Darien, CT|News|
Talk Childhood Independence With Documentary Stars
The public can watch "Chasing Childhood," which explores the decline of freedom in kids' lives, then talk about it in a virtual discussion.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
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New Canaan, CT|News|
New Canaan Police Will Crack Down On Distracted Driving In April
A campaign that involves officers patrolling streets in marked and unmarked vehicles to look for distracted drivers will run April 1-20.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Westport Café Signs Up For Subscription-Based Coffee Service
For $8 a month, users can redeem 3 drinks each week at The Granola Bar in Westport through a new app called CoffeesUp.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk Man Charged With Assault, Unlawful Restraint: Police
The 40-year-old man was arrested overnight Tuesday and faces several charges, Norwalk police said.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
'Pull Up Your Chair' To Help The New Canaan Library Fundraise
For a $1,000 donation, the library will etch your name into one of 325 chairs in its new Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Darien Police Department Swears In First Female Captain
When Captain Alison Hudyma took the oath Monday morning, she made history within the Darien Police Department.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Boutique Chain Picks Westport For Its First Connecticut Location
Massachusetts-based Bobbles & Lace, which sells clothing, shoes and accessories, opened in Bedford Square earlier this month.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Local Author Will Talk Conservation At Westport Library Next Week
Titled "Trespassing and Conservation," author James Prosek's speech at the Westport Public Library will focus on protecting the environment.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Maritime Aquarium Offering 'Birding Cruises' To Norwalk Islands
Birders and photographers can get an up-close look at osprey, egrets and other species in the 90-minute cruises, which set sail next month.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
14 Catalytic Converters Stolen From Darien Cars This Year: Report
Police told The Darien Times that catalytic converter thefts are hard to predict and can be completed in under a minute.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Investment Firm Buys 2 Westport Office Buildings For $43 Million
Both buildings are located on Riverside Avenue, and one outlet called their sale "one of the largest deals in Connecticut in the past year."
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Ex-Norwalk Cop Banned From Working In CT Law Enforcement: Report
A council revoked Taranjit Singh's certification after he was accused of using his status to obtain women's phone numbers, a report says.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk Bakery Donating Cupcake Proceeds To Ukraine Relief
Forever Sweet Bakery will give all profits from its "Ukrainian style" cupcakes to Save the Children. "Every little bit counts," staff says.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
Update: New Canaan Road Reopens After Hours-Long Closure
A large tree fell overnight, causing wires to fall and the road to close while crews make repairs. The road was closed for over 10 hours.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
NHL Player From Darien Designs Helmet Honoring Teddy Balkind
Florida Panthers goalie Spencer Knight has debuted a helmet honoring the 10th-grader who died after suffering injuries in a CT hockey game.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Maritime Aquarium Looking For Volunteers To Track Terrapins
Residents of coastal towns can help scientists study the diamondback terrapin, a turtle species with a declining population in Connecticut.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Woman Charged With DUI In October 2021 Turns Herself In: Police
She was charged with driving drunk after her car hit a utility pole, police said, and turned herself in once an arrest warrant was served.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Darien Plans To Rid Town Documents Of Gendered Words: Report
The town has identified gender-specific language in its documents, and it plans to replace it with neutral words, The Darien Times reported.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Westport Man Missing After New York Hiking Trip: NY State Police
Thomas Howard, 61, of Westport was reported missing on Wednesday after he didn't return from a hiking trip in upstate New York.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Darien Girl, 11, Competes On 'MasterChef Junior' Season 8
Ivy Childs, a Darien fifth-grader, is one of 16 contestants who will face off on the newest season of the Fox show, premiering this week.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
