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Brookside

Living in Brookside

Brookside is a classic suburban neighborhood, plenty of trees and a convenient location for those seeking a bit more elbow room without giving up convenience.

neighborhoods

Living in Rowayton

Originally a fishing hamlet and oyster harvesting community, Rowayton’s history dates back to the 17th century. The village grew around the Five Mile River, which still serves as its picturesque centerpiece. Historic captain’s homes and converted fishing cottages dot the landscape, telling the story of the community’s seafaring past while providing distinctive housing options for today’s residents.

Wave Hill Breads Cappuccino
Cafe

Wave Hill Breads

Wave Hill Breads offers a full cafe experience on Westport Ave in Norwalk that provides an oasis of fresh bread in the corridor.

A historical mural depicts a scene where a colonial settler talks with a Native American chief under a large tree. Two horses and more people are in the background. A sign reads, The Purchase of Norwalk by Roger Ludlow, 1640.
Opinion

Happy Thanksgiving

On this quintessential American holiday, I offer a station break to the other American pastime of endless “Black Friday” marketing.

A lobster roll with chunks of lobster meat in a toasted bun, served on a paper plate with a side of golden French fries. The meal is placed on a black metal mesh table.
American

Best Lobster Roll

Harvesting succulent lobster from the Long Island Sound is but a faded memory. The coastal harbors of Connecticut used to

Woman walking on the Norwalk River Valley Trail in Broad River neighborhood.
Broad River

Broad River: The Deep Dive

Broad River is a suburban neighborhood located in Norwalk, Connecticut, characterized by its residential charm and convenient access to urban

A scenic landscape features sailboats and a curving shoreline bordered by trees. Birds fly in the sky dotted with clouds, creating a serene atmosphere.
heritage

History of Wilson Point

Textile merchant Lewis O’ Wilson and the history of Wilson’s Point.

The Norwalk Yacht Club in Wilson Point
neighborhoods

Wilson Point

Wilson Point Wilson Point, located between South Norwalk and Rowayton, is a peninsula with a rich history that spans from