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Tuesday, April 21st, 2026

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Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Norwalk saw changes in its dining scene as the beloved Dilly Duck Shop closed at 666 Main Ave. after nearly 10 years in business + Papa John's opened at 345 Main Ave. to serve local residents.  The Hour

CULTURE NEWS

  • Amanda Knox is set to speak at an upcoming event in Norwalk, offering her unique perspectives to the audience. Further details on the time and venue will be provided soon.  The Hour

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • With spring underway and over 1,200 bear sightings reported across Connecticut, state officials urge residents to secure trash cans and remove bird feeders to reduce human-bear conflicts. Experts note that these steps will help keep bears from becoming too familiar with homes as they end hibernation.  Connecticut Public

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • East Avenue under the Metro-North Railroad Bridge closes from 8 p.m. Friday, Apr. 24 until 6 a.m. Monday, Apr. 27 for replacement work; drivers must follow detour signs directing northbound via Gregory Boulevard + Van Zant and southbound via Fort Point Street + Van Zant.  News 12 Connecticut

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Connecticut-based TikTok star Nara Smith will release her first cookbook, Homemade, this fall (Oct. 13) and share 80 family-friendly recipes she has tested at home, including favorites from her German heritage and tips from TikTok fans.  The Hour

SPORTS NEWS

  • Yesterday, the Top 10 poll placed five SCC schools—Lyman Hall, Fairfield Prep, and Notre Dame-West Haven among them—with Norwalk advancing to No. 3 after two wins; four SCC games are scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to test the rankings.  The Hour
  • Last week, high school softball games brought standout plays from teams with players in New Canaan, Newtown, and Cheshire using home runs, strong pitching, and timely hits. Fans can look forward to upcoming games, including Mercy (4 p.m. Wednesday) and several contests Friday as teams vie for class titles.  The Hour

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Grupo Miramar Live Concert

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

    Sat, 4/25/26

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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.

    Fri, 5/8/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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