By State Point
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a lung disease that afflicts millions of Americans, haunts families and frustrates doctors and researchers, is now the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease and cancer, costing Americans more than $32 billion a year. For those living with or affected by the disease, there…
By Elizabeth Patino
As the new school year begins, many high school seniors and their families will begin the long and complicated process of filling out college applications. And many will also be applying for financial assistance and loans to help reach their educational goals. The majority of students applying will find themselves in financial debt after they…
By Angela Barbosa
Early this month, Lions Club members from all over the world gathered in Chicago, IL, for the 100th Lions Clubs International Convention. “There was the most amazing parade, with Lions members from all over the world in their native dress, bands, floats…,” said Danbury Probate Judge Dianne Yamin, 3rd vice president of the Danbury Lions…
By Mariana Silva
A recent and rare interview with Facebook CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg revealed the new mission of his social media enterprise that has 1.9 billion users on a monthly basis, namely, “to give people the power to build a community and connect the world.” According to Zuckerberg, Facebook is not just a technology and media…
By Renato + Alicia Ghio
In this day and age, it seems restaurants come and go with the wind. There are others, however, like Widow Brown’s Café on Federal Road that year after year continue to quietly do what they do. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Widow Brown’s Café. It’s had the same name, same location and same…
By Alicia Ghio
If there is one thing I completely indulge in with abandon in the summer, it is ice cream. While I appreciate straight up vanilla, I love to try unexpected flavors. Even better, however, is trying to replicate unique flavors at home myself. That’s why instead of going savory with a jar of black sesame seeds…
By Anne Mead
The Working Cities Challenge is a competition designed to lead teams within smaller cities to collaborate to solve economic growth issues impacting the lives of low-income residents and all families. Danbury’s design team consists of the Mayor’s office, Danbury Public Schools, the Community Action Agency of Western CT, City Center Danbury, NVCC, WCSU, Danbury Chamber…
By Emanuela Palmares
With amusement parks, museums and nature centers, there are enough family activities in Connecticut to keep everybody entertained during the last month of summer. Here are a few Indoor and outdoor options that are guaranteed fun for the whole family. INDOOR FUN It Adventure Ropes Course 40 Sargent Dr. Long Wharf New Haven, CT 06511…
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By WCSU
Townsquare Media will host the Brews & BBQ Festival featuring Spin Doctors on July 22 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Ives Concert Park on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Tickets are on sale at www.tixr.com/groups/americaontap/events/brews-and-bbq-5219. For more information,…