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Aldi Opening Soon In Fairfield: Patch PM

Road closures planned for Wednesday in Fairfield / 29-year-old hip-hop artist with Fairfield ties mourned / Racist video under investigation

Patch PM provides a roundup of the day's top stories in Fairfield and Connecticut.
Patch PM provides a roundup of the day's top stories in Fairfield and Connecticut. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

Here are the news stories trending in Fairfield and across Connecticut this afternoon:

Aldi Sets Opening Date In Fairfield

The much-anticipated opening of the grocery store in Fairfield's former Kohl's location is set for the end of the month.>>>Read more.

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Road Closures Planned For Wednesday In Fairfield

The Fairfield Police Union Sunset 5K will require road closures Wednesday in Fairfield's beach area.>>>Read more.

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Obituary: Thomas Brill, 29

Brill, also known as "Tha Red Baron," grew up in Fairfield and was a passionate hip-hop artist.>>>Read more.


Racist Video Being Investigated By Cops, State Attorney's Office

The video shows young white men from North Branford using vile racist language and referring to George Floyd's "weak-ass neck.">>>Read more.

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