Popular Restaurant Closes; Firefighter Charged In Fatal Hit & Run

There was plenty of news across Connecticut this past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

Popular Restaurant Not Reopening Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

A popular news anchor wrote about the personal impact from the coronavirus pandemic after watching her husband “close the doors on a dream” with the closing of his restaurant.>>>Read More.


Firefighter Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run: Police

The firefighter faces a long list of charges after a woman was fatally struck while walking her dog.>>>Read More.


'In Our Hearts Forever': Vigil For CT Hit-And-Run Victim

Speeding is a problem in the area, neighbors said, while police confirmed that they continue to investigate the case.>>>Read More.


Iconic Retailer Closes Mall Store

The retailer was one of the mall's original tenants when it opened in 1982, according to officials.>>>Read More.


Child Killed In Car Crash; Driver Arrested On DUI

A car crash left a 6-year-old dead. A 39-year-old is in custody and facing multiple charges.>>>Read More.


Home Featured On 'Property Brothers' Listed For Sale In CT

A Connecticut home that was featured in an episode of the HGTV show "Property Brothers" is currently on the market for $975,000.>>>Read More.


College Cuts Tuition As Fall Classes Stay Online

With the exception of limited groups of athletes, the university’s students will remain in virtual classrooms through the next semester.>>>Read More.


Man Spit On Black Lives Matter Protester: PD

The man screamed “all lives matter,” before spitting on a lone protester, police said.>>>Read More.


Baby Goes Home After 10 Months In Hospital: Report

The 10-month-old girl, who was born at 26 weeks, recently went home after spending nearly 300 days in the hospital fighting for her life.>>> Read More.


Explosive 'Malfunction' At Fireworks Show: Video

Some fireworks appeared to detonate on the ground during the town’s abruptly canceled fireworks show July 2.>>>Read More.


New Pizzeria Reopens After Coronavirus Forced Closure

The pizzeria originally opened in February, but quickly closed as the coronavirus pandemic spread.>>>Read More.


Popular CT Restaurant Closes Due To Pandemic

The restaurant owner applied for a Paycheck Protection Program loan, but was denied.>>>Read More.


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