Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
Good morning, Norwalk.
Wegmans opened its first Connecticut store in Norwalk Wednesday morning with staff cheering as a large crowd explored its fresh and ready-to-eat foods.
City officials praised the opening—saying it brings new energy and business to the area.
Police arrested Diego Hernandez-Corba—30 years old from Queens—for a burglary during last January at a Westport home where residents found forced entry and over $50,000 in jewelry and handbags missing; investigators reported blood at the scene.
Norwalk Public Library at 1 Belden Ave will host a free screening of Yesterday on Sunday, July 27 at 1:30 p.m.—a Movie Weekends event organized in partnership with Norwalk Film Festival for local movie fans.
Norwalk Public Schools announced Tuesday that Naramake Elementary, Nathan Hale Middle, and Roton Middle Schools were authorized to offer International Baccalaureate programs (Naramake earns the Primary Years Programme and the middle schools the Middle Years Programme).
This milestone advanced the district's goal of creating a complete K–12 IB pathway that prepares students for a changing global environment.
Crews began repairing a sinkhole on Route 113 near Sikorsky Airport (just past the end of the runway) using a large crane while the road has remained closed (since last month) as no repair date has been announced.
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.
SoNo Play Date
10-11 a.m. — SoNo Stew Leonard III Activity Room — Free entry — A fun-filled hour of activities for kids and families in the heart of Norwalk.
Blessing of the Backpacks
5-8 p.m. — Bunkhouse at Cranbury Park — Free entry — Celebrate school readiness with a special blessing for students and enjoy pizza and ice cream treats.
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