DANBURY, CT – As part of its Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Western Connecticut State University will host a special panel event entitled “Career Viewpoints From Trailblazing Hispanic Leaders.” Sponsored by the Savings Bank of Danbury, the event will feature four regional Hispanic community leaders representing hot industries, offering powerful insight and advice for students and…
WESTON, CT – The Weston Historical Society has changed its name to the Weston History and Culture Center to reflect its pivotal role in the community connecting people and providing opportunities to learn more through outstanding exhibitions, thought-provoking programs, and events that include history, art and music. Announcement of the non-profit’s rebranding coincides with its…
STAMFORD, CT – The Stamford Senior Center and Over 60 Club invites seniors and their caregivers to join them at the Over 60 Club on October 6th from 10 am – 1 pm for a morning of information and resources on financial relief for seniors during this time of significant inflation. With inflation recently reaching…
NORWALK, CT – Spies and intrigue during the American Revolution will be explored in Eric Chandler’s new lecture, “Cloak and Dagger: Espionage During the American Revolution” on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 6:30pm in the old town meetinghouse at Mill Hill Historic Park, 2 East Wall Street in Norwalk, CT. Tickets: $5.00 per person at…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont issued the following statement in response to today’s release of Connecticut’s annual crime statistics report, which compiles data on crimes reported to law enforcement agencies in the state for the 2021 calendar year: “This report shows violent and property crimes are down in Connecticut from the previous year, preserving…
NORWALK, CT – As the pandemic winds down and masks become optional everywhere, there are still people who are apprehensive about being in a maskless indoor setting. That’s why, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is inviting guests, who would prefer that everyone wears a face covering indoors for a special Mask Up Maritime event from…
Norwalk, CT – On Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at 2 p.m., Deborah Kraak, an independent museum professional specializing in historic textiles, costumes, and interiors, will give a talk titled, Victorian Fashion, Dangerous Dyes, and Murderous Millinery at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. Norwalk, CT. To reserve tickets attendees can visit the Events page…
DANBURY, CT – Eric Holley believes in the power of role models. Not just the many he had as a young man growing up in Middletown and as a student-athlete at Western Connecticut State University, but also in the example he strives to set for others that helped earn him a 100 Men of Color…
Average gasoline prices in Connecticut have fallen 14.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.53/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,540 stations in Connecticut. Prices in Connecticut are 55.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 35.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price…
WESTON, CT – After closing for restoration work in 2017, the Weston Historical Society is excited to announce that the Coley House will open for guided tours on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 1pm – 4pm. Over the course of 5 years, the Coley House has undergone restoration work as well as a reinterpretation which…