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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.
Goose had been left tied to a pipe in a city basement and a good samaritan brought him to animal control. He was placed on the euthanasia list, but his photo was compelling. A network of dog lovers rallied around Goose, who had an enormous cancerous tumor. After a group of people, mostly strangers, took turns as his caregiver around the clock, something magical happened. Continue Reading →
Interment will be private. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Bob’s life on Saturday, April 16th from 2 – 4 PM, at the Cos Cob Fire House, 200 Post Road, Cos Cob, CT 06907. It was Bob’s wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, P.O. Box 202, Cos Cob, CT 06807 Continue Reading →
The unofficial mayor of Greenwich, Luna Kodde pops up at fundraisers all over town. Known for her big heart and good soul, she believes community service is important, and is always looking for chances to volunteer when she’s not at work. In fact, she loves to dress up, and recently enjoyed playing the Easter bunny at Upper Crust Bagel Co. Continue Reading →
GFP Lifestyle Editor Karen Sheer captured memories forever at the Global Lyme Alliance “Time for Lyme Gala” on Saturday and an elegant fashion show at Olivine Gabbro on Thursday. Meanwhile Leslie Yager continued to chronicle the application of a 533-unit apartment building at the Iron Works plant, where 30% of units would be “affordable” which exempts the applicant from many regulations. But, where would the children play? Would Glenville School be overwhelmed? Can the sewer lines accommodate the flow?
At the School Start Time forum, the school bus expert talked about transportation variables and various start time options. A GHS 9th grader reminded parents who were worried about impacts on school activities and sports that “school comes first.” Continue Reading →
A Week of outdoor activities made for a memorable vacation for a group of 13 Inspirica children last week. On Friday the children went on a hike through the woods, where they placed pine boughs on a fort to shelter from a brief rain, played camouflage-hide-and-seek and made pizza from scratch. The week was packed with outdoor activities and the kids will have plenty of stories to share when they get back to school. Continue Reading →
In addition to competing, the band members attended a performance of The Sound of Music at the Boston Opera House and visited the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, toured the Freedom Trail. They musicians also went on a Duck Tour and visit the Lexington Common. Continue Reading →
The Maritime Aquarium is making its cool new research vessel available for single-party charters May 7 & 8 for close, on-the-water viewing of the America’s Cup races in NY harbor. (First time that America’s Cup races will occur in NY in almost 100 years.) Continue Reading →
Stamford Police are seeking assistance identifying a suspect following an aggravated assault that occurred on April 1, 2016 in the area of 138 Cove Road at approximately 10:30pm. See video. Continue Reading →
A suspect brandished a pistol from behind an ATM service technician’s work van in the early morning hours of Wednesday. Continue Reading →
Grace Kang’s new collection delighted her fans at a high- tech runway show at the Olivine Gabbro boutique on Thursday afternoon on Greenwich Avenue. Her clients and fans came to see her new Spring-Summer collection of sophisticated, refined looks. A pop-of -color was blended with neutral tones in her elegant fashions. Continue Reading →