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Stephen Underwood is a reporter for the Hartford Courant.
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![For those sad to learn the Corner Pug is closing, there’s exciting news: Millwright’s executive chef Ashley Flagg will open her first restaurant in the same space. For those sad to learn the Corner Pug is closing, there’s exciting news: Millwright’s executive chef Ashley Flagg will open her first restaurant in the same space.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screen-Shot-2024-07-22-at-4.00.27-PM.png?w=70)
Award-winning chef to open new CT restaurant with globally inspired menu
For those sad to learn the Corner Pug is closing, there’s exciting news: Millwright’s executive chef Ashley Flagg will open her first restaurant in the same space.
!["I've been wanting to open a restaurant for a long time and I wanted to make it a nod to my heritage," the owner said. "I've been wanting to open a restaurant for a long time and I wanted to make it a nod to my heritage," the owner said.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2019/11/13/PF2EHQKARBFANJWLXCSKOWA7XM.jpg?w=135)
A new Italian restaurant is coming to CT. Pasta, pizza, the ‘food that I grew up with,’ owner says.
"I've been wanting to open a restaurant for a long time and I wanted to make it a nod to my heritage," the owner said.
![“President Biden’s decision today—like all his public service for many decades—was motivated by his patriotism and deep love for America and its democracy." “President Biden’s decision today—like all his public service for many decades—was motivated by his patriotism and deep love for America and its democracy."](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BIDEN-DEBATE_ENCUESTA_46771.jpg?w=132)
CT reacts to Biden ending 2024 re-election bid. ‘Motivated by his patriotism and deep love for America’
“President Biden’s decision today—like all his public service for many decades—was motivated by his patriotism and deep love for America and its democracy."
![“I want to praise these brave workers for stepping up and banding together to fight for better working conditions,” said David Hannon, president of the Connecticut Health Care Associates. “I want to praise these brave workers for stepping up and banding together to fight for better working conditions,” said David Hannon, president of the Connecticut Health Care Associates.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/53187872_tray-with-breakfast-in-bed-for-couple-at-hotel-closeup-2048x1365-1.jpg?w=132)
Food service workers at CT hospital to hold picket practice in fight over wages
“I want to praise these brave workers for stepping up and banding together to fight for better working conditions,” said David Hannon, president of the Connecticut Health Care Associates.
![Other bears in Connecticut also have been put down to date this year. Other bears in Connecticut also have been put down to date this year.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/03/25/ZGG64VTCTZBYRII4VNVIDOXLRI.jpg?w=135)
Unhealthy looking CT black bear euthanized after “making contact” with woman
Other bears in Connecticut also have been put down to date this year.
![21-year-old man in critical condition after car collides into motorcycle he was driving 21-year-old man in critical condition after car collides into motorcycle he was driving](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/01/30/DL4EQV2VCREQ7NOVJ25ZFK2WYE.jpg?w=135)
21-year-old man in critical condition after car collides into motorcycle he was driving
A 21-year-old man is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash in Shelton, officials said. Shelton police responded to the area of Walnut Tree Road and Thompson Street in Shelton...
![Police: Gas station employee struck by car in East Hartford Police: Gas station employee struck by car in East Hartford](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/07/12/BDHOCMUIAZANBHJVMXUUTBUTGE.jpg?w=135)
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Police: Gas station employee struck by car in East Hartford
East Hartford police are investigating after a gas station employee was struck by a car Saturday morning, officials said. Officers responded to Conoco gas station at 179 Main St. around...
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Cash, cigarettes reportedly taken from CT convenience store in overnight burglary
Wethersfield police are investigating after several items were reported stolen from a convenience store during an overnight burglary, officials said. Police responded to Wolcott Hill Mart at 72 Wolcott Hill...
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CT man dies after being ejected from vehicle on Interstate 91
A CT man is dead after colliding with a guardrail on Interstate 91 in Rocky Hill, officials said.
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Four dead after fiery crash in CT
Waterbury police are investigating after four people were killed in a head-on collision Friday evening, officials said. Officers responded to the area of 690 Thomaston Ave. around 11 p.m. on...