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This CT Pizza Spot Receives Rare Super High Score From Popular Pie Guru This CT Pizza Spot Receives Rare Super High Score From Popular Pie Guru
This CT Pizza Spot Receives Rare Super High Score From Popular Pie Guru If you think you've found the perfect pizza spot in Connecticut, think again.  That's what pizza guru and Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy had to say after a stop in New Haven County where he visited The Little Rendezvous, a 120-year-old eatery in Meriden, this week. After a few bites of the coal-fired yumminess, Portnoy bestowed a super rare 9.1. score on the pizza, putting their pie in the same league as Sally’s in New Haven which received a 9.2 score, making it the second highest-rated pizza in the state, according to Portnoy.  During the much-anticipated visit, owner Steve Chehotsky j…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
First Lady Jill Biden To Visit Connecticut First Lady Jill Biden To Visit Connecticut
First Lady Jill Biden To Visit Connecticut The First Lady is coming to Connecticut. Jill Biden will be in Meriden on Wednesday, March 3 for a visit, the White House announced this week. It will mark the first time the First Lady has traveled to Connecticut since her husband took office in January. Meriden Mayor Kevin Scarpati issued a statement on Friday, Feb. 26 saying that the town is “thrilled” to welcome and host Biden. “We are honored in welcoming Dr. Biden into our diverse and inclusive community," he said. "We look forward to her visit.” No other details about the First Lady’s trip to Meriden have been released.  M…

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by Zak Failla
Business
CT Location Among 28 Macy's Store Closures Announced CT Location Among 28 Macy's Store Closures Announced
CT Location Among 28 Macy's Store Closures Announced A Macy’s location in Connecticut is among more than two dozen being closed down nationwide, continuing the trend of traditional brick-and-mortar retailers shutting their doors. Just after Pier 1 announced plans to close nearly half its stores, Macy’s said that it will be closing at least 28 stores in the coming months, including the location in Meriden at the Westfield Meriden Mall. According to Macy’s, the location at the Westfield Mall will kick off a clearance sale by the end of January, which is expected to last two or three months. As many as 85 employees will be eligible to be relocat…

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by Zak Failla