Yesterday, as the Sound Beach Community Band played behind Greenwich Town Hall and the thirteen Colonial flags were raised, our community gathered for a generation-spanning tradition. We ate birthday cake, watched the flags fly, and celebrated the birth of our nation. But this July 4th weekend feels different. Lately, across Connecticut and right here in Greenwich, a new political slogan has emerged: "No Kings." A Misunderstood Slogan Over the past year, thousands of Connecticut residents...

We all know George Washington as the stoic general who famously rode through Greenwich along the Post Road during the Revolution, stopping at Knapp's Tavern (Putnam Cottage), and eventually becoming our first President. As it turns out, the Father of Our Country also knew exactly how to throw down when the work was done. During the war, Washington famously refused a military salary in exchange for an open-ended expense account, setting a cultural standard where every single shilling spent on...

The winners of the 35th annual Sandblast Festival held on June 20, 2026 at Tod's Point have been announced. 🥇 1st Place: OG Tip In The coveted first-place crown went to "OG Tip In," a brilliant, high-stakes sand sculpture that traded traditional beach themes for a hyper-specific nod to New York Knicks fandom. 🥈 2nd Place: America the Land We Love Right on its heels was the beautifully executed "America the Land We Love," capturing second place with a heartfelt, patriotic tribute tailored...