Bethel, CT|News|
How Connecticut Ranks For Overall Child Well-Being
A new report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation found the pandemic could erase nearly a decade of progress since the Great Recession.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Brookfield, CT|News|
Brookfield Restaurant Closed Following Kitchen Fire
JJ Stacks burger restaurant will be closed until further notice, following a kitchen fire.
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Bethel, CT|News|
Firefighters Tackle Blaze On Quaker Ridge Road In Bethel
First responders saw smoke showing from a bedroom window.
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Danbury, CT|News|
Obituary: Helen Masterson Bechard, Of Danbury
Helen's dynamic career included her long-time role as WestConn's Director of Alumni & University Events.
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Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury Motor Scooter Driver Injured In Collision With Car
The collision between the car and the motor scooter is under investigation by the Danbury Police Department’s Traffic Division.
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Bethel, CT|News|
Obituary: Robert William Ritch, 79,Of Bethel
Bob served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and had been a Bethel resident for over 50 years.
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Brookfield, CT|News|
Brookfield Police ID Man Who Led Them On High-Speed Chase
The Brookfield police have identified the man they say sought "suicide by cop" and led them on a high-speed chase Friday afternoon.
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Danbury, CT|News|
CT Launches Website With More Info On Legalization of Marijuana
The new website is intended as a resource to provide Connecticut residents with the most up-to-date information about the law's rollout.
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Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury Police Charge 17-Year-Old In Fatal Drive-by Shooting
Police have charged a 17-year-old Danbury resident in the death of Yhameek Johnson, the 18-year-old killed in a drive-by shooting last month
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Bethel, CT|News|
CT New Laws Call For Working Groups and Task Forces Galore
New laws will let student athletes cash in, remove gendered language from the state Constitution, and extend benefits to neglected veterans.
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Brookfield, CT|News|
Brookfield Library Presenting Work Of Connecticut Abstract Artist
The Brookfield Library has selected Heide Follin as their featured artist for July and August.
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Brookfield, CT|News|
Man Wanted 'Suicide By Cop,' Led Brookfield PD On Hi-Speed Chase
A man who sought "suicide by cop" led police on a high-speed chase before crashing, according to Brookfield police.
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Wilton, CT|News|
Obituary: Ryan Christopher Healey, 19, Of Wilton
Ryan loved competing and leading by example as an athlete - first in football and baseball, then later in track and field.
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Danbury, CT|News|
CT Coronavirus: Variants, Vaccines & Town-By-Town Case Numbers
The surge in cases led the World Health Organization last week to again recommend everyone wear a mask. The CDC offered different advice.
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Wilton, CT|News|
Wilton Public Schools Hiring Adult Education Instructors and More
Other available gigs include math teacher, childcare instructor and more.
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Ridgefield, CT|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Ridgefield’s 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Ridgefield.
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Bethel, CT|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Bethel's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations around Bethel.
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Brookfield, CT|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Brookfield's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations around Brookfield.
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Wilton, CT|News|
Wilton's 4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Canceled
Wilton's traditional Fourth of July fireworks may be canceled, but there are several other ways you can celebrate Independence Day.
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Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury's 4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Canceled
Danbury's traditional Fourth of July fireworks may be canceled, but there are several other ways you can celebrate Independence Day.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff