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Petition Calls For 'Immediate Action' At Stop & Shop Store: CT Business News

Iconic Restaurant Closes / Massive $300M Water Park Advance / Shuttered Beloved Pizzeria Plans To Open In New Town: Business Year In Review

A roundup of some of the top business-related stories from around Connecticut this past year.
A roundup of some of the top business-related stories from around Connecticut this past year. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

There was plenty of business news across Connecticut during 2024. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories from 2024:

Petition Calls For 'Immediate Action' At Stop & Shop Store

"This is not just a commercial establishment," the petition reads, "it's an integral part of our daily lives. However, the equipment and overall conditions at this store are far from satisfactory.">>>Read More.


Owner Reveals What Led To Abrupt Closure Of Iconic Restaurant: Report

The iconic eatery suddenly closed after decades in business and the owner shared new details on why now was the right time to close.>>>Read More.

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Massive $300 Million Water Park Plans Advance

The $300-million, 549-room indoor water-park resort broke ground on a 13-acre property. Great Wolf is North America's largest family of indoor water park resorts. The new resort will be its third in the Northeast and its 23rd in North America.>>>Read More.


Local Grocery Store To Close After 83 Years

The beloved local grocery store has been a family business since 1941.>>>Read More.

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Beloved Longtime Diner Closes Abruptly

“It has been a pleasure to serve you and be a part of this community and we hope that you will look back fondly on the memories we have made together," the owners announced.>>>Read More.


Shuttered Iconic Pizzeria Announces Plans To Open In A New Town

The iconic pizzeria closed for what appeared to be good after more than 75 years in business, but stunned patrons by announcing plans to reopen and in another town.>>>Read More.


Local Restaurant To Close After Rent Hike: Report

"Many, many great family memories there (and a lot of great meals as well.) I’m crushed. Thanks so much for 38 great years!" said one patron.>>>Read More.


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