Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
Good morning, Norwalk.
Norwalk police said a pickup truck struck 84-year-old Josephine Pimpinella while she crossed Cedar Street near the local shopping centers Saturday — police are still investigating the crash and have not located any next of kin.
Norwalk will welcome Connecticut's first Wegmans supermarket opening on July 23 at 9 a.m. at 675 Connecticut Ave.—the 92,000-square-foot store will feature a Market Café, solar panel parking deck, and three driveway entrances.
On July 13th, Zakaria Sedda at his Mobil station in Norwalk spotted a bloodied, shoeless man in a shirt and underwear—who was trying to buy gas for a stolen truck—and immediately called police; authorities later identified the suspect as escaped fugitive Jianming Zeng with several lacerations.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said that a new filing accused Prospect Medical Holdings of deceptive practices—cutting vital services, reducing staff, and dodging taxes at its three Connecticut hospitals.
The draft complaint was added to the bankruptcy process last week to secure the state's role in the upcoming auction sale as multiple parties express interest in the troubled hospitals.
Connecticut hospitals have seen a rise in tick-borne diseases this summer — experts link the increase to warmer winters and new tick species.
Local health officials and scientists urge residents to check for ticks after outdoor activities — town testing programs and monthly talks help ensure early diagnosis.
The garden guide shows local gardeners that exotic-looking annuals like fuchsia, hummingbird’s lunch, Siam tulip and hardy banana thrive in warm weather and add a tropical touch to backyards—gardeners are advised to protect Siam tulips from temperatures below 40°.
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.
JuiceBox Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — 314 Beer Garden and Wood-Fired Pizza — Free entry — Experience the energy of JuiceBox with indie-rock tunes from a talented local band.
Broadway in the Park
4-6 p.m. — Mathews Park — $20 Adults/$15 Children — Enjoy thrilling Broadway performances with food and fun for the whole family.
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