Danbury a Purple Heart City; Lost English Bulldog; Volunteers Help Kids Through Art; Teen Arrested For $100K in Damages

DANBURY, CT — A summer heat wave, the best area restaurants and more— catch up on all of the news you may have missed this past week on Patch. Click the links below for more info.

Danbury will soon be declared a Purple Heart City by Mayor Mark Boughton. A dedication of combat wounded parking spaces will take place on Aug. 7, 2016 at the Danbury War Memorial. Read more here.>>> Mayor Mark Boughton Declares Danbury a 'Purple Heart City'

Police found an assault rifle, a pistol, ammunition and illegal high capacity magazines in the Danbury man's home. They were investigating the suspect for area drug sales in Danbury and Brookfield. Read more here.>>> Police Arrest Suspect in Investigation of Brookfield, Danbury Cocaine and Marijuana Sales

The Center for Disease Control's most recent report includes confirmed and probable cases of Lyme disease reported in Newtown. Read more here.>>> 36 Cases of Lyme Disease in Danbury in 2015: CDC

The Senior Paw Project is a joint effort of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation and the Danbury Animal Welfare Society. Read more here.>>> Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary Partners with DAWS to Find Older Dogs Homes

Looking for the best eatery in your area? Here is how your local restaurants were ranked by reviewers on Yelp. Read more here.>>> Yelp’s Top 10 Restaurants in Danbury: Do you agree?

Grants from the Community Fund of Darien and Fairfield County Bank were given to a nonprofit sexual crisi counseling center that serves local towns. Read more here.>>> Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling & Education Receives $15K in Grants

Mosquitos, ticks, high electric bills —be prepared with Patch's guide to keeping you and your pets cool and prepared for dangers of summer. Read more here.>>> Guide to Staying Cool, Healthy and Prepared During the Summer Heat Wave

Volunteers are Healing Kids Through Art in Danbury — YMCA Employee Arrested For $100K in Damages at House Party — Brush with Kindness Clears the Air and Some Resident's Windows — Help Spring This Poor Pooch From Prison — CT Arts Organizations Receive $1M in Grants from Department of Economic & Community Development — CT Jobs: Labs to Go; Mobile Mini; The McIntyre Group and More — Cycling Sports Group Recalls Bike Due to Possible Front Axle Failure — 10 Places to Keep Cool Near During the Tropical Heat Wave — 27 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Connecticut — 8 Fun-Filled Things To Do Nearby This Weekend — 15 Minutes of Fame: Business Owners Featured FREE on Patch — 6 Tips to Cut Electric Costs During Sweltering Summer Months: Eversource — Manufacturing Information Sessions Offered at Naugatuck Valley Community College