Jared Dunn of Newtown's Dojo Karate Academy discusses high-quality instruction, summer classes and bringing the dojo to landmark status.
There’s good news as the temps rebound this week and then all eyes on a potential snowstorm next weekend. Here’s the latest details.
This week's top news from Newtown Patch.
Newtown is one of the five events to raise funds for Simply Smiles.
The First Selectman testified on Mar. 1 on behalf of Newtown taxpayers and students.
The event will feature a meet-and-greet with some of the performers and several movements selected by the cellist.
Here's a quick look at road and tree work going on in town this week.
"This January it’s an honor to shine light on an organization that gives us hope that we can choose love, even during the darkest days."
The inspections are taking place in numerous cities and towns across the state.
The event will feature a competition featuring the Nutmeg State's top baristas.
The event will benefit the Newtown Action Alliance, a group formed after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Catherine Herrick and Maria Pagliaro both earn spots in the Honor Roll for the second marking period this academic year.
Tired of that same old sled hill? Use our map as a guide and find some new terrain.
The family escaped their war-torn home over 16 years ago, and have started a new life.
The programs helps kids discover their character and optimize their strengths.
Recent news from Newtown.
Work will be done around power lines.
Yelp reviewers rated Newtown's top restaurants.
Sign up for programs like flag football, hockey and more starting Jan. 6, 2017.
Teenagers with Ben's Lighthouse worked through the holidays, and well after to spread comfort and cheer.
2016 had more than its fair share of bad news. Find out what the top five stories were that your Newtown neighbors were reading about.
Learn about programs such as the 'Senior Paw Project' and 'Sundays at the Sanctuary', along with upcoming workshops.
"Sing, Sip & Shop" shopping is on Wednesday, Dec. 21 to help Newtown, Bethel, Brookfield and Danbury area victims of domestic abuse.
Extraordinary Taunton Lake Home Listed for $3.9M; Newtown High Ranked in Top 10 Wrestling Poll: Newtown Patch week in review.
Eight students completed the 22-month long program and received career-launching certificates.
Sign up today for Dog Obedience/Training programs at the Teen Center.
Remembering the victims and charities launched in their names.
Sandy Hook dad: "Hope broke our hearts that terrible day. But now, hope is the only thing that keeps me going."
The Newtown community will mark the four-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shooting with 15 minutes of silence.
Since 2014 'Wingman' has been reaching out to youth clubs, a 'Wingman' is a person who has your back and looks out for those struggling.
Catch up on all of the news articles you might have missed this past week on Newtown Patch.
One week before the fourth anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting, a Sandy Hook victim's dad speaks out about hoaxers.
Eversource will conduct aerial inspections in Newtown, Monroe, New Milford and surrounding towns.
#KnowTheSigns is the hashtag Sandy Hook Promise using to raise awareness to prevent gun violence. The group recently released a PSA.
Hawleyville Tree Lighting and Toy drive doubled their toy collection last night and there will be no December meeting.
Newtown's Rec Previews Youth Activities For The New Year; Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree; Newtown Eliminated from Football Playoffs.
A Newtown resident recently won big in the Connecticut State Lottery. Find out if your neighbor was one of the winners.
The case will skip straight to the state's highest court for appeal after being dismissed.