Yesterday, as the Sound Beach Community Band played behind Greenwich Town Hall and the thirteen Colonial flags were raised, our community gathered for a generation-spanning tradition. We ate birthday cake, watched the flags fly, and celebrated the birth of our nation. But this July 4th weekend feels different. Lately, across Connecticut and right here in Greenwich, a new political slogan has emerged: "No Kings." A Misunderstood Slogan Over the past year, thousands of Connecticut residents...

We all know George Washington as the stoic general who famously rode through Greenwich along the Post Road during the Revolution, stopping at Knapp's Tavern (Putnam Cottage), and eventually becoming our first President. As it turns out, the Father of Our Country also knew exactly how to throw down when the work was done. During the war, Washington famously refused a military salary in exchange for an open-ended expense account, setting a cultural standard where every single shilling spent on...

The winners of the 35th annual Sandblast Festival held on June 20, 2026 at Tod's Point have been announced. 🥇 1st Place: OG Tip In The coveted first-place crown went to "OG Tip In," a brilliant, high-stakes sand sculpture that traded traditional beach themes for a hyper-specific nod to New York Knicks fandom. 🥈 2nd Place: America the Land We Love Right on its heels was the beautifully executed "America the Land We Love," capturing second place with a heartfelt, patriotic tribute tailored...

Greenwich boasts an incredible 32 miles of beautiful Long Island Sound coastline. Our local waters are a source of endless recreation, beauty, and community pride—but they also need our protection. If you love to paddle and want to do your part to preserve this vital natural resource, the upcoming SoundWaters Flotilla is the perfect way to get involved. Now celebrating its milestone 10th year, the Flotilla has grown into Long Island Sound’s largest paddling event. Hundreds of kayakers and...

Does anyone know why the Greenwich fireworks are scheduled for Thursday, July 2? Moving the main event ahead of the holiday weekend feels inconvenient and a bit inauthentic especially for the 250th. Perhaps the town scored a budget discount on the shooters and sparklers by booking early. Either way, it means while Greenwich residents are left to wistfully watch the skies over New Canaan or Rye Playland on the actual Saturday, July 4, you still have one standout local option to celebrate our...