Good morning, Norwalk.

Community Ties is a new biweekly podcast hosted by Jack Pavia that features personal interviews with Norwalk residents and community leaders, with episodes dropping every other Monday starting July 14 (the first episode released yesterday).

The series aims to explore local stories beyond official meetings to deepen understanding among neighbors.

Monday night, high winds and rain toppled the canopy of the Sunoco gas station on Main Avenue — one person inside remained unharmed as the fire marshall inspected the damage and said no repair timeline was set.

Jianming Zeng—a fugitive who escaped from a New Hampshire prison on Saturday and was driving a stolen pickup truck—was arrested in Norwalk after he tried to pay for gas with a box of change at a Mobil station on West Avenue; security footage showed him bloody and in only a shirt and underwear, prompting the gas station owner to call police and leading to his detention on a $500,000 bond.

Norwalk man Troy Brannen pleaded guilty on Monday to criminal attempt at first-degree assault in the 2023 Garner Street shooting—he faces four years in prison and four years of probation with sentencing set for Sept.

29, while the other two suspects had already pleaded guilty.

Connecticut and 23 other states — along with Washington D.C. — sued the federal government over withheld education funds that could cost the state $53 million and disrupt school programs.

State officials and education advocates warned the move may force cuts in summer camps and afterschool initiatives as more than $6 billion in funding is affected.

Josh Elliott, a longtime lawmaker from Hamden, launched his bid for governor and said Gov. Lamont has not helped working people enough.

He plans to raise taxes on the wealthy and ease spending limits — strategies aimed at boosting social programs while stressing he is not a socialist.

Bridgeport Islanders will celebrate their 25th season by wearing throwback Sound Tigers jerseys at 14 Saturday home games beginning Oct.

11+team officials said additional details will be announced later this summer+.

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Music Hall — Ticket details to be announced — Experience the sounds of acclaimed musician Nick Lowe alongside the energetic Los Straitjackets.