Westport
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Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Longtime WTNH meteorologist Geoff Fox died Tuesday evening at 75 after a lengthy cancer battle — he was known for a nearly 30-year career that brought the weather into hundreds of thousands of homes. Colleagues and fans shared heartfelt tributes on social media — recalling his warm, accessible manner and lasting impact on Connecticut weather reporting. CTPost
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk’s family-owned Kosta Jewelers, run by Nik and Kosta Almirakis, will close its retail store at 49 Wall Street by the end of next February—citing changing economic factors as the reason—and start selling its jewelry online. The Hour
- ➤ Dirty soda is a popular beverage trend in Connecticut as local mobile shops and bars customize sodas with flavored syrups and local twists — a shift that offers a new drink option for both kids and adults. Owners in Norwalk, Plainville and Brookfield credit TV shows and social media with sparking the trend and plan to offer more unique flavors at upcoming events. CTPost
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Stage and screen star Mandy Patinkin will perform his new concert show JUKEBOX on November 21 at 8 p.m. at Westport Country Playhouse—20 Powers Court—with pianist Adam Ben-David joining him for this one-night event. Westport Journal
- ➤ Conscience, a comic drama about US Senator Margaret Chase Smith’s stand against red-baiting, opens today at the Westport Community Theatre at 110 Myrtle Ave—written by Joe DiPietro and directed by Alexander Kulcsar—and runs through Nov. 30. Westport Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Many Connecticut restaurants and supermarkets will serve Thanksgiving dinners in 2025 with meals that include turkey, stuffing and sides at different price points. Options vary with prix fixe meals, buffets and catering packages — giving families plenty of choices for a traditional holiday feast. The Hour
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Winter Wreath Workshop at Jenni Kayne
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Jenni Kayne Home - Westport — All materials included — Get crafty and festive by creating a beautiful winter wreath with seasonal florals.
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Silvermine Holiday Sale & Fundraiser
5-8 p.m. — Silvermine Arts Center — Free entry — Discover unique handmade gifts and enjoy festive fun as you kick off the holiday season.
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CraftWestport 2025
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Staples High School — $0 - $13 — Explore unique crafts and artwork from 175 American artists and makers at this vibrant shopping event.
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