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The renewed focus on thrifting is driven in party by a reaction against fast fashion and a desire for sustainability, especially among the young people. There are three popular thrift shops in Greenwich: Rummage Room in Old Greenwich, The Marketplace by Fofie and Mia’s in Byram, and the Greenwich Auxiliary Thrift Shop in Chickahominy.
Campers head out on camp boats – the Pelagic Beast in Greenwich – to explore the waters of the Long Island Sound, for a complete, unique outdoor experience. Guided by Coast Guard licensed captains daily, children are taught the basic fundamentals needed to catch their own fish.
A Greenwich high school student spent this spring conducting hands-on marine research through the SoundWaters Research Intensive (SRI), studying topics ranging from kelp farming to biodiversity. Their work offers a compelling look at how students are engaging with local environmental issues and Long Island Sound.
Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at [email protected] for details.
The investigation revealed that the kidnapping victims are the parents of an individual who is suspected of participating in the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency. The Georgia man had an altercation with the victims’ son in a Miami nightclub in July 2024, was in regular communication with certain of the kidnappers in the days before the crime, provided funding for it, and helped arrange the participants’ transportation and lodging. Continue Reading →
“There Is a High Degree of Professionalism and Civility in Our State Government On opening day of the 2025 session, Speaker of the House Matt Ritter described Connecticut’s rich history of civil discourse and ability to work in a bipartisan manner. I have been so gratified to see that, for the most part, he was right.” – Tina Courpas Continue Reading →
“I believe GPS would save money on technology, special education, and summer school expenses, while also improving the educational experiences of children and parents with one major shift – phasing out Ed Tech for our students.” – Elise Abbruzzese Continue Reading →
On Saturday, March 22, Greenwich High School Varsity Cheer took first place in a competition that included the top cheer teams of public and private high schools in the states of MA, ME, VT, NH, RI and CT. Continue Reading →
This week’s RMA speaker, Isabel Lopes, became involved in the Canarsie Tunnel project when a revised repair plan became needed to accommodate directions from Governor Andrew Cuomo to avert the originally planned 15-month shutdown of the tunnel. Her presentation will give an overview of the major modifications to the tunnel, with a focus on the repair of the tunnel bench walls by means of structural fiber-reinforced polymer panels. The revised final design of the modifications to the tunnel successfully allowed construction to take place over intermittent tunnel closures on nights and weekends only. Continue Reading →
“Families can book those dinner reservations and grandparents, friends, and siblings can book those plane tickets. Go Cardinals.’ – Greenwich Schools superintendent Dr. Toni Jones Continue Reading →
The Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) is thrilled to announce its annual 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Richards, 329 Greenwich Ave at 9:00am. Continue Reading →
Mark your calendars for a Community Conversation with State Treasurer Erick Russell and with State Comptroller Sean Scanlon. Continue Reading →
Spectacular weather on Sunday for the 49th annual Greenwich St. Patrick’s Parade down Greenwich Avenue, sponsored by the Greenwich Hibernian Association. Continue Reading →
Bottom line: May 2025 may feel far away, but in DMV time, it’s tomorrow. The security line at your favorite airport will be moving with or without you— so make sure you’ve got the Real ID when the TSA agent asks for it. – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →