Good morning, Norwalk.

Orvis, a fly-fishing retailer, will close 36 locations by early 2026 due to an unprecedented tariff landscape—focusing on a streamlined model—while keeping its two Connecticut stores in Avon and Darien open.

Stadler Construction has signed a five-year lease for a 1,280-square-foot warehouse at 45 Ruby St.—the firm will store equipment and dump trucks and pay $2,600 monthly—and won the space after a competitive leasing process.

At a legislative hearing, state officials said new work rules starting Dec.

1 will put SNAP benefits for 36,000 income-eligible residents at risk, including veterans, the homeless and older adults. Lawmakers and the DSS reported they are discussing using state surplus funds to help fill funding gaps—especially as the federal shutdown may delay electronic benefits.

A recent report from the Commonwealth Fund shows Connecticut’s Medicare program offers strong access with nearly 98% of enrollees reporting routine checkups, yet quality of care suffers from high hospital readmission and emergency visit rates—placing the state 31st overall, based on data from 2023 to 2025.

UConn freshman Blanca Quiñonez made her unofficial debut on Oct.

13 at Mohegan Sun Arena—she scored 4 points, added 4 assists, and recorded 3 fouls and 5 turnovers as she began adjusting to college play. Coach Geno Auriemma called her unique—saying her bold decision-making on both ends will improve with more experience as she settles in from Ecuador.

Colben Landrew, a top wing prospect from Wheeler High, committed to UConn men's basketball on Tuesday—becoming the program's second commit in two weeks—and joined the USA Basketball minicamp to showcase his skills.

Gary Numan Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Music Hall — Tickets from $64 — Experience an electrifying performance by Gary Numan in an intimate venue setting.

Bingo at the Beer Garden

1-3 p.m. — 314 Beer Garden and Wood-Fired Pizza — Family-friendly event — Enjoy Bingo while supporting a local cause and delighting in wood-fired pizza.

Indigo De Souza Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — District Music Hall — Ticket prices range from $54 to $100 — Catch the indie sensation Indigo De Souza live in concert.

Carlos Soraluz Live Performance

9 PM — Bambu Night Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the original voice of 'Armonía 10' as they perform classic hits.

Electric Fear Garden Halloween Bash

5-11 p.m. — 314 Beer Garden and Wood-Fired Pizza — $300 prize for best group costume — Halloween celebration with DJs and spooky vibes.

Author Talk with Local Poet Mary Keating

5 p.m. — Wolfpit Elementary School — Free entry — Discover Mary Keating's empowering memoir presented in engaging verse.

Bingo Loco

7-9 p.m. — District Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience a wild night of bingo, DJs, and outrageous prizes in Norwalk's most energetic party.

FOOTLOOSE the MUSICAL OPENS TOMORROW NIGHT!

The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts proudly presents the explosive Broadway musical Footloose, opening Thursday night, Nov. 13 at 8 PM at The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport and runs through Sunday, Nov. 16th. Brimming with vitality, heart, and hit songs, Footloose showcases the Conservatory’s outstanding musical theatre students in a production that celebrates the power of expression and the joy of dance and brings fresh life to this beloved story of a small town finding its rhythm again.