Celebrity Family Opens Restaurant; Tainted Candy Injures Toddler

There was plenty of news across Connecticut this past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories.

Famous Celebrity Family Opens First CT Restaurant

The restaurant chain is owned by the famous actors and professional chef. This is the first restaurant the family has opened in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

Tainted Halloween Candy Injures Toddler; Police Disclose What Was Inside The Candy: PD

Police said they have received a report of a toddler being injured by tainted Halloween candy.>>>Read More.

College Student Expelled For Alleged Hate Crime Against Roommate

The student is accused of putting “bodily fluids” on her roommate’s personal items in an alleged bullying case.>>>Read More.

Auto Shop Owner Illegally Towed Cars: Police

Police say the owner of an automotive shop took it upon himself to find “violations” and towed cars without the property owners’ consent.>>>Read More.

Popular Restaurant Shut Down By E. Coli Bacteria In Water

Several businesses have been impacted.>>>Read More.

MOMBies Thrill With Flash-Mob Performance: Video

The "MOMbies" returned for another epic performance on Halloween and are raising money for a good cause. Watch their 2017 performance here.>>>Read More.

UConn's Stewart Details Personal Abuse in Moving Blog Post

Breanna Stewart opened up about enduring sexual abuse as a child on a blog post.>>>Read More.

Love Of A Lifetime: CT Couple Dies 2 Days Apart

The couple was married for 65 years and they died this week within two days of each other.>>>Read More.

Landmark Restaurant Demolished

The former restaurant building was torn down on Friday. The popular restaurant closed its doors in 2010.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Geno Auriemma's Restaurant Closes
• Man Arrested After Flying Drone Over Youth Football Game: PD
• Trick Or Treating in This Connecticut Town Was Postponed, Mayor 'Frustrated'
• Connecticut Hospital Safety Grades: See The Best And The Worst
• GOP Tax Cut: Connecticut's Winners And Losers
• 64 Connecticut Nursing Homes Rated As Best In State: U.S. News

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