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Oceans 180 will return with a vast variety of fresh seafood from Connecticut shores. Check out our interview with Oceans 180’s Jardar Nygaard, from last summer. Also, there are new vendors including New Petal Flower Farm out of Monroe, CT and Biscuits and Bones, who offer all natural dog food and dog treats.
The event runs 10:00am to 2:00pm in “Police Alley,” at 11 Bruce Place.
The investigation showed that, in general, Black and Hispanic applicants were admitted with consistently lower academic qualifications than their White and Asian counterparts. – US Dept of Justice
The YMCA of Greenwich welcomed more than 450 attendees to its annual Healthy Kids Day, marking the largest turnout in the event’s history. YMCA staff members hosted a wide variety of activities throughout the building, including:
• Make-your-own sunflower pots
• DIY organic bird feeders
• Slime making stations
• Tie-dye t-shirt creation
• Push-up and squat contests
• Water safety games
• An obstacle course experience for kids
Tong thanked state and local police and first responders and said he was grateful that his family was safe. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Board of Health will review a proposal from Parks & Rec for a dog park within Byram Park at their Feb 24 meeting upstairs in the Cone Room in Greenwich Town Hall at 6:30pm. Continue Reading →
The theme for the day was that if you do something you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. Continue Reading →
The Attorney General asked the FDA to take action against counterfeit forms of the weight loss and diabetes drugs Mounjaro, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Wegovy (GLP-1 drugs). Patients suspected of taking counterfeit drugs have ended up in the hospital. Continue Reading →
John Augustus Frederick, 88, entered eternal rest on February 11, 2025. John, affectionately known as “Jack” and “the Bopper”, was born on June 24, 1936, in Greenwich, CT to Una (McDonough) Frederick and Augustus C. Frederick, Sr. Jack spent many years growing up as a Boy Scout and attended the 1950 Jamboree. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1954 and joined the United States Army, which he proudly served from 1955-1958. He also served in France during part of his time in the Army. Jack was a USPS letter carrier for more than forty years for the Greenwich Post Office, was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, NALC (National Association of Letter Carriers) Branch 759, Byram Vets, Holly Hill Tones (singing group), and a lifetime parishioner of St. Continue Reading →
“We are extraordinarily blessed to have Rob, Anna, and this group of talented musicians join us for these Joyful Noise services. We are bustling on Sunday mornings and this is another offering to bring people closer to God, wherever they are on their spiritual journey.” – Rev. Marek Zabriskie Continue Reading →
Charges included larceny, identity theft and forgery. Continue Reading →
“I’m lucky. I’m doing this show because I’m free to express myself, and the show is a way to be creative,” said Christian Meskers, who interned on Season 4 of Ru Paul’s Drag Race on MTV in 2014. “Now I get to run a philanthropy show, dressed up, which is fun for me.” Continue Reading →
After police attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver rammed two police cars while fleeing the area in a reckless fashion. The suspect vehicle then crashed on I-95 in Norwalk. Continue Reading →
Recent customer donations from Greenwich and Riverside ACME stores, and the Old Greenwich Kings store to help eradicate childhood hunger by keeping food banks stocked and supporting meal distribution programs at schools totaled $3,000. Continue Reading →