Amanda Fromerth News Today

People across Connecticut celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at bars and restaurants, but today also marks three years since businesses across the state just as the...

By Joe Chaisson, Journal Inquirer After months of having to discover new ways to stay afloat, local breweries are seeing busy weekends and increased foot traffic thanks to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions as more people are vaccinated. Effective last Saturday, patrons at restaurants and breweries can enjoy alcoholic beverages without having to order food if they are seated outside. The state also lifted the limit on the number of people at outdoor establishments and moved closi...