Good morning, Danbury.

Connecticut introduced Charlie—its new pizza-themed mascot—with a charred, white cheese design that shows the state’s pride in its pizza culture; he was hand-drawn by Nyerick and will appear on merchandise and along the Connecticut Pizza Trail.

This move comes as part of a campaign that teases New York's pizza style.

A research plane is flying low over Connecticut to map pyrrhotite—an unstable mineral that can weaken building foundations—part of a USGS survey that will continue through the fall and use advanced sensors to measure magnetic fields and radiation.

The Danbury Fire Department unveiled its new station alert system named Samantha on New Street yesterday after four years of planning.

The system uses ramping tones and progressive lighting — it gives firefighters two minutes to get ready and cost more than $1 million, including $481,343 in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Leonardo Paniagua Concert

9 PM – 3 AM — Tiesto's Restaurant — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of romantic Latin music with Leonardo Paniagua performing live.

Budgeting & Online Awareness Workshop for Teens

2-3 p.m. — Long Ridge Library — Free entry — Enhance your financial skills with budgeting basics and online safety tips tailored for teens.

Voices: One Night Only!

7-9 p.m. — Edmond Town Hall — Beer, wine, and concessions available — Experience a final performance by progressive rock band VOICES with multimedia enhancements in honor of a beloved bandmember.

Pets in the Park Danbury 2025

11 AM – 4 PM — Danbury Town Park — $3 admission, free for kids under 13 — Celebrate pets with a costume contest, animal blessings, and local rescue support.

Connecticut Grappling & BJJ Championship

8 AM – 5 PM — NYA Sports & Fitness — Registration required — Compete in the largest mixed grappling tournament with divisions for all skill levels.