Good morning, Norwalk.

DR Bank will open a new branch in the historic Bar Building in White Plains at the beginning of June.

The bank, based in Darien and with its only other office in Norwalk's Rowayton, is expanding its network pending regulatory review and hopes to widen its loan portfolio.

Edo at 666 Main Ave. in Norwalk adds authentic Korean dishes alongside its Japanese menu as the Lee family uses home recipes for bibimbap and pa-dak jeon to offer traditional flavors to local diners.

Norwalk’s Board of Estimate approved a 4.12% increase in school appropriations plus $1.95 million in state aid, though school officials expect net state funds to be closer to $850,000.

A reconciliation plan is expected Friday with rate letters dispatched early next week.

Connecticut lawmakers did not advance a House-approved bill to ban cellphones during a late Senate session this week, leaving local school districts to set their own rules.

Education advocates say discussions on device restrictions will continue next year.

Connecticut hospitals ranked first nationally for patient safety on Leapfrog's spring Hospital Safety Grade list — 64.3% earned an A rating at 18 facilities including hospitals in Hartford and Stamford.

The report reflects key safety measures like error prevention and infection control across the state.

A local review examined Norwalk’s taxing districts and found that median property taxes range from $7,800 to nearly $19,000 while generally amounting to about 7% of estimated median household income (in contrast with a statewide analysis citing an 11.9% burden).

The Connecticut Sun begin their final season in Connecticut today by facing New York at 7:30 p.m. on ION and will host Seattle Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena — a fitting farewell amid a new free agency era that has UConn alums like Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers boosting teams.

The Connecticut Sun announced an opening-day roster with five returnees & four rookies; two players remain suspended and will join soon.

The team is set to face the Liberty today at Barclays Center and will host a home opener on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Sonora Dinamita de Any Velazquez Concert

8 PM — La Bonita — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Sonora Dinamita de Any Velazquez in an intimate setting.

The 502s Concert

7-8 p.m. — District Music Hall — Ticketed event — Catch the upbeat sounds of The 502s live in Norwalk's vibrant music scene.

El Varon de La Bachata

8 PM – 2 AM — La Bonita — Tickets from $60 — Experience a night of captivating bachata music in the heart of Norwalk.

100 Demons Live Concert

6-9 p.m. — District Music Hall — Tickets start at $125 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of 100 Demons in Norwalk.

Hope in Motion Walk

10 a.m. — Mill River Park — Registration required — Celebrate 30 years of resilience and support those impacted by cancer during this community fundraising event.