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Castello's owners to focus on steaks at 2nd Danbury restaurant; 'add an Italian flair to porterhouse'

The family that owns Castello’s Italian Restaurant and Bar plan to open an Italian steakhouse at the Summit in Danbury later this year. → Read More

Danbury's family-owned Holiday Diner to reopen after 2 months of renovations

With work completed on the kitchen, dining room and roof, Danbury's Holiday Diner will reopen March 6 with best milkshakes in the universe. → Read More

Danbury's Richter House to begin long-delayed renovations thanks to approval of $650,000 state grant

The renovations moving forward at Richter House could impact performances. The work will include replacing the electrical system and making the facility ADA com → Read More

Upgrades to Brookfield's 37-year-old emergency radio system up for state funding

A bill introduced in the state legislature asks Connecticut to offset Brookfield's $6M cost for upgrading its decades-old emergency services radio system. → Read More

New Fairfield seeks to purchase 1st police boat for Candlewood Lake — with a little help from CT

Local state legislators have introduced a funding bill to help New Fairfield offset the cost for a new police boat. → Read More

Hall boys, Bloomfield girls win team titles at CIAC State Open Indoor Track meet

Hall boys and Bloomfield girls win team titles at CIAC State Open Indoor Track meet. Shalisha Robertson of Hillhouse (shot put) earns trifecta. → Read More

Indie bookstore, Booksmiths Shoppe, joins growing number of retailers at Summit in Danbury

Michelle Smith said corporate presence in the Summit development should help her bookstore. She set Booksmiths Shoppe's hours to coincide with Nuvance Health's. → Read More

Danbury deacon who saved his daughter by donating kidney teams up with Yale to encourage organ donors

Richard Kovacs, deacon at Sacred Heart Church in Danbury, was one of the first people with diabetes to be accepted as a kidney donor at Yale New Haven Hospital. → Read More

Southbury first selectman proposes adding police officer in his $22.6M budget plan

Southbury First Selectman Jeffrey Manville proposes increasing spending by 2.88 percent, in part to add a 25th police officer to the force. → Read More

Habitat for Humanity, Ability Beyond join forces to fix group home in Danbury

Housatonic Habitat for Humanity of Danbury is volunteering to help Ability Beyond of Bethel create a 'safe place to call home' for its clients. → Read More

Boys, girls indoor track top performers, meets to watch (Feb. 4)

Some of the top performances for boys and girls indoor track athletes from leagues throughout the state including SCC, FCIAC, NVL and CCC. → Read More

Danbury-area nonprofit nearly triples loads of free laundry to locals in need over 1 year

Teaming up with social service agencies, who helped distribute the cards when Laundry Love of Greater Danbury volunteers could not, proved to be effective. → Read More

Boys, girls indoor track top performers, meets to watch (Jan. 27)

Some of the top performances for boys and girls indoor track athletes from leagues throughout the state including SCC, FCIAC, and SWC. → Read More

‘Respected’ doctor who worked 64 years at Danbury Hospital and helped form health center dies at 96

Dr. Thomas Draper, a pediatrician from Newtown, was beloved by several generations of families and helped establish the center now known as CIFC Health. → Read More

Downtown Danbury's Fresh Juice Bar to reopen under new ownership, but with same menu: 'I can't wait'

Diana Moscoso is resurrecting the Fresh Juice Bar on Main Street in Danbury and giving the shop another chance for success, with a grand opening on Feb. 3. → Read More

Taekwondo expert finds her true calling in working with kids and opens a studio in Newtown

Hyeeun “Master Heny” Kim opened the World Champion Taekwondo studio in Newtown to share her martial arts knowledge and experience with youth. → Read More

Southbury celebrates 350th anniversary with events, time capsule and history walks

Southbury plans to host events each month this year to celebrate its 350th anniversary, beginning with a free musical performance at the library this Saturday. → Read More

Danbury 17-year-old caters weddings and events — and her proceeds go to charity

Through Taste O’Heaven, Caitlin Lee, a Danbury High School senior, has catered an about 400-person wedding and baked a nearly 35-pound cake. → Read More

25 CIAC boys indoor track and field athletes to watch for 2022-23

Here's a look at 25 athletes to watch during the 2022-23 boys indoor track season. → Read More

As Bethel's Relay Bookhouse closes, more than 200,000 books collected by late owners to go on sale

Booksellers Joel Orton and Virginia Russack books were stacked from floor to ceiling in the Greenwood Avenue shop. Windy Cats Estate Sales organizes the sale. → Read More