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Sean Krofssik is a reporter for the Hartford Courant.
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Plainville mourns death of longtime police officer. ‘A good man was taken from us way too early.’
The Plainville community is in mourning after losing a longtime member of its police force on Saturday. Lt. John Rene Quilter, 49, died Saturday surrounded by his family, according to...

Airbnb listings put squeeze on rental availability in CT. Here’s what experts say drives the 2025 market
As Greater Hartford faces an incredible demand for affordable housing and long-term rentals, Airbnb properties are contributing to the declining supply.

Blaze damages materials outside of CT wax manufacturing facility
A fire caused damage outside the Koster Keunen Company wax manufacturing facility on Echo Lake Road in Watertown on Saturday night. The Watertown Fire Department responded to the fire at 7:17...

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Solar expected to save 120-year-old CT company $1.2M
New Britain’s Hitchcock Printing had a solar photovoltaic system installed in its facility, and it is expected to save the company $1.2 million in energy costs over the next 20...

As CT mall continues to see departures, local stores reap benefits. ‘Plazas have made a comeback.’
As the Connecticut mall experiences more departures, city officials see growth in other areas and believe that people are looking at other opportunities for businesses.

CT couple brings taste of their homeland to new restaurant. ‘Trying to make a melting pot of food.’
“Everyone that has tried it has loved it,” Mulla said. “Everything in our restaurant is made from scratch.”

Popular chain restaurant is latest departure from CT mall with only two remaining in CT
The Mall has lost a few more of its businesses this month including longtime tenant Ruby Tuesday.

New all-day brunch spot coming to CT features creative comfort food and cocktails
A popular all-day, breakfast-brunch bar is bringing its first location to the Connecticut later this year with innovative twists on classic breakfast items.

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Popular CT radio personality reveals cancer diagnosis
AJ from the WPLR’s "Chaz and AJ Show" revealed on the air last Monday that he recently has battled a variety of health issues including a cancer diagnosis. The popular...

Popular CT restaurant up for sale. Owner hopes to find someone to take over growing business.
While the restaurant is for sale, the owner said the business will remain fully open and operating as usual.