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Here, we share HamletHub Ridgefield’s 2022’s “biggest hits” - 22 of them, opened and read collectively by 334, 514 people (wow!)
It’s always nice to see a nonprofit top the list! Coming in as the #1 story of 2022 was SPHERE’s Greatest Showman article, read by 20,910 people! And, nonprofits including RVNAheatlh, Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield, and RSO are made our top 22 of 2022!
Sweet news (our interview with Deb Backus, owner of Deborah Ann’s) and scary events (Halloween’s Paranormal Park) are also among the most read.
Top read stories include the Ridgefield Police and hot-button topics including mama black bear killed in Newtown leaving cubs behind, catalytic converter thefts, and parking fines.
The 22 Greatest Hits of 2022
- SPHERE Presents The Greatest Showman on November 6 at The Ridgefield Playhouse, Tickets Available! 20,910
- Ridgefield Police SRO Head Back to School! 20,495
- Ridgefield Police Seek Public's Help to ID Person of Interest 20,383
- Ridgefield Police investigate larceny of musical instruments from RHS, seek public help 18,557
- Ridgefield Police Honor Guard chosen to represent Connecticut police on July 26 at Yard Goats game 18,294
- Ridgefield Police arrest Brewster teen in connection with graffiti on Tiger Hollow field 17,834
- Ridgefield Police Congratulate Brian Kay for Completing Police Academy, Officer Now Heads to Field Training! 17,286
- Pedestrian hit by vehicle on Danbury Road near South Street, Ridgefield Police Investigate 17,245
- Be TICK Aware! RVNAhealth talks deer ticks and two new species invading our area! 17,226
- Ridgefield Police award officers for exceptional service, name Officers of the Year 17,216
- Ridgefield Police Salute Officer William Browning! Thank You for Your Service! 17,149
- Route 7 Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident, Danbury Police Seek Witnesses 17,148
- Ridgefield Police accept invite from RHS senior Briony Sekelsky to be a community Safe Space 16,939
- Racial Slur Spayed on Tiger Hollow Turf, Ridgefield Police Investigate 16,339
- Town of Ridgefield Announces New and Improved Parking Fines 16,289
- Ridgefield Police Statement on Black Bear Shot in Newtown 16,203
- Paranormal Park returns to Ridgefield for Halloween 2022! 16,166
- Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield will be hosting the Little Doctors Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield hosts Blood Drive in collaboration with SES on May 19 15,789
- Ridgefield Police Alert: Catalytic Converter Thefts 15,783
- HamletHub has the SCOOP: Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe's Move, MORE Ice Cream (and Deb's Favorite Flavor) 15,718
- RSO 2022-2023 Season Tickets On SALE, Opener on October 1! 15,678
- Police Support Class of 2022! Government of Ridgefield Against Drunk Driving Flag Raising Event at Town Hall Today! 15,663
We are happy to be a platform of discussion, connectivity, and the sharing of local information. In the past year, our readership has skyrocketed thanks to you!
May 2023 bring us all health, happiness, joy, and togetherness.