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01/22/2025

Robert Blair of Danbury has achieved Dean's List honors for the fall 2024 semester at Nichols College.
Dean's List recognizes those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. In order to be included on the Dean's List, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 for at least 12 undergraduate credit-hours and must have received no grades below B- during the semester.

Dean's List recognizes those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. In order to be included on the Dean's List, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 for at least 12 undergraduate credit-hours and must have received no grades below B- during the semester.

01/22/2025

American International College (AIC) student Gabriel Pena Rodriguez of Danbury has earned Dean's List honors for the Fall 2024 semester.
Pena Rodriguez is majoring in International Business.
Dean's List honors are awarded to full-time students who have achieved a 3.3 to 4.0 GPA. AIC commends Pena Rodriguez and all of those on the Dean's List for their hard work and dedication.

American International College (AIC) student Gabriel Pena Rodriguez of Danbury has earned Dean's List honors for the Fall 2024 semester.

01/22/2025

Historian and American Constitutional scholar Dr. Kevin R.C. Gutzman will participate in a book-signing of his sixth and most highly acclaimed book, “The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Kevin Gutzman will discuss his book The Jeffersonians: Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe (St. Martin’s Press, 2022) at noon on Sunday, February 9, at Barnes & Noble at Danbury Fair 7 Backus Avenue, Space E110, in Danbury. This event is free and open to the public, with copies of The Jeffersonians available for purchase.

DANBURY, Connecticut — Historian and American Constitutional scholar Dr. Kevin R.C. Gutzman will participate in a book-signing of his sixth and most highly acclaimed book, “The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Kevin Gutzman will discuss his book The Jeffersonians: Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison...

01/21/2025

This February, join Danbury Library and thousands of libraries across the nation in celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day with free, fun activities for children and families.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and bring the whole family to experience a day filled with hands-on creativity and imaginative play. Activities include playdough stations, sand art, painting, and other crafts designed to delight and inspire budding artists and young adventurers.

Thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of the Danbury Library, each child who attends will receive a free book to take home, supporting the library’s mission of fostering lifelong reading habits. Reading together as a family not only strengthens bonds but also expands vocabulary, enhances focus, and nurtures a love of reading from an early age.

** Participate in the Winter Reading Challenge **

Extend the fun by joining the Winter Reading Challenge, a program designed for readers of all ages to explore new topics, genres, and winter-themed stories. Families can track their progress together or compete with each other using Winter Reading Bingo boards.

Pick up a Bingo board at the library's Information Desk and start marking the books you read between now and the end of February.
Complete one row for a chance to win a cozy gift basket.
Complete the entire board to earn an additional entry into the drawing!
The first 100 participants to claim Bingo will receive a coupon to Chick-fil-A, and the grand prize drawing will be held on March 3rd.

For curated book lists and to register for the challenge, visit https://danburylibrary.org/winter-read/

This February, join Danbury Library and thousands of libraries across the nation in celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day with free, fun activities for children and families.

01/21/2025

Mayor Roberto Alves announced that he awarded twelve local agencies a total of $170,000 in funds from the opioid legal settlements. These are the first awards made by the City of Danbury from the opioid settlement money. To date, the City of Danbury has received approximately $308,000 from these settlements.
In 2024, Mayor Alves formed an internal committee, composed of leadership from the Mayor’s Office, the Health & Human Services Department, and the Finance Department, to identify local agencies that provide substance abuse programs, support services, treatment and recovery services, and harm reduction resources to the Danbury community.

Today, Mayor Roberto Alves announced that he awarded twelve local agencies a total of $170,000 in funds from the opioid legal settlements. These are the first awards made by the City of Danbury from the opioid settlement money. To date, the City of Danbury has received approximately $308,000 from th...

01/18/2025

LeAnn Rimes, the internationally acclaimed multi-platinum selling singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter, is set to perform at Ridgefield Playhouse on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.

LeAnn Rimes, the internationally acclaimed multi-platinum selling singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter, is set to perform at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.

01/18/2025

The City of Danbury is expecting significant snowfall beginning tomorrow afternoon through the evening. In anticipation of the storm, Danbury is calling a Level 1 Snow Emergency beginning tomorrow, Sunday, January 19th at 12 PM. All cars must be moved off of City roads by 2 PM tomorrow or they will be towed. If you need a place to park your vehicle, the Bardo Garage and Patriot Garage will be available after 7PM tonight for free throughout the duration of the storm.
For more information and for future updates, please visit www.danbury-ct.gov/snow.

The City of Danbury is expecting significant snowfall beginning tomorrow afternoon through the evening. In anticipation of the storm, Danbury is calling a Level 1 Snow Emergency beginning tomorrow, Sunday, January 19th at 12 PM. All cars must be moved off of City roads by 2 PM tomorrow or they will....

01/16/2025

Relive the heyday of folk-rock as Dustbowl Revival brings Laurel Canyon’s legendary sounds to The Palace Danburyon Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00 pm.
From Joni Mitchell’s poetic soul to Crosby, Stills & Nash’s harmonies, this retrospective celebrates the 60s and 70s music scene that changed the world. With over a decade of roots music under their belts, LA’s Dustbowl Revival recreates their favorite Laurel Canyon hits using their renowned eight-piece band as the mini-orchestra to bring it all to life.
Learn more and purchase tickets: https://thepalacedanbury1.ticketspice.com/dustbowl-revival-sat-june-15-2024

Relive the heyday of folk-rock as Dustbowl Revival brings Laurel Canyon’s legendary sounds to the Palace on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00 pm.

01/15/2025

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Connecticut's first-ever Expedia Cruises agency, under the leadership of Mary and Jim Villamana, invites you to explore this fulfilling career path. Located in Brookfield at 67 Federal Road, this local travel hub is perfect for those eager to share their passion for travel and make a difference in others’ lives.
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When: Saturday, January 18, 11 AM–12 PM

Embark on an exciting career as a Vacation Consultant with Expedia Cruises™, the world’s leading travel brand. Enjoy the benefits of flexible hours, comprehensive training, turnkey marketing tools, and the opportunity to join an award-winning culture that genuinely cares. Help others create unf...

01/15/2025

The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Challenge America award of $10,000. This grant will support the marketing and accessibility initiatives of the Creative Youth Development Program, aimed at reaching diverse providers and underserved youth, including those with disabilities, in Danbury, CT. The NEA will award 272 Challenge America awards nationwide totaling $2,720,000 as part of the recent announcement of fiscal year 2025 grants.

A program to support Danbury children is getting a boost from a federal grant

01/13/2025

A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing participants who brought holiday cheer and creativity to downtown Danbury. CityCenter Danbury is excited to announce this year’s winners:
- Grand Prize: Empire of the Incas Restaurant
- 2nd Place: La Mitad Del Mundo Restaurant
- Runner-Ups: Moda Brazil Boutique, Ives Bank, and Majesty Bridal
Your festive displays lit up our community and brought even more magic to the season!
A special shoutout to our incredible judges for their time and support:
Mayor Robert Alves, State Representative Farley Santos, State Senator Julie Kushner, Representative Bob Godfrey, and some of our wonderful local business owners who helped make this event a success.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the creativity and holiday spirit of our community. Stay tuned for more exciting events and celebrations in the new year!

A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing participants who brought holiday cheer and creativity to downtown Danbury. We’re excited to announce this year’s winners:

01/13/2025

The Center For Empowerment And Education (CEE) proudly announces its 50th anniversary in 2025, marking half a century of dedication to preventing and responding to interpersonal violence. What began as a courageous effort in a humble kitchen in 1975 has evolved into a beacon of hope and empowerment for countless individuals in the community. This milestone celebration reflects on CEE's legacy, honors the steady support from the community, and envisions a future free from interpersonal violence.

DANBURY, CT, January 13, 2025— The Center for Empowerment and Education (CEE) proudly announces its 50th anniversary in 2025, marking half a century of dedication to preventing and responding to interpersonal violence. What began as a courageous effort in a humble kitchen in 1975 has evolved into ...

01/12/2025

Danbury, CT—SCORE Western Connecticut, in collaboration with the Danbury Library and Danbury Hackerspace, invites inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to a free live workshop, "How to Protect Your Inventions with Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights," on Thursday, January 30, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM ET at the Danbury Library (170 Main Street, Danbury, CT).
This event, the first installment in the Start Me Up Entrepreneurial Series, offers practical guidance on protecting intellectual property. Participants will learn about filing patents, trademarks, and copyrights, associated costs, and the risks of not safeguarding their ideas.
The session will be presented by Mike Kaltschnee, co-founder and director of the Danbury Hackerspace, a tech and manufacturing incubator. Kaltschnee brings expertise in innovation and entrepreneurship, and attendees will also get a glimpse into upcoming programs on CAD, 3D printing, and more, hosted at the Hackerspace.

Danbury, CT—SCORE Western Connecticut, in collaboration with the Danbury Library and Danbury Hackerspace, invites inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to a free live workshop, "How to Protect Your Inventions with Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights," on Thursday, January 30, from ...

01/09/2025

Kiley Finke from Danbury was named to the Miami University fall 2024 President's list.
Miami University students ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for the fall 2024 semester have been named to the President's list recognizing academic excellence.
Nationally recognized as one of the most outstanding undergraduate institutions, Miami University is a public university located in Oxford, Ohio

Miami University students ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for the fall 2024 semester have been named to the President's list recognizing academic excellence.

01/09/2025

City of Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves announced his re-election campaign and reported an impressive fundraising total of $78,787 in just six weeks since filing. This early momentum highlights the broad support for his leadership and vision for Danbury’s future. Mayor Alves will launch his campaign at a kickoff event on Friday, February 7th at 7pm at Charter Oak Brewing Company LLC

DANBURY, C.T. — Today, Mayor Roberto L. Alves announced his re-election campaign and reported an impressive fundraising total of $78,787 in just six weeks since filing. This early momentum highlights the broad support for his leadership and vision for Danbury’s future. Mayor Alves will launch hi...

01/09/2025

Six-time Grammy Award-winning music legend, Dionne Warwick has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has earned more than 75 charted hit songs, she will be at Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, July 11!
Warwick rose to prominence in the 1960s as one of the most successful female vocalists of the time. She began her career as a background vocalist for various artists, including Sam Cooke and The Drifters before finding solo fame with her hit “Don’t Make Me Over.”
Warwick earned her first Grammy for “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” and shortly after became the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win the prestigious award for Best Contemporary Female Vocalist Performance. Learn more and purchase tickets => https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/dionne-warwick-2/

Six-time Grammy Award-winning music legend, Dionne Warwick, has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has earned more than 75 charted hit songs. Warwick rose to prominence in the 1960s as one of the most successful female vocalists of the time. She began her career as a background vocalist for...

01/09/2025

Four Fairfield County Bank Employees Earn Licenses as Life Insurance and Fixed Annuity Producers
Yonatan Carrillo, Business Services Specialist at the Darien Branch; Diana Kessler, AVP, Assistant Branch Manager at Ridgefield’s 150 Danbury Road Branch; Jairo Rosas, Assistant Branch Manager at Danbury’s Mill Plain Road Branch; and Alison Wood, Assistant Branch Manager in Wilton, have successfully completed the exam required to become licensed to sell fixed annuities and life insurance as Osaic Institutions Insurance Agents.

Yonatan Carrillo, Business Services Specialist at the Darien Branch; Diana Kessler, AVP, Assistant Branch Manager at Ridgefield’s 150 Danbury Road Branch; Jairo Rosas, Assistant Branch Manager at Danbury’s Mill Plain Road Branch; and Alison Wood, Assistant Branch Manager in Wilton, have successf...

01/09/2025

Alexandria R. Barton, a SUNY Canton Funeral Services Administration major from Danbury, earned President's List honors during the fall 2024 semester.
"The achievement of earning honors represents a milestone in your academic journey," said SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran. "That journey inspires others to dream big and work hard while paving the way for future success. Congratulations from the faculty, staff and administration at SUNY Canton!"

Alexandria R. Barton, a SUNY Canton Funeral Services Administration major from Danbury, earned President's List honors during the fall 2024 semester.

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