Norwalk News

Alicia Lyon and Sue Trager were recognized for their volunteer work with the Royle Elementary School at the 34th annual Darien Volunteer Recognition Day on Friday, May 17.

Without question this is the best commuting day of the week. Looks like lots of people took the day off for a long weekend.

The Sheffield Island Lighthouse, which is maintained by the Norwalk Seaport Association, is one of the many draws for visitors who come out to the island each year.

After spending nearly a week with more than 50 friendly lorikeets, Sigworth says that when he leaves the birds' 1,800-square-foot enclosure, he expects robins and ravens to land on him.

NORWALK, Conn. A 22-year-old Norwalk woman, who allegedly allowed several drug dealers to operate out of her Washington Village home on Water Street, was arrested by Norwalk police early Thursday when officers raided her apartment, police said.

The former controller of a Stamford marketing and research firm pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling $3.4 million from his former employer, mostly to cover margin calls on his stock market account.

Gary Collins, who works as a core compliance leader with GE Capital in Norwalk, has been selected to serve as chairman of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, Gov.

Congratulations to all of you bright young women out there. Now, you're probably wondering what kind of inspiring advice a middle-aged, middle-class, average-achieving, Banana Republic-wearing run-of-the-mill suburban wife and mother from Norwalk, Conn.

Updated at 1:45 p.m. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A flood advisory has been added until 4:15 p.m. Thursday in Fairfield County as thunderstorms move through the region, the National Weather Service said.

Patrol officers pulled over the vehicle the suspects, Emmanuel Gonzalez, 21, of Norwalk and Edwin Mondragon, 27, of Stamford, were in, police said.

Traffic on I-95 southbound from New Haven through Milford is crawling, at an average speed of 5-10 miles per hour, from a combination of road work, rain showers, heavy volume and the usual drivers who are enjoying a leisurely breakfast on their way to work.

In a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" issued early today, the weather says that downpours of 1 to 2 inches an hour are possible, which could trigger flash flooding in southwestern Connecticut.

NORWALK, Conn. As the Globe Theater prepares for a new renovation project, Norwalk officials are looking for public input on the draft of a federal grant request that the city is backing.

NORWALK, Conn. Highlighting unique views of Norwalk Harbor and the river that runs parallel to nearby West Avenue, Norwalk's Oyster Shell Park was opened officially Tuesday as its renovations were unveiled.

New Canaan resident and founder of the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Kathy Giusti received an honorary doctorate from the University of Vermont.

What is it about Angelina Jolie that turns me off? Is it the vial of blood that she wore around her neck when she was married to Billie Bob Thornton ? Is it the thin tattooed shoulders that peek out from her satiny sleeveless dresses? Or, is it that in-your-face pose she struck at the Academy Awards when she thrust out her leg through the hip-high ... (more)

A Norwalk man was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday to 10 years in prison for his role in a southwestern Connecticut trafficking ring, the U.S. Attorney's office said.

However, in Norwalk, 15 restaurants are promoting philanthropy by giving their space, time and cuisine to support the Human Services Council 's fifth annual SoNo Stroll Benefit.

When you walk into the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk 's outdoor aviary this weekend, don't be surprised if you get a very warm welcome - such as one of your hosts landing on your head.

Pirate Rachelle Hayes talks to Annie Grimm, 4, during the Norwalk Seaport Association's Commissioning Day event to open the season in Norwalk, Conn., on Saturday, May 18, 2013.