Greenwich boasts an incredible 32 miles of beautiful Long Island Sound coastline. Our local waters are a source of endless recreation, beauty, and community pride—but they also need our protection. If you love to paddle and want to do your part to preserve this vital natural resource, the upcoming SoundWaters Flotilla is the perfect way to get involved. Now celebrating its milestone 10th year, the Flotilla has grown into Long Island Sound’s largest paddling event. Hundreds of kayakers and...

Does anyone know why the Greenwich fireworks are scheduled for Thursday, July 2? Moving the main event ahead of the holiday weekend feels inconvenient and a bit inauthentic especially for the 250th. Perhaps the town scored a budget discount on the shooters and sparklers by booking early. Either way, it means while Greenwich residents are left to wistfully watch the skies over New Canaan or Rye Playland on the actual Saturday, July 4, you still have one standout local option to celebrate our...

What state wouldn’t want to celebrate the heroes, innovators, and traditions that define it? Apparently, the Democratic leadership of Connecticut. From June 25 to July 10, Washington, D.C., is hosting the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall to mark America’s 250th birthday. Rows of massive exhibits showcase the unique spirit of each state. New Jersey even trucked in 7,000 pounds of sand from the shore to build a giant sandcastle. But Connecticut's booth sits dark and unstaffed....