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Mild Holiday Weekend Weather Expected In Danbury Mild Holiday Weekend Weather Expected In Danbury
Mild Holiday Weekend Weather Expected In Danbury FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- There's still snow on the ground and a chill in the air, but the long holiday weekend will bring milder temperatures to Fairfield County, especially nice for those feeling housebound. Another dry day is expected as high pressure approaches the region today. Gusty northwest winds will continue as low pressure over the Canadian Maritimes tracks northeast away from the region.  Temperatures today will be near normal, in the upper 30s to around 40, according to the National Weather Service, It is 28 degrees this morning and sunny, so expect things to warm up to 36, t…
Norwalk Receives $2 Million To Clean Up Ryan Park Norwalk Receives $2 Million To Clean Up Ryan Park
Norwalk Receives $2 Million To Clean Up Ryan Park NORWALK, Conn. -- A South Norwalk Park closed due to contamination is about to get a major cleanup. The city was selected to receive a $2  million state grant to remediate the 2.2-acre Ryan Park in South Norwalk, according to an announcement by Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk). The park has been closed since contamination was discovered that was not addressed when the park was built on former industrial land. “South Norwalk has a long history of landfill practices and industrial uses that have left a residue of contaminants evidenced in soil and groundwater testing at this site…
DVlicious: Wilton's Coffee Barn Brews Up Lots Of Lattes, Community Spirit DVlicious: Wilton's Coffee Barn Brews Up Lots Of Lattes, Community Spirit
DVlicious: Wilton's Coffee Barn Brews Up Lots Of Lattes, Community Spirit WILTON Conn. -- Coffee rules. Especially at 7 am on a Monday. Or 9 a.m on a weekend you’re your morning cuppa soothes the soul.  We asked for your favorites; five are now in the running in our DVlicious contest. Each has been profiled this week. Let your fingers do the clicking while you sip, savor – and vote.  Voting ends at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27. You are allowed to vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Coffee Barn, Wilton What Makes It "Strong":  A sense of community binds this coffeehouse -- which just celebrated five years in business. Providing local, quality coffee --…
Ridgefield's Hoodoo Brown Serves Up Western Fun — And Wings Ridgefield's Hoodoo Brown Serves Up Western Fun — And Wings
Ridgefield's Hoodoo Brown Serves Up Western Fun — And Wings RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Have a hankering for Texas barbecue? Hoodoo Brown BBQ is famous for dishing up wings, ribs, chicken and more to satisfied diners in Ridgefield. And it was the go-to spot recently when Super Bowl Sunday and BBQ Super Bowl fell on the same day. Partner Chris Sexton said that for his industry, "It's like the day after Thanksgiving for retailers."  So it's not surprising to learn that the restaurant, owned by Cody Sperry and Sexton, filled 200 takeout orders, providing 4,200 award-winning wings that day. Sperry is "the man behind all things Hoodoo," Sexto…
WestConn Student Tailors Workouts As Personal Trainer At YMCA In Brookfield WestConn Student Tailors Workouts As Personal Trainer At YMCA In Brookfield
WestConn Student Tailors Workouts As Personal Trainer At YMCA In Brookfield BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Do you play high school sports? Did you have knee surgery? Do you need to get in shape? Alex Miller can help you. Miller, a 20-year-old student at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, is a a new personal trainer at the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut in Brookfield. "I started a month ago and have worked with a lot of kids, but I can train anybody. A big goal I have for my clients is to help them learn to work out safely and have fun with it," he told Daily Voice. Miller received his personal trainer certification from the National Academy of S…
Cruise The Danube With Fairfield, Norwalk Chambers Of Commerce Cruise The Danube With Fairfield, Norwalk Chambers Of Commerce
Cruise The Danube With Fairfield, Norwalk Chambers Of Commerce FAIRFIELD, Conn. --A group from the Fairfield and Norwalk Chambers of Commerce will take a river cruise on the Danube in September. Those interested in joining the trip may attend a presentation Tuesday, Feb. 21 at The Boathouse Restaurant at Saugatuck Rowing Club in Westport. The cruise from Sept. 28 to Oct. 7 will make stops at the Imperial cities of Europe along the Danube. Chamber members, guests, family and the public may join the trip. The cruise will stop in Munich, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, and Linz, with an optional 3-night extension stay in Prague.  Light appet…
Tusk & Cup In Ridgefield, Wilton Competes For Top Brew In DVlicious Contest Tusk & Cup In Ridgefield, Wilton Competes For Top Brew In DVlicious Contest
Tusk & Cup In Ridgefield, Wilton Competes For Top Brew In DVlicious Contest RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Coffee rules. Especially at 7 am on a Monday. Or 9 a.m on a weekend you’re your morning cuppa soothes the soul.  We asked for your favorites; five are now in the running in our DVlicious contest. Each is being profiled this week. Let your fingers do the clicking while you sip, savor – and vote.  Voting ends at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27. You are allowed to vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Tusk & Cup, Ridgefield, Wilton What Makes It "Strong": Tusk & Cup takes its coffee seriously with a state of the art Italian espresso and other machines. The w…
Women's March Organizers Plan Cheer Your Favorite Prez Forum In Stamford Women's March Organizers Plan Cheer Your Favorite Prez Forum In Stamford
Women's March Organizers Plan Cheer Your Favorite Prez Forum In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Local residents can choose their favorites among past or present presidents regardless of their political parties Sunday, Feb. 17 at a special forum in Stamford. The forum at the Ferguson Library is being planned by the organizers of last month's Women's March in Stamford. "My Favorite Presidents Day" to honor all presidents a celebration of President's Day, peace and free speech, says the announcement. There will be an introduction by Chair of the National Peace Academy Lisa Worth-Huber will give the introduction. The forum will follow to allow those attendin…
New Canaan Dad Inspired By Son To Take CEO Role At Abilis In Greenwich New Canaan Dad Inspired By Son To Take CEO Role At Abilis In Greenwich
New Canaan Dad Inspired By Son To Take CEO Role At Abilis In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — Like many parents, New Canaan father of three Dennis W. Perry became involved in his children's education by joining the school board. He did the same when his son, Ross, now 25, became a client of the Abilis organization in Greenwich. Abilis, pronounced ABLE-ISS, provides services for 700 children and adults with developmental disabilities every year. "Ross was born in Hong Kong, where we were living at the time," Perry began an interview. "Born well, Ross’ disability occurred as a result of his contracting bacterial meningitis at 10 weeks, which led to o…
Norwalk's Food Rescue US Launches New Name, New App To Feed The Needy Norwalk's Food Rescue US Launches New Name, New App To Feed The Needy
Norwalk's Food Rescue US Launches New Name, New App To Feed The Needy NORWALK, Conn. — A Norwalk nonprofit that has been a groundbreaker in solving the dual issue of eliminating food waste and feeding poor families has a new name and a new app. The all-volunteer-driven nonprofit Community Plates in Norwalk is now called Food Rescue US. The name change coincides with the launch of its new-generation app called FRUS. The technology that volunteers can download  to their mobile devices gives all the information needed to transfer healthy, usable foods to a place where it can feed those in need. "The app tells the volunteers everything they need to know abo…
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