I'm RJ Scofield, a local Patch editor for Connecticut. I have been working in journalism since graduating from Roger Williams University with a degree in, you guessed it, journalism.
I have lived in Connecticut for most of my life and love getting to share interesting local stories with readers and craft compelling features about the unsung heroes of a community.
I currently cover the following Patch communities: Norwalk, New Canaan, Trumbull, Shelton-Derby and Naugatuck.
In the past, I have also covered communities such as Greenwich, Stamford, Westport, Darien, New London, Stonington, Waterford and Groton.
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Rep. Seth Bronko is partnering with the CT Partnership for Children and several Naugatuck businesses for a diaper drive for local families.
The event consists of a choice of three self-guided walking tours and offers signature bites from some of New Canaan's finest eateries.
Police said illegal gambling machines were found at the store, and one of the men was ID'ed as the founder of a violent Mexico-based gang.
Trumbull has announced a town-wide pickup of storm-related brush and debris caused by recent storms. Here's what residents need to know.
The Rowayton Farmer's Market, previously scheduled for Friday, has been canceled due to the weather forecast.
A Norwalk resident recently purchased a winning ticket at a nearby business, according to the Connecticut Lottery.
Police said a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor wanted in Naugatuck was extradited from Georgia and brought back to CT this week.
As customers await the opening of CT's first Wegmans store in Norwalk, the company is now hiring full-time employees to work at the store.
Police remind Shelton residents to remove all valuable belongings from their vehicle and make sure they are placed inside their homes.
The Norwalk Tax Collector's office will conduct a sale of tax-delinquent properties in September, according to the city.
This Westport property is on the market for $2.099 million, according to Zillow.com.
This Naugatuck property is on the market for $408,000, according to Zillow.com.
This Shelton property is on the market for $934,900, according to Zillow.com.
This Trumbull property is on the market for $1.399 million, according to Zillow.com.
This New Canaan property is on the market for $2.195 million, according to Zillow.com.
This Norwalk property is on the market for over $2 million, according to Zillow.com.
Popular fast casual Mexican grill chain Chipotle officially opened its first restaurant in Waterford this week.
A large area of the lower level Target parking deck at the mall is now open for customers to use "before the busy back-to-school season."
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently passed away.
New Canaan Fire Marshal Paul Payne has provided a list of essential fire prevention tips for students heading off to college this fall.
