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For one weekend each spring, Milford hosts over 25 food trucks, a lineup of live bands, local vendors, and families during its annual Connecticut Foodie Fest. This year, on May 1 and 2 at Wasson Field, the festival brought the same fresh energy into towns, celebrating Connecticut’s growing food culture...

Every spring, something shifts in Wallingford’s café scene. The pumpkin spice disappears, the weather gets warmer, and requests come in for something new. Local spots such as Half Moon Cafe, Le Jardin Cafe, and Green Kettle Coffee are leading the shift...

Green Kettle, a local coffee shop in downtown Wallingford, has become a frequent spot for Choate students to do homework and to hang out with friends. Aside from their menu curated with care and originality, Green Kettle provides a cozy space for students to unwind with friends...

On April 27, the Connecticut House of Representatives passed a bill that would require public schools across the state to limit student cellphone use during the school day, marking a significant step in the ongoing debate over technology’s place in education...

Families filled the Wallingford Family YMCA on April 12 for its annual Easter Egg-stravaganza, taking part in egg hunts, crafts, themed gym games...

On April 11, Lyman Orchards became a center of creativity and community as young business owners gathered for...

On April 6, an 18-year-old Afghan student named Rihan (last name undisclosed due to privacy reasons) was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

Food, laughter, and joy abounded at the annual Wallingford community Easter dinner on April 5. Wallingford Community Dinners (WCD) President and event organizer Ms. Kathy Wallace explained that what began over 40 years ago as an effort to make sure no members of the community were alone or hungry during the holiday has since grown into a meaningful tradition. This year, Easter dinner was served at the First Congregational Church from 12 p.m - 2 p.m, giving community members time to eat, relax, and socialize. “To me, the community is more apparent when people come and eat in because they sit and share,” Ms. Wallace said. “I want [volunteers] to sit with them so they feel welcome and part of the group.”

Each year, Choate students complete their 10 hours of community service in many ways, often through club events, school programs, Community Service Day, or other opportunities outside of school. For many, these 10 hours might feel like another box to check; for others, community service is a unique opportunity to help and engage with the community around them. This year, Choate students are taking this initiative a step further by integrating their service projects into the Wallingford community.

Ms. Gloria Paproski Horbaty has been preserving Ukrainian culture in Connecticut, one Easter egg at a time. Ms. Horbaty, better known as the “Wallingford Egg Lady,” is a Ukrainian American artist and activist who shares her people’s story through community, tradition, and eggs. Pysenkeh, Ukrainian Easter eggs, differ from the regular Easter eggs — often crafted from wax, dye, and covered with patterns of stars, wheat, and crosses. Though Ms. Horbaty grew up in Newtown, Connecticut, the spirit and heart of her household originated in her family’s home country. 

Lights, camera, action! Starting this April, Wallingford is stepping into the spotlight as production begins on the independent horror film The Itinerant, bringing big-screen attention to the town where Choate Rosemary Hall proudly resides. For students and local residents alike, this project offers a rare chance to gain insight and watch a feature film in their own backyard. 

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Master’s Manna, a local food bank founded in 2006 to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity...

On Sunday, February 8, nearly 1,800 people gathered inside the Wilbur Cross High School gymnasium on a cold morning to prepare for the annual Run for Refugees 5K...

What if an entire town read the same book and turned it into a month-long celebration? Well, the One Book One Wallingford program, facilitated by the Wallingford Public Library...

Every kid matters. That is what Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) tries to encapsulate in their organization, as they work to uphold their goal...