as confirmed by family and community leaders. Nancy On Norwalk
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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.
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Grupo Miramar Live Concert
7 p.m. — La Bonita — Ticket required — Experience the vibrant sounds of Grupo Miramar in a lively Norwalk venue.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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