Good morning, Norwalk.

Local officials and members of the Hindu community joined the annual SewaDiwali Food Drive on Saturday morning outside the Norwalk Police Department on Monroe Street, donating nearly 1,700 pounds of food and $9,000 to Person-to-Person's food pantry.

The drive was part of a statewide Diwali initiative aimed at easing hunger during the holiday season—organizers plan to expand support next year.

Stew Leonard’s viral butter-dipped ice cream—which is made with soft serve dipped in melted butter—is now sold for $5 at stores in Norwalk, Newington, and Danbury after a video by Stew Leonard Jr. gained over 16 million Instagram views.

The FDA announced yesterday that several pecorino romano cheese products sold at Big Y and Wegmans in Norwalk were recalled due to listeria contamination.

Ambriola Co., a New Jersey manufacturer, said consumers should return or dispose of the products for a full refund and noted that no illnesses have been reported.

Norwalk officials approved a six-story, 32-unit apartment building on Day Street in July with a 6—3 vote.

The plan calls for demolishing two buildings—including the distillery building that is now seeking a new location—while retaining a 56-unit apartment and scheduling site work to begin in at least nine months.

A report on Connecticut high school football offers numbers for Thanksgiving week games—33 games are set, featuring key contests with New Canaan’s record state tournament streak, Killingly’s 22 consecutive wins, and a historic 150th anniversary rivalry—showing detailed stats for the season.

2025 GALA Defying Gravity

11:30 p.m. — Norwalk Concert Hall — $250 — Experience a magical evening supporting aspiring artists while raising funds for scholarships and the growth of NoCo.

Holiday Family Concert

6-8 p.m. — District Music Hall — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a festive concert featuring Grammy winner Lisa Fisher to support local youth organizations.

BubbleMania! with Casey Carle

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. — Norwalk Public Library — Free entry — Experience the captivating arts of bubble-making filled with comedy and music for the whole family.