Norwalk, CT – Norwalk Public Library is pleased to welcome writer, cooking instructor educator and founder of Thirsty Radish, Vanessa Young who will present the final Spring workshop in a three-part series on Creative Design, Prep and Planning Your Meals beginning on June 8th, 12 noon on Zoom with, Summer Salads: Beautiful and Delicious Ways…
Westport, CT – Westport Farmers’ Market (WFM) is thrilled to announce that it will return to its home at 50 Imperial Avenue beginning Thursday, May 13. The summer market will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each Thursday through mid-November. WFM will resume the majority of its pre-pandemic, onsite shopping experience and programming while…
HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Department of Public Health is urging the public to be aware of potential health risks associated with ‘Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses,’ after receiving an alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. DPH officials said the FDA, along with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and state and…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation has approved a permit for Mystic Pizza to use a state highway right-of-way to add outdoor dining as the restaurant makes efforts to comply with the requirements of phase 1 of Connecticut’s reopening plans amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant,…
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim officially opened all City of Bridgeport public parks today Thursday, May 21st for the season. Seaside Park, Beardsley Park and St. Mary’s by the Sea will be open for Memorial Day weekend for Bridgeport residents only with the purchase of a park sticker. Due Covid-19 Seaside Park and Beardsley Park…
Outdoor space more than doubled as businesses now permitted to use entire sidewalk Norwalk, CT – To support businesses along Washington Street, Mayor Harry W. Rilling authorized the installation of concrete barriers along the south side of the street to allow the full use of the sidewalk for outdoor dining and retail for the…
(Family Features) While so many families spend more time at home than normal, many may be seeking ways to increase fun and activity, especially for children. One way to increase engagement while teaching lifelong lessons is to head to the kitchen for a learning exercise in creating nutritious snacks and treats. Consider these creative ways…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, and Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey today announced that marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers in their states will be allowed to open for personal use as long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed. Chartered watercraft services…
(Family Features) Cook once, eat twice. It’s a kitchen practice as simple as it sounds. Cook a base dish that can be enjoyed today and used for an entirely different meal tomorrow. For example, bake some fish for tonight’s dinner, and enjoy fish tacos for tomorrow’s lunch. With so many Americans preparing meals at home,…
Norwalk, CT – Norwalkers will come together – albeit virtually – for the Seventh Annual LitCrawl on Thursday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. Although residents can’t visit the Wall Street Theater and local pubs and restaurants this year, the Norwalk Public Library invites all to celebrate April, National Poetry Month, by participating in our LitCrawl…