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Pemberwick Deli, located at 83 Pemberwick Road in Greenwich, recently opened after a transforming five-month gut renovation. The deli now features ample seating, and a menu featuring Breakfast, Grill, Sandwiches and Salads.
The 8U team won the Championship, defeating the Pomperaug Panthers 6-1 in front of an incredible home crowd at Banksville.
“Connecticut also got into cars early. Hartford, Bridgeport and New Britain all had their moment in the auto industry. But we also got into regulation early, because this is Connecticut and we do enjoy a good rule. In 1901, Connecticut passed the nation’s first statewide motor-vehicle speed-limit law: 12 miles per hour in cities and 15 on country roads.” – Jim Cameron
At the CIAC Class LL boys outdoor track championships in New Britain on May 30, the Cardinals celebrated earning the team title, finishing ahead of rivals from Hamden. But the win was overturned by CIAC after a religious accommodation allowed a Hamden athlete to compete in the MM meet the following day, Sunday and have his points apply to the previous day’s event. The situation is unprecedented. GHS athletes and parents asked the CIAC to review how the situation was handled.
John Blankley of Greenwich filed the paperwork on Monday to run for the 36st State Senate district representing Greenwich and parts of Stamford and New Canaan. The seat is currently held by Scott Frantz, who is serving his fourth term. Continue Reading →
GYCL cheers for the Greenwich Youth Football League: *Bulldogs * Crushers * Gators * Mavericks * Raiders* Continue Reading →
If you’ve been away for the week during Greenwich Schools vacation, school start time has been in the news. Two camps have accused each other of playing dirty as the debate has become controversial. This week, the third of 3 public forums in “the first pass” is set to take place at the Boys & Girls Club on Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30. Continue Reading →
On Monday, April 25, the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering (AITE) will host their 8th annual spring college fair with over 50 college reps attending. The event features, but is not limited to STEAM majors. An iPad and other raffle prizes will be raffled off (must be present to win). Continue Reading →
In a standing-room only event at Bruce Museum on Friday night, a crowd of men and women listened to presentations and panel discussion on the subject of gender equity in the workplace. The talk was the inaugural event of the Parity Project, a group of professional women, some currently working in the corporate world and some not. They are attorneys, doctors, economists, investors, academics and consultants. Continue Reading →
Visiting hours will be from 4-8 on Wednesday April 20 at Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home located at 267 Greenwich Avenue. The funeral will be held on Thursday April 21st at 11:30 at Saint Catherine of Sienna Church located at 4 Riverside Avenue. Continue Reading →
Motorcycle clubs from near and far converged on the St. Lawrence Club in Cos Cob for a fundraiser to benefit Kids in Crisis. The Cos Cob Riders organized the event, which drew upwards of 300 guests. The band Fast Forward played, while guests danced in between drinks, dinner and visits to the raffle table. Continue Reading →
Ted Scheu, author of hundreds of fun and funny school, family and sports poems for kids, visited the International School at Dundee. Continue Reading →
Award-winning war photojournalist Lynsey Addario will share the stories behind the snapshots on Tuesday, April 19 at Greenwich Academy. The evening is a benefit for Connecticut-based Save the Children. “More than a Snapshot: The Fragile Lives of Children in Conflict,” is presented by Greenwich Leadership Council of Save the Children and will benefit Fairfield-based Save the Children’s efforts to focus on the most deprived and marginalized children, ensuring all boys and girls survive, learn, and are protected from harm. Continue Reading →
The Center for Children’s Advocacy held its first annual Play for Kids event at Stamford’s Chelsea Piers on March 31. Eight teams competed in trampoline dodgeball, rock wall climbing relays, an obstacle course, strategy games and batting cages – earning points for their team and competing for the Play for Kids trophy. Continue Reading →