Rich Kirby is a writer and editor at Patch. He focuses on hyperlocal news in the Hudson Valley and southern Connecticut, covering topics such as residential real estate, educational policy, and urban development. Rich has been featured in the Ludington Daily News and Patch.com.
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Rich Kirby's coverage is heavily focused on local news, with an emphasis on business openings and government announcements. Pitches to him should ideally offer insights into new or upcoming businesses in the areas he covers, as well as any significant developments related to local governmental announcements.
As crime makes up a notable portion of his coverage, providing information about local crime trends or unique community safety initiatives could also be effective. Additionally, given that Rich covers family & relationships topics, stories featuring inspiring family-related events within these communities may capture his interest.
Considering his focus on specific locations in Connecticut such as Danbury and Southbury among others, pitches tailored specifically to these locales are likely to resonate with him more effectively than general state-wide or national stories.
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Your guide to fireworks and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary in Ridgefield.
The new eatery will feature a full-service restaurant and bar, with a 3,000-square-foot upstairs dining level including 16 bar seats.
CHIRP continues in Ridgefield June 9 and 11 with CJ Chenier and David Wax Museum performances.
Ridgefield schools awarded $165,000 state grant for summer repair projects
By: Rich Kirby
Ridgefield BOE approved educator evaluation updates, accepted a PTA donation and reviewed DRIP grant plans.
The odds of claming a $50K ducat are just 1 in 913,129.18, according to Powerball officials.
By: Rich Kirby
State funds for a proposed pickleball project never materialized. Ridgefield officials say they'll build the courts anyway.
By: Rich Kirby
Just how 'broken' is it? Ridgefield's public safety panel reviewed fire station needs, response times and facility options June 11.
Ridgefield conservation officials backed rodenticide limits and approved funding for haying, equipment and tools.
More than 60 players and 12 local businesses joined the June 5 event held in honor of Mendy Polchinski.
