Farmington, CT|News|
Popular Farmington-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
Get out and pick out those pumpkins this fall season and enjoy the many autumn attractions area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Connecticut: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Connecticut are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
Related:Finding Our Way Forward
Southington, CT|News|
Popular Southington-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
Get out and pick out those pumpkins this fall season and enjoy the many autumn attractions area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
Popular Tolland-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
Get out and pick out those pumpkins this fall season and enjoy the many autumn attractions area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Popular Vernon-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
Get out and pick out those pumpkins this fall season and enjoy the many autumn attractions area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT 3rd Reopening Phase Schedules: Here's What's In It
Connecticut will advance to its third reopening phase, but some businesses won't return.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
Sidewalk Dining Season Extended In Wallingford
In an effort to help restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Town Council has extended the sidewalk dining season in Wallingford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
State Launches Emergency Food Resources Program For Food Pantries
"Designated a high-priority area by the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Boxes," the state, and End Hunger CT, developed a distribution plan.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus School Closure List
More than 20 school districts have had to temporarily switch at least one school to remote learning.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Sees Uptick In Positive Coronavirus Test Rate Wednesday
The rate still falls within the lower risk category for state and federal guidelines. Hospitalizations also slightly increased.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
A Store For Parents, Run By Moms: New Shop Opens In Greenwich
The Piccolina Shop, a store offering gear, toys, clothing and other items for babies and toddlers, recently opened on Greenwich Avenue.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|News|
Bethel Library Back In Business
The library will limit the number of patrons and staff in the building to reinforce social distancing, and a mask must be worn at all times
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Layoff Prevention Program Expanded In CT, Lamont Announces
The Shared Work Program helps cover wages when employee hours are temporarily reduced.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Control Good, But Cases Rise: Task Force
Connecticut is controlling the coronavirus pandemic well, according to the White House Coronavirus Task Force's latest state report.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Wedding, Portrait Photographer Opens New Studio In Greenwich
Natasha Miller, a wedding and portrait photographer, has opened a new studio space in Greenwich for her business, Tashography LLC.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Trash Sculptor Putting Out A Few Sweet Pieces
A Southington artist known as "Sugarfox" is turning trash into art.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
Popular Food Truck Opens New Restaurant In Wallingford
With the opening of Taco Pacifico, Greg Sharon has realized his dream of owning and operating a tortillerÃa/taquerÃa business.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CDC: Traditional Trick-Or-Treating This Halloween Is 'High-Risk'
Halloween isn't canceled, but the federal health agency says 'no' to trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating, hay rides and haunted houses.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Updates: Nearly 500 New Cases Over The Weekend
Hospitalizations dropped after reaching a two-month high last week.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
As Coronavirus Cases Rise, Future Of Semester Uncertain At SHU
Some students have already switched to full-time online learning, and parents have begun to push for a move to remote instruction.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
2 New Canaan HS Students Positive For Coronavirus, Officials Say
Dozens of students have been quarantined as a result.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Here Is When CT May Receive Coronavirus Vaccine
Gov. Ned Lamont announced the formation of an advisory group to come up with a coronavirus vaccine distribution plan.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
At Immaculate In Danbury, Small Class Sizes Keep The Doors Open
While most of the schools in the city have been forced to go 100% remote learning due to the coronavirus spike, some have caught a break.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Opinions On Mask Enforcement Mixed In Hartford, Tolland Counties.
Opinions on the imposition of fines for failing to wear coronavirus masks vary throughout Hartford and Tolland counties.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
At Least 3 Test Positive For Coronavirus In Norwalk Schools
A fourth person is "presumed positive," according to Schools Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Hospitalizations Reach Highest Level Since July 9
The state's coronavirus positive test rate dropped Friday, but hospitalizations increased slightly.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Agency Sees Increase In 'Food Insecurity' In Westport
There has been a jump in the number of families seeking food from the Homes with Hope food pantry, according to an official.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
New Luxury Hair Salon Opens In Downtown Greenwich
A new luxury full service hair salon opened in downtown Greenwich this summer despite challenges caused by the coronavirus.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT To More Closely Monitor Student Participation In School
The weekly data collections are meant to better evaluate and support student participation and engagement during the 2020-21 academic year.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
Young Adults Continue Coronavirus Trend In CT
The 20 to 29 year old age bracket has the highest per capita cases in Connecticut.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Coronavirus Metrics Take Concerning Turn
It's not a surge of activity, but some of Connecticut's key metrics aren't moving in the right direction.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
This Milford Pub Couldn't Stop Lamont's Emergency Orders So Far
A judge sided with Gov. Ned Lamont and concluded his emergency orders are allowed under the law.
Brian McCready, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Schools Reopening Decision Hinges On Social Distancing
Fairfield school officials will announce Sept. 25 whether students will return to the classroom on a full-time basis.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
New Haven, CT|News|
Omni New Haven Hotel Keeps Most Of Union Workforce Furloughed
The hotel opened Wednesday with a "skeleton crew" 6 months after coronavirus closed it with a deal with the union on safe cleaning measures.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
CVS Opening New Coronavirus Testing Site In Stamford
The company​ is adding seven new testing sites​ at select CVS Pharmacy locations in Connecticut, including one in Stamford.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Virtual Manchester Road Race Still On Tap, Registration To Begin
Registration is set to begin for the 2020 Virtual Manchester Road Race.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Milford Mall May Not Survive Unless Apartments Allowed: Officials
The owner of the mall said there are no more Boscov's or Dave & Busters type tenants coming to the rescue to fill vacant space.
Brian McCready, Patch Staff
Meriden, CT|News|
Meriden Football Team's Season Suspended After Positive Tests
The Meriden Raiders' season was suspended by Timothy Coon, Meriden city manager.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Redding Phone Company Profits During Coronavirus Pandemic
Redding's CCi Voice is winning in Connecticut during the Age of COVID because it is local (and unfazed by power outages).
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Teacher Tests Positive For Coronavirus At Greenwich High School
Also, a student was sent home after a family member tested positive for the virus, according to school district officials.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Unique Boutique Set to Reopen In New Enfield Location
The small retail shop nearly went out of business in the face of several obstacles, and is now set to debut in its own building on Route 5.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
