The Stamford Chorale announced that it will resume rehearsals on Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20 Forest St., Stamford. Open rehearsals continue on Sept. 12 and Sept.19. Singers in all voice parts, especially basses and tenors, are invited. The non-audition community choir will be preparing a Fall…
Stamford Public Schools to Offer Remote Learning Program for Grades 9-12 – Enrollment Open Now for Fall 2023
Stamford Public Schools has launched a Remote Learning Program (RLP) for students in grades 9-12. This new program will provide SPS students with the flexibility to pursue academic success in a 100 percent digital environment, while remaining enrolled in their district high school for extracurricular activities and school services. The SPS Remote Learning Program is…
City of Stamford Announces Top 200 Roads for Paving
STAMFORD, CT – Today, Mayor Caroline Simmons and Matt Quinones, the City’s Director of Operations, announced the top 200 roads to be paved over the next several years as identified in the city-wide road assessment. The city-wide road assessment was commissioned in 2022 and conducted over the past year with the goal of determining an…
Norwalk Hospital receives national recognition for stroke services
Norwalk Hospital provides high-quality stroke care to patients, according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association NORWALK, Connecticut, August 1, 2023 — Nuvance Health’s Norwalk Hospital has achieved a Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award, Stroke Elite Honor Roll and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. The award reflects Norwalk Hospital’s commitment to providing…
Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero is pleased to announce new administrative appointments
“Stamford Public Schools is fortunate to have such an accomplished, inspiring, and dedicated team stepping into new administrative roles here in our district,” said Dr. Tamu Lucero, Superintendent. “To a one they are beloved, respected and admired by their colleagues, and most important, their students. All have extensive experience as classroom teachers and have made…
Governor Lamont signs legislation requiring completion of personal financial management course to graduate from high school
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Thursday announced that he has signed into law legislation approved by the Connecticut General Assembly during the recently adjourned session that requires students to complete a half-credit course in personal financial management and financial literacy in order to graduate from Connecticut public high schools. It also adds personal…
Creepy and Kooky family movies into the Kweskin Theatre in Stamford
We know the finger snaps, we know the song, but how well do we really know the The Addams Family portrayed in the Broadway musical bearing their name, opening Friday, August 4 in The Kweskin Theatre, Stamford? Audiences have known the creepy, kooky Addams’s since 1938 when they first appeared in Charles Addams’ single panel…
New Atlantic Sturgeon Encounter Opens at The Maritime Aquarium
Norwalk, CT – Ever wonder what Earth was like 200 million years ago? Visit The Maritime Aquarium’s new Sturgeon Touch Tank for an up-close encounter with Atlantic sturgeon, whose ancestors swam through the water long before dinosaurs roamed! “We are particularly excited about this new exhibit because it is especially rare – only a few…
Rep. Marra Applauds Governor Signing Important Women’s Health Law
HARTFORD, CT – State Representative Tracy Marra (R-141) on Wednesday joined Governor Lamont and legislative colleagues as he signed a public health and safety law that allows pharmacists to prescribe oral and emergency contraception, as well as legalizing over-the-counter medications such as Plan B to be sold in vending machines. This increases the access of…
Connecticut Department of Labor warns of uptick in unemployment fraud due to identity theft
Wethersfield, CT – Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo is warning Connecticut employers and residents of an uptick in unemployment benefits fraud due to identity theft. Connecticut is among states being targeted by criminals who are flooding the unemployment system using stolen identities to file for benefits. During the pandemic, stolen identities were…