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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A food influencer from Brookfield, his father and partner died while trying to rescue a swimmer in Chile, according to media reports.
The 36th State Senate District covers Greenwich and portions of Stamford and New Canaan.
Norwalk Public Schools Superintendent Alexandra Estrella plans to leave her current position at the end of the school year.
Police said the owner of a spa was recently arrested and charged with trafficking in persons and permitting and promoting prostitution.
This New Canaan property is on the market for $1.295 million, according to Zillow.com.
This Shelton property is on the market for $650,000, according to Zillow.com.
This Naugatuck property is on the market for $400,000, according to Zillow.com.
This Trumbull property is on the market for $1.19 million, according to Zillow.com.
The New Canaan Town Council is scheduled to meet on March 12, 2026; here's what's on the agenda.
A new coffee shop will celebrate its grand opening and ribbon cutting in Brookfield with giveaways and free drinks.
Police have announced a number of temporary road closures ahead of the city's annual St. Patrick's Day parade.
State and city officials announced a $250,000 CIF state grant to help plan for the development of the 30-acre Fountain Lake Industrial Park.
The Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation will host its fourth annual Earth Day clean up and beautification event next month.
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum's spring tea event in Norwalk will feature a talk on gardens of the Gilded Age.
As spring approaches, Brookfield Parks and Recreation has issued a few reminders about dogs at parks and athletic fields in town.
The town will host a pop-up mattress recycling event later this year in Trumbull. Here are the details.
Police said four people were injured after a Jeep struck three vehicles, then hit a pole and caught on fire in Ansonia.
State Rep. Arnold Jensen represents the 131st Assembly District, which covers Oxford and parts of Naugatuck and Southbury.
Governor Ned Lamont announced this week he is nominating 14 people to serve as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court.
The New Canaan Fire Marshal's Office has provided a list of helpful reminders for residents regarding smoke detectors in homes.
