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Youth athletes have left the field, will they come back?

Youth sports. One of the most important aspects of growing up. It’s where young children learn how to work as a team, exercise and socialize with their friends. The number of youth sport participation is not something that is typically thought about. Picture the local baseball fields, soccer pitches or basketball courts. They are typically…

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Hamden tree farms and gift boutiques spark holiday spirit despite inflation

As we approach one of the most beloved times of the year, it’s a magical time for many, but Christmas has become an increasingly expensive holiday.  Two of the season’s most common activities, such as Christmas tree and gift shopping, are increasing in price this season due to inflation. Tree farms across the nation are…

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Far from their Florida home, QU students keep watch on Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida this past Wednesday hitting the Fort Myers and Cape Coral areas initially before making its way across the peninsula. After reaching the ocean again, the hurricane traveled back towards the mainland, landing just north of Charleston, South Carolina making its way up the east coast. Fort Myers and the…

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Gallery: Hamden electric vehicle car show honors National Drive Electric Week

The Hamden Energy Use and Climate Change Commission hosted its fifth annual Electric Vehicle Car show on Saturday, Sept. 24, as part of National Drive Electric Week. Local electric vehicle owners brought their cars to the event, which was held at the Miller Public Library. Attendees and vehicle owners discussed the differences between electric and…

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Quinnipiac University’s 3-year student housing agreement impacts Hamden landlords

The off-campus housing around Quinnipiac University is about to undergo a change. For years, Quinnipiac would allow its students to move off campus after their freshman year. They could either move into Quinnipiac-owned housing or they could lease a house through a landlord. Now, that choice no longer remains. In fall 2021, Quinnipiac announced that…