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Fairfield Machete Chase Leads To Charges For 5 Teens, Police Say

Fairfield daycare evacuated during fire / What coronavirus means for Fairfield bankruptcy filings / Hundreds sign Fairfield student petition

Patch PM provides a roundup of the day's top stories in Fairfield and Connecticut.
Patch PM provides a roundup of the day's top stories in Fairfield and Connecticut. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

Here are the news stories trending in Fairfield and across Connecticut this afternoon:

5 Teens Charged After Fairfield Machete Chase: Police

"This incident appears to be isolated to the individuals involved and is related specifically to an ongoing altercation," police said.>>>Read more.

Find out what's happening in Fairfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Fairfield Daycare Evacuated Due To Nearby Brush Fire

Fairfield police closed Greenfield Street on Friday while firefighters battled the blaze.>>>Read more.

Find out what's happening in Fairfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


How Coronavirus Affected Bankruptcy Filings In Fairfield Area

Bankruptcy filings were down in Fairfield County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.>>>Read more.


Hundreds Of Fairfield Students Petition For Half-Day Wednesdays

Students said anxiety about the return to full-time, in-person learning was one of the driving factors behind the petition.>>>Read more.


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