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Casey Donahue

Assistant Managing Editor

cdonahue@dailyvoice.com

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Originally from Pennsylvania, Casey graduated from Fairfield University with a major in journalism and a minor in political science. He has covered several towns in Fairfield County since 2010. Case was formerly an assistant managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Neighbors

Global Giving: Danbury Calls For Support For Nonprofits On #GivingTuesday DANBURY, Conn. -- The city of Danbury declared Tuesday, Nov. 28, as #GivingTuesday in an effort to promote charitable giving. During a ceremony, Mayor Mark Boughton presented Executive Director Fran Normann of Housatonic Habitat for Humanity with a proclamation that recognizes this global day of giving. #GivingTuesday is in its fifth year and is a growing movement when millions of people around the world come together to champion the causes they support. “Danbury acknowledges the mission of #GivingTuesday as a celebration of philanthropy and volunteerism where people give whatever they are …

by Daily Voice

11/27/2017

Events

Comedy Night Returns To Congregation Beth El In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- If laughter is the best medicine, then Comedy Night at Congregation Beth El in Norwalk is guaranteed to cure all your ills. The show, which is open to all, will feature two headliner comedians – Rodney Laney and Robyn Schall – appearing at the synagogue on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Schall and Laney, both rising stars in the comedy world, have appeared at Live at Gotham, Comic Strip Live, Gotham Comedy Club, Stand Up New York and Caroline’s on Broadway. Laney’s television appearances include CBS’s “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” HBO’s “Bad Boys of Comedy,” Comedy C…

by Daily Voice

11/26/2017

Neighbors

Cellist Jacqueline du Pre’ To Be Focus Of Y’s Women Meeting In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Noted cellist Jacqueline du Pre’ will be the focus of a presentation by Bob Fatherly at the Y’s Women meeting on Monday, Nov. 27 in Westport. The event will be held at Temple Israel on Coleytown Road and will begin at 10:15 a.m. with coffee and conversation followed by the program at 11 a.m. The presentation will consist of a film about du Pre’, who during her prime was recognized as one of the world’s leading cellists and a role model for many young musicians. Her playing was characterized by an unusual mixture of elegance and ferocity … her technique virtually flawless…

by Daily Voice

11/26/2017

Neighbors

Darien Nature Center Hosts Inaugural Book Fair DARIEN Conn. – The Darien Nature Center is collaborating with Usborne Books & More to host a two-day book fair following the Thanksgiving weekend, just in time for your holiday shopping needs. All books displayed will have a connection to animals, nature, science and exploration. Reading levels range from infant to young adult. A percentage of proceeds will be donated back to the Nature Center. Independent consultant Emma Jordan will lead the sale and says all purchases will be delivered to the Nature Center by Dec. 21 for pickup. “I can’t wait to help families support their children’s …

by Daily Voice

11/25/2017

Neighbors

United Way Honors Danbury's Hometown Heroes At Benefit Dinner DANBURY, Conn. — United Way of Western Connecticut will honor several of the heroes that the city of Danbury has to offer at the fourth annual Hometown Heroes Benefit Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 2. Among those being honored at the dinner are Corporate Philanthropy Award winner Union Savings Bank; Small Business Hero Award winner Elmer Palma of Elmer's Diner; Hometown Heroes Celia Bacelar-Palmares, Emanuela Palmares and Angela Barbosa of Tribuna Media and The New American Dream Foundation; and Emerging Hero Kendra Dascano. “Our Hometown Hero and our Emerging Hero awardees have all made deep and…

by Casey Donahue

11/25/2017

Lifestyle

Bridges By Epoch Celebrates Opening Of Memory Care Facility In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — Bridges by EPOCH recently celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art memory care assisted living facility for residents living with dementia. The facility, located at 123 Richards Ave., opened to residents in October and hosted its grand opening celebration on Thursday, Nov. 9. The community is a joint collaboration between EPOCH Senior Living, a provider of senior housing and care since 1997, and National Development, a real estate and investment firm with senior housing experience. The community is designed exclusively for residents living with dementia. Acc…

by Casey Donahue

11/25/2017

Business

Support Norwalk Businesses And Find Great Deals On Shop Small Saturday NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk residents and visitors are encouraged to think, act and shop local this weekend by supporting local businesses on Shop Small Saturday. Shop Small Saturday will be held on Saturday, Nov. 25, and is meant to recognize small businesses and the contributions they make to the community by creating jobs, preserving neighborhoods and boosting the local economy. Mayor Harry Rilling said that Shop Small Saturday "is the day to support Norwalk's unique and eclectic boutiques, our entrepreneurs and our mom and pop corner shops. Save some of your gift shopping for your lo…

by Daily Voice

11/24/2017

Neighbors

Landscaper Digs In To Give Back To Danbury Veterans DANBURY, Conn. – When local landscaper Brian Kolwicz heard about the need for landscaping at the Vietnam Memorial at Rogers Park in Danbury, he knew that he had a chance to donate his time as it was “the right thing to do.” “The veterans have sacrificed so much for our freedoms, past, present and future,” said Kolwicz. “This was my way of saying thank you.” Kolwicz donated 100 percent of the labor, but when it came to the rest of the funding for the project, he knew he had to find a way that was as cost effective as possible for the veterans. Local businesses offered to help out with the pr…

by Daily Voice

11/24/2017

Neighbors

South Norwalk Community Conversation To Be Held Monday NORWALK, Conn. -- The next monthly SoNo Community Conversation Partnership for Change meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 27. Residents, business owners, organizations, non-profits and congregations in the South Norwalk community are invited to come work together, in collaboration with the Norwalk Police Department, to ensure that all neighbors enjoy a positive quality of life. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at 149 Water St. in Norwalk. For more information contact Sgt. Thomas Fern at TFern@norwalkct.org or (203) 854-3004, or Rebecca Prosper at RProsper@norwalkct.org or (203) 854-3116…

by Casey Donahue

11/24/2017

Business

Support Darien Businesses And Find Great Deals On Shop Small Saturday DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien residents can support their neighbors and find great deals by taking part in Shop Small Saturday on Nov. 25. Local business owners and the Darien Chamber of Commerce encourage shoppers to mark their calendars and celebrate the uniqueness of shopping in Darien, where 98 percent of shops and restaurants are locally owned. According to the Chamber, there are numerous benefits to shopping and dining locally: Darien's "one-of-a-kind" shops give the town a distinctive character. Shopping locally is social. You can see friends, be with family and get advice to m…

by Casey Donahue

11/24/2017

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