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Happy weekend, Stamford! In today’s edition: A mall reboot after a big acquisition, seals basking on the rocks, Mackenzie Phillips at a women’s conference, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

🏆 Most popular this week

Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

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.

Ownership shift sparks mall reboot: Stamford-based Black Diamond Capital Management acquired the Palisades Center in a foreclosure auction for a reported $175 million, and plans to reinvest to upgrade the mall and attract new tenants — get all the details.

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.

Celebrating multifaceted womanhood: Greenwich’s Women’s Conference will welcome actress and author Mackenzie Phillips on March 28, 2026, featuring a resilience-focused keynote plus mental health and longevity sessions for women balancing family and careers — get all the event details.

Breakfast classics, perfected with flair: At Stamford Diner, home fries dubbed the Platonic ideal are crispy outside and tender inside, paired with Art Deco charm and a Mediterranean take on breakfast potatoes — read the full story.

Seasonal seal visitors arrive: Local boaters captured video of seals on Cormorant Rocks in Greenwich Harbor this month as a warm spell followed a cold snap, and Norwalk’s Maritime Aquarium has seal feeding demonstrations — learn why they’re here now.

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.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

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’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Got debt? See if you qualify to pay up to 45% less
• This is the best home warranty (and it’s $150 off right now)
• This free tool makes it easy to find a financial advisor
• Over 62? Learn how to turn home equity into tax-free cash
• This pet insurance plan reimburses up to 90%
• Open a GoldCo account & get up to 10% in free gold/silver

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🎬 Through the Silver Lens @ The Ferguson Library | Tuesday (3/3) at 6:00 PM – Head to the Ferguson Library for three short films from Fairfield County’s Brian Russell exploring faith, aging, mortality, and the ethical gray areas we tiptoe around. Stay for a candid Q&A and community chat, moderated by SilverSource’s CEO, and, yes, snacks. Free, but register.

⛪ First Church Annual Lenten Recital Series @ First Church Congregational | Wednesday (3/4) at 12:15 PM – First Church is cueing up five Lenten Wednesdays with lunchtime mini-concerts on their famed Klais pipe organ, featuring top regional talent, followed by lunch. It is free, donations welcome, and a smarter noon plan than emails, errands, or doomscrolling. Feed your soul, then your stomach.

🌱 Seed Starting and Garden Planning @ Earthplace | Thursday (3/5) at 1:00 PM – If you’ve been meaning to grow more than regret and basil, here’s your nudge. An Earthplace naturalist walks you through organic garden planning, a real planting schedule, and seed starting you’ll take home. Bring a capable 8+, $35, and dreams of summer salads.

🍁 Maple Boildown @ Stamford Museum & Nature Center | Thursday (3/5) at 6:30 PM – Adults-only maple season at SM&NC, one of only two official sugar producers in Fairfield County. Get the sap-to-syrup tour in the Sugar House + Cidery, taste the grades, sip maple bourbon, and finally take a science class that comes with dessert.

💐 BYO Vase @ Pastime Athletic and Social Club | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 PM – Bring that random vase from the back of the cabinet and learn actual flower arranging at Club Hall, with pros, fresh seasonal blooms, and Sandbar appetizers. You leave with a legit arrangement, not a grocery-store panic bouquet. $45, tickets on PastimeAC.com.

🐦 FeederWatch Fridays @ Greenwich Audubon Center | Friday (3/6) at 3:00 PM – Friday afternoons at the feeder window are bird TV, minus commercials. Audubon naturalist Ryan MacLean helps you ID winter regulars, join Project FeederWatch, and keep your backyard buffet open. Indoors, free, and popular, so grab a spot in advance.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Stamford report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 45°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 3%

Patchy fog before 9am. Mostly sunny. High near 45, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 3 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 39°F – Low: 15°F – Precip: 55%

Snow showers likely after 7am. Mostly cloudy. High near 39, with temperatures falling to around 35 in the afternoon. North wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of snow showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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