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People gather to appreciate Jesup Green while still intact
WESTPORT — More than a couple dozen people and a few dogs gathered on Jesup Green on Sunday afternoon to appreciate the large, mature trees and upper portion of the hill that might soon be lost for parking. “Come to Jesup Green today at noon!” Jennifer Johnson, a Representative...
Guide Dog Graduation: Yorktown -Based Nonprofit Provides Pups To Homes Across The US
On Friday, April 12, Guiding Eyes for the Blind held one of its biannual guide dog graduations, celebrating the hard work of volunteers and pups alike and officially transferring the furry friends’ care to their new owners. However, this graduation was a little different from others — one of...
Wilton’s Golden Miles of Daffodils Are in Glorious Bloom Again
Thanks to Wilton Garden Club and its many volunteers, more than 13,000 cheerful daffodils are blooming around town to welcome spring. The club has published a self-guided driving tour for residents to be able to witness the flowers’ perennial beauty before they vanish. According to Garden Club members, the...
Blackbird Opens in New Canaan; Gotta Get Over There
It’s been a while since a new restaurant opened in New Canaan, so I was very excited when I heard that the much-anticipated Blackbird opened a few doors down from its sister restaurant Solé. After the first visit, the food was so spectacular, that I was quick to visit a second time a week late. Spoiler alert - It is already serving some of the best and most creative dishes in Fairfield County.
These Westchester School Districts Named Best Communities For Music Education
A total of 10 school districts across both counties have been named winners of the Best Communities for Music Education Award for 2024 by the NAMM Foundation. These districts are some of only 975 across the country to receive the award, which recognizes "outstanding" efforts from teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who make sure students can include music as part of their education, according to the foundation.
New Bridgeport Main Street Restaurant Opens Doors
Bridgeport’s newest restaurant officially opened shop on Tuesday, April 16, according to their Facebook page. La Guadalupana Antojitos Mexicanos, located off Bridgeport’s Main Street (Route 50), is open for dining in, and takeout orders. Individuals looking to try the area’s latest Mexican cuisine can call 681-456-0033.
Westchester restaurateur known for Italian eateries opens Latin fusion spot
A passion for pigs and the desire to do something out of his comfort zone inspired longtime restaurateur Raffaele Ronca to create Gordito, a new Latin restaurant, which opens April 16 in Rye. The Naples-born chef, who also owns Rafele Rye next door (along with Bianca Restaurant & Bar in Greenwich, Conn.) has...
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