Find Your Daily Voice
Westport-Weston
Your Local News for Westport and Weston, Connecticut
Thursday, apr 25
45°
Follow
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Traffic
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Westport-Weston
Follow
Find Your Daily Voice
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Traffic
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Home
About us
All sites
Advertise with us
Contact us
Terms of use
Privacy policy
Code of ethics
Site Map
© 2024 Cantata Media
45°
Thursday, apr 25
Neighbors
Greenwich Foundation Borne Of Tragedy Marks Decade Of Teaching Water Safety
GREENWICH, Conn. — The Greenwich-based ZAC Foundation, which was borne out of the tragic drowning death of a 6-year-old boy, is marking the 10-year anniversary of improving water safety for all people. The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act became federal law a decade ago this month — and there is no question that many lives have been saved, the foundation says. Enacted after the granddaughter of former Secretary of State James Baker tragically drowned after becoming trapped by a pool drain, the VGB law put into place federal requirements for public swimming pools aimed at preve…
Neighbors
Stamford Dance Studio Owner Thrilled To Reconnect With Janet Jackson
STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford business owner Jimmy Locust, the director of Locust Performing Arts Center who has a local dance teacher for the past 14 years, met up with an old friend and colleague this weekend — pop star Janet Jackson. He saw Jackson at the final performance of her "State of the World Tour" in Atlanta. Jackson surprised Locust with VIP access to front and center seats and an invitation backstage. Locust was a featured dancer in the film for Jackson's 1989 breakthrough album, "Rhythm Nation," which included the hit single "Miss You Much." The vi…
Neighbors
Westport's Davina Porter Inducted Into Audible Narrator Hall Of Fame
WESTPORT, Conn. -- Davina Porter of Westport, who has narrated nearly 600 audiobooks in the past 30 years, is one of the 20 inaugural inductees into Audible Books' Narrator Hall of Fame. Audible, whose mission is "to unleash the power of the spoken word," is celebrating its 20th anniversary by launching the Narrator Hall of Fame, honoring "the voices that transform stories." Porter is an award-winning actor and narrator of audiobooks. She was selected by a group of Audible employees based on several criteria, including a wide, varied and vibrant body of work, exceptional…
Neighbors
Ridgefield Teen Launches Photography Biz, Helps Yale Children's Hospital
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Senior year is proving to be a busy one for Lindsay Toia of Ridgefield. The 17-year-old is finishing up high school, sending out college applications, competing in figure skating and launching her own photography business — and somehow finding the time to meet her idol Taylor Swift at a "secret session" for the pop singer's newest album. Lindsay, a senior at Ridgefield High, plans to major in marketing at college. Not only is it her favorite course, she is also getting hands-on experience as she markets her nature and landscape photographs as part of her busi…
Neighbors
Bridgeport Group Seeks Common Ground In Wake Of Fatal Shooting Of Teen
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Seven months after a police-involved shooting left a Bridgeport teen dead, city officials and community leaders announced Monday they hope to improve police/community relations through specialized training, body and dash cams, youth programs and conversation. The group, which has been meeting on a near-weekly basis since the May 9 shooting of 15-year-old Jayson Negron, includes Mayor Joe Ganim, religious leaders and those involved in youth programs to help keep kids on the straight and narrow. “We need to make kids know we’re here and we care for them,” said Carolyn Verm…
Neighbors
Monroe Woman Delivers Dresses To Girls In Need Around The World
MONROE, Conn. – Invited to a sewathon a couple of years year ago while visiting her sister in Maine, Monroe resident Liz Skarzynski thought, why not? Together the group of women made over 100 dresses for the Iowa-based Dress A Girl Around The World organization, a nonprofit group that delivers dresses to girls in underprivileged areas. While she did more cutting than sewing that first time, Skarzynski still had a great experience and decided to replicate the event in Connecticut. Thanks to the help of a local leader — the group calls them "Ambassadors," — the former marketing ass…
Neighbors
Sherman Veterans Among Millions Remembered On Wreaths Across America Day
SHERMAN, Conn. — On Saturday, volunteers in the National Wreaths Across America Day placed over a million Christmas wreaths and greenery on the graves of veterans across the nation. And a group of volunteers took part locally at Sherman North Cemetery In Sherman in honor of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Todd “TJ” Lobraico of Sherman, who was killed in combat four years ago in Afghanistan. "We did our part and participated in National Wreaths Across America Day - 2017," said a post at the Facebook page for The TJ Lobraico Foundation. "We placed 72 wreaths on all the veterans laid …
Neighbors
FriendsGiving Dinner Raises $100K For Norwalk's Stepping Stones Museum
NORWALK, Conn. – Although adults were treated to a fabulous feast at the second annual FriendsGiving event hosted by Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk, children are the ones who will ultimately benefit from the successful fundraiser. More than 120 guests enjoyed the exquisite, Thanksgiving-inspired dinner created by Chef Matthew John on Nov. 9. Museum supporters helped raise over $100,000 for the nonprofit museum’s Open Arms Accessibility initiative. “We certainly give thanks for everyone who contributed to the success of this sold-out event,” said Rhonda Kiest, president and CEO of Stepp…
Neighbors
Homeless Man Devoted To His Dog Gets New Place To Live In Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. — Remember Joe and his dog, Bronson? Thanks to Diana Paladino Christopher, the next chapter is unfolding in the life of the formerly homeless Norwalk man. Many in the Norwalk community banded together last winter to help Joe, who lived in his van with his black Labrador retriever. (He agreed to be identified by only his first name.) And this week, Joe will be moving into an apartment of his own. It all started last January, when Diana Paladino-Christopher of Norwalk launched a GoFundMe page to help Joe as the region braced for one of the first snowstorms of the winter. …
Neighbors
Wall Of Remembrance Honors Sandy Hook Shooting Victims On 5th Anniversary
NEWTOWN, Conn. — A Wall Of Remembrance — a temporary exhibit of photos of the victims — is on display at the Newtown Municipal Center as the town marks the fifth anniversary of the Sandy Hook School shooting.The black-and-white photos were installed Monday to offer a space for reflection as the town honors the 26 victims of the deadly attack on Dec. 14, 2012. A sign on a table welcomes visitors. “We ask that you spend a few minutes in quiet reflection as we remember the lives of these vibrant young children and caring adults who were part of the essence of this community as students, educa…
Neighbors
Animal Sanctuary Will Honor 6-Year-Old Sandy Hook Massacre Victim
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Six-year-old Catherine Violet Hubbard once caught a butterfly on her hand. As she set it free, she whispered: “Tell your friends that I am kind.” That one sentence is the inspiration behind the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, a tribute to the little girl who was one of 20 children and six adults who perished in the Sandy Hook School massacre on Dec. 14, 2012. It has been five years since that tragic day and family, friends and supporters of the sanctuary gathered this month to celebrate Catherine’s memory and raise more than $700,000 for the new sanctuary. “If …
Neighbors
Jump To It: Shehan Center Expands Kids' Fitness Program In Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Cardinal Shehan Center will expand its Fitness for Life program for kids and provide a daylong wellness expo, thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Bridgeport Foundation. The Bridgeport-based youth center received the grant for Fitness for Life, which teaches kids about healthy eating and cooking as well as the importance of being physically active. “The 100 second- through eighth-graders participating in our Fitness for Life program are being taught how to take care of their bodies by eating right and exercising,” said Katherine O’Hara, co-program direct…
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Archive
45°
