Good morning, Norwalk.

On Saturday, locals gathered at St. Paul’s on the Green and the Norwalk Green for the 'Bring Them Home' vigil to demand the release of three brothers detained in an ICE raid.

Community leaders and officials harshly criticized ICE tactics—announcing that the city will host a public forum to address safety concerns—while demonstrators shouted for justice.

The first PGA Tour Superstore in Connecticut opened on August 16 in Norwalk at the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Richards Avenue—over 100 people gathered, including Mayor Harry Rilling and PGA employees, for a ribbon cutting and weekend giveaways.

The 25,000 square-foot store features advanced golf equipment, a mini golf course for product demos, and specials on clubs and apparel.

Tacos 203 opened Tuesday, Aug 26 at the South Norwalk train station at 24 Monroe St.—owner Adrian Hurtado said the new eatery offers five kinds of tacos for busy commuters.

Norwalk Tree Alliance launched a citywide Treesury Hunt via the Actionbound app to help families learn how to boost the urban canopy until September 2—participants will submit tree photos with the chance to win an Xbox Series S as a prize and support a goal of increasing canopy coverage from 43% to 53%.

Norwalk is becoming Connecticut’s first municipality to use a new state law to recover nearly $500,000 in unpaid zoning fines from 15 blighted properties.

The city sent notices in July and will hold a tax sale at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18—property owners should contact the Tax Collector’s Office for more details.

Connecticut’s congressional delegation has requested tens of millions in federal funds for nearly 170 local projects including affordable housing in Norwalk while lawmakers aim to secure at least $177 million before a Sept.

30th deadline to avoid a government shutdown. The future of these earmarks is uncertain as short-term funding bills may not include all the requested dollars—raising concerns among local officials.

Connecticut passed new work and reporting rules under Medicaid this summer that will affect over 300,000 adults aged 19 to 64, who must complete 80 hours of qualifying activity each month or risk losing coverage.

The state is awaiting federal guidance on enforcing the rules, which will take effect in 2027 — those unable to meet requirements may see their benefits cut.

Electric Garden Festival 203

3-11 p.m. — 314 Beer Garden and Wood-Fired Pizza — Free entry — Enjoy chill vibes outside and high-energy beats inside with mini golf and top DJs.

Bingo Loco

7-9:30 p.m. — District Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience the wildest bingo party in Norwalk with DJs, dance-offs, and outrageous prizes.

Stiff Little Fingers Concert

8:00–9:30 p.m. — District Music Hall — Ticket prices range from $81 to $983 — Experience live music with the iconic punk band Stiff Little Fingers in Norwalk.

KEFI Greek Festival

9 PM - 2 AM — 238 W Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT — Free entry — Experience rich Greek culture with delectable food, vibrant music, and joyous dancing.

Norwalk Boat Show

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — MarineMax Norwalk — Cost varies by boat — Explore the latest in boats and yachts with knowledgeable teams to match you with your perfect vessel.

San Gennaro Festival

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — All Saints Catholic School — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with a Kids Zone, music, food, and a vendor market.

LIFE OF AGONY Live in Norwalk

7:30-9 p.m. — District Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience a powerful performance by New York's crossover legends in an intimate venue.