Norwalk
Morning News
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Division 1 college football players visited West Rocks Middle School on Friday to run drills and share career tips with students, emphasizing discipline + the need to balance academics with athletic ambition. The group, including alumni from Norwalk High School, aimed to inspire future talent. The Hour
- ➤ West Rocks Middle School’s SEL Ambassadors program earned the 2026 Challenge to Educational Citizenship Award from the Connecticut Association of Schools for promoting mental health awareness — the school will get a plaque at the awards ceremony on June 2 at the CAS offices in Cheshire. Nancy On Norwalk
- ➤ Southern Connecticut State University held its undergraduate commencement at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport on Friday, where 1,600 students gathered and Cam F. Awesome (a champion boxer and anti-bullying speaker) delivered a keynote address while New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker received an honorary degree. The Hour
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Norwalk veterinarian said that ticks carrying bobcat fever may soon affect local cats and advised owners to use tick preventatives and keep pets away from areas where ticks thrive; affected cats can lose weight, become lethargic, and turn yellow until treated (vet Robert Frischer). The Hour
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ AAA expects 45 million Americans to travel over 50 miles from home for Memorial Day weekend even as rain is forecast for Connecticut. The organization advises drivers to check vehicle essentials and travel before peak hours—Friday and Saturday before 11 a.m. and Monday before 10 a.m.—to avoid delays. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut-born players (including Darien's Humphrey and Wilton's Pattillo) helped the Tar Heels secure a 16-6 NCAA semifinal win over Maryland on Friday; the team is set to face the winner of Johns Hopkins and Northwestern (at noon Sunday). The Hour
- ➤ French guard Marine Dursus committed to UConn women's basketball on Friday and is expected to join the Huskies for the 2026-27 season. The 20-year-old, who averaged nearly 10 points for Angers (French League), adds international talent to the program. The Hour
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Much Ado About Nothing
7:30 p.m. — Pinkney Park — $25 adults, $5 children — Experience Shakespeare’s comedy of love and wit under the stars in a beloved outdoor setting.
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Cielo Gris in Concert
8:00 p.m. — Bambu Night Club — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Cielo Gris live in Norwalk.
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