Hi. I'm Rich Kirby and have been writing hyperlocal news for the Hudson Valley and southern Connecticut areas since 2010. Currently covering Danbury, Ridgefield, Newtown, Wilton, Brookfield and state news. Please don't hesitate to hit me up with any story ideas or tips. My email is rich.kirby@patch.com. Thanks for reading!
Food Emporium opens this weekend, a major step in Brookfield’s downtown revitalization after years of planning.
Local nonprofits remain heavily dependent on donor support. Here's how to help in Wilton.
A major leadership change is coming to Connecticut’s Insurance Department as the governor prepares a new nominee.
The FDA found dangerous lead levels in cookware recalled in CT and other states after FDA finds
Local nonprofits remain heavily dependent on donor support. Here's how to help in Newtown.
Connecticut health officials confirm the season’s first flu death and urge residents to get vaccinated ahead of holiday gatherings.
Newtown Selectmen approve refunds, review infrastructure updates, and hear outgoing First Selectman Jeff Capeci’s farewell remarks.
Connecticut health officials cite decades of research showing no link between childhood vaccines and autism.
There were 10 homes sold in Newtown between Nov. 14 and Nov. 18, with a top price of $855K, according to Zillow.com.
There were 10 homes sold in Easton between Oct. 3 and Nov. 19, with a top price of $2.6 million, according to Zillow.com.
A Danbury man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after investigators seized more than 2.8 kilograms of fentanyl.
Gov. Ned Lamont announces a leadership shift in Connecticut’s budget office, with new plans set to take effect in early December.
Ridgefield officials advance a veterans tax exemption change, open space swap, 2026 meeting schedule and senior tax proposals.
Wilton police say two juveniles were referred to Juvenile Court after an unloaded BB gun was displayed at a high school football game.
We’ve rounded up 10 holiday concerts in Connecticut that are worth getting on the calendar.
Newtown’s Economic Development Commission discussed updating its ordinance and reviewed ongoing projects at its Nov. 18 meeting.
Ridgefield’s boards reviewed budget conditions, rising costs, school needs and capital projects during a wide-ranging tri-board meeting.
There were 10 homes sold in Danbury between Nov. 12 and Nov. 18, with a top price of $550K, according to Zillow.com.
PURA rejects Aquarion sale to regional water authority after concerns over rates, oversight, and impacts on Easton’s watershed.
Will Christmas 2025 be a "Gilmore Girls" moment for CT snow lovers, or just another day at the beach? The Old Farmer’s Almanac weighs in…
