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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Danbury. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Lending Tree report found that Connecticut families spent 5.5% of their income on groceries compared to 7.4% nationally—9.2% less than the average American household—and that they earned an average of $135,332 while spending $7,415 on food based on 2024-2025 data. The Ridgefield Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers passed three bills on Wednesday that could hold gun manufacturers liable, strengthen firefighter cancer relief, and honor veterans with added benefits — the bills now move to the Senate before heading to the governor for final approval. WTNH-TV
- ➤ On Wednesday, lawmakers unanimously passed separate bills—one to expand cancer treatment coverage for firefighters to include skin cancers and another to support military families by easing school transitions for children of active duty. Both measures now await review by the other chamber before they move to the governor. WTNH-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Giovanni Farruggio of Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace demonstrated how to make steak tacos to News 12's Lily Stolzberg on April 30th by showing viewers how to marinate London broil in a blended mix of peppers, limes and garlic—and then grill the meat until it reached 135°F before letting it rest for 15 minutes. News 12 Connecticut
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WCSU 28th Annual Jazz Fest
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Veronica Hagman Concert Hall — $195 registration — Experience engaging performances and instrument clinics with talented middle and high school jazz ensembles.
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Family Concert Featuring The Beatles' Music
Noon — The Palace Danbury — Tickets required — Experience classic rock tunes through a fun and engaging concert designed for children and families.
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Danbury Kids Fest 2025
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Danbury Sports Dome — $10 admission, free for kids under six — Celebrate 11 years of family fun with performances, games, and activities benefitting the American Cancer Society.
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Pre-HSPT Practice Test for 7th Graders
8-11 a.m. — Immaculate High School — Free entry — Prepare for the High School Placement Test with a practice exam to help sharpen your skills.
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Holi Festival Celebration
12-3 p.m. — City Center Green — Free entry — Experience the vibrant colors and joyous spirit of Holi at this community festival.
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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