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Hey Stamford, hope your week’s off to a good start! Connecticut named 4th most educated state, maple sugar fest returns, a Coldplay candlelight experience, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Recognition for academic excellence: Connecticut was named the 4th most educated state by WalletHub, and the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area ranked 17th among U.S. cities, highlighting strong schools and high attainment close to home — get all the details.
Regional projects gain momentum: U.S. Rep. Jim Himes has secured over $12 million in federal funding for Southwestern Connecticut, boosting affordable housing, community safety, public services, and critical infrastructure in Stamford and surrounding towns — read the full story.
Changes eyed for dining project: GP Holding Company filed a pre-application to increase seating at a planned Greenwich Crossing restaurant from 112 to 150 and introduce valet parking, with no change to the building footprint — get all the details.
Sweet family fun awaits: Maple Sugar Fest Sundays return to Stamford Museum & Nature Center with maple sugaring, planetarium shows, and character visits. Grounds open 10 a.m., with programming through 2 p.m. each Sunday — see schedule and ticket info.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
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Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🫶 We got your back
Zoning decision looms large: New Canaan has received an application under affordable housing law for a 14-unit apartment building at 30 Parade Hill Road, with all units affordable. Sponsored by Stamford-based Garden Homes Fund, it targets low and very low income families. The Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to hear the application today. Get all the details.
Learn from seasoned responders: Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service is accepting applications now for its upcoming EMT course. Taught by WVES veterans, the class covers lifesaving basics like bandaging, childbirth, and multi-system trauma care. It’s open to applicants from across Fairfield County, including folks here in Stamford. See how to apply.
Your local showstopper: From live music and big-name comedy to family shows and community arts education, Stamford Center for the Arts’ Palace Theatre keeps the calendar full. In a historic space designed by Thomas Lamb, the past shines while today’s lineup still brings the wow.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🚶 Perrot Walks: Binney Park @ Binney Park | Tuesday (2/24) at 9:30 AM – Trade the treadmill for a neighborly Perrot stroll starting at the Library, then meander through Binney Park at a chat-friendly pace. It is equal parts fresh air, birdwatching, and catching up with people you actually like. Low impact, high serotonin, zero lycra required.
🧧 Lunar New Year Community Celebration @ Clay Art Center | Tuesday (2/24) at 1:00 PM – Lunar New Year calls for something cozier than a banquet, so Clay Art Center hosts a community celebration in the gallery and classrooms. Think hands-on traditions with Sally Ng, Jamie Lee, and Jessica Zeng, plus luck, good company, and Year of the Horse vibes.
📖 Frederick Douglass: An American Slave @ The Klein Memorial Auditorium | Thursday (2/26) at 10:00 AM – Nothing like history that hits hard, the acclaimed Frederick Douglass: An American Slave returns for its 5th year after wowing thousands of CT students. Starring Bridgeport’s own Tenisi Davis. Bring the book club, group rates are excellent, and official tickets are at THEKLEIN.ORG.
This weekend
✂ Pop Up Craft & Share Event @ Wakeman Boys & Girls Club | Saturday (2/28) at 9:30 AM – Need a low-stakes plan? Bring the kids to Wakeman Boys & Girls Club in Bridgeport for crafts and pizza while grownups trade ideas on making child care in Connecticut work, including Early Start Endowment updates. Kids get glue sticks, you get a voice, everyone wins.
📚 150th Anniversary of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library @ Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – Our library is turning 150, so expect the most librarian party ever: cake, Kurt Gallagher and balloons for kids, a puzzle swap, Scrabble smack talk, mocktails and painting, board games, and cupcake decorating. Pre-register in person or call 914-939-6710.
🛍 Community Vendor Fair 2026 (Black History Month) @ UConn Stamford Campus | Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 AM – Celebrate Black History Month the local way with a stroll through Stamford’s Community Vendor Fair, where artisans, authors, and community groups set up shop like your favorite neighborhood block party. It’s free, open to everyone, and yes, there’s blessed free parking at the UConn lot.
🦋 Winged Wonders @ Earthplace | Sunday (3/1) at 1:00 PM – First Sunday, skip the couch and meet our raptors outside their enclosures. Naturalists do the smart talk on traits, quirks, and hunting superpowers while the birds hold court on the glove. Free for members, included with admission, and yes, the eye contact is intense.
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📻 Stamford report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 31°F – Low: 18°F – Precip: 6%
Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Mostly sunny. High near 31, with temperatures falling to around 28 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 8. Northwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Later: A chance of snow showers between 1am and 4am, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 18, with temperatures rising to around 25 overnight. Wind chill values as low as 11. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 40°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 71%
Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 8 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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