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Inside how Hamden business owners have been affected by COVID-19 mask mandates

For business owner Dan Jablon, the COVID-19 pandemic struck at the worst possible time.  “I sat dead in the water waiting for when they were going to open me up and I didn’t qualify for any loans because I had no payroll,” said Jablon, owner of Funcle’s Café in Hamden. Jablon’s new business venture is…

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MLB will cover housing for ‘certain’ minor league players in a major step toward growing the game

For 89% of professional baseball players who don’t reach the pinnacle of the sport, the MLB, about 86% are paid at a rate that puts them under the U.S. poverty line.

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‘Children shouldn’t have to think about where their next meal is coming from’ Hamden Schools offer free meals to students

Hamden Public Schools to offer free breakfasts and lunches to its students for the 2021-2022 school year.

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Quinnipiac’s own ‘Curl Talk’ is taking campus by storm

It’s the fall 2021 semester, where new and exciting things are happening. From classes to clubs and broadcasted shows, Quinnipiac University students and colleagues introduce, “Curl Talk.” The attention-grabbing series made its debut on September 16th, after being in the works for over a year. “Curl Talk” was founded after the series “The Cut,” –…

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The flame continues even when sparks die

With Shabbat ending and Yom Kippur beginning on Wednesday, members of the Quinnipiac community share their thoughts about the importance of keeping the sacred traditions of the Jewish holidays alive.