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Hamden crime report: Week of March 1

Second-degree Manslaughter Arrest/March 2 Hamden police arrested Taya Petteway-Campbell, 22, on March 2, charging her with manslaughter in the second degree with a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle under the influence and speeding and failure to drive in the proper lane. The investigation started on Jan. 1, following a motor vehicle accident on the…

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Democrats passed a new COVID-19 relief bill, but Sen. Blumenthal isn’t done fighting

The Quinnipiac community asked U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal questions about all the issues on their minds. Here’s what he had to say.

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How can hip-hop and opportunity help kids grow in their education?

The “Hip-Hop and Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline” panel talked about the best ways to help struggling Hamden youth.

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Hamden taxes rise to boost revenue for the town, but one former member of the council wants citizens to know the truth behind “fake revenues.”

Are your taxpayer dollars being budgeted truthfully? One former member of Hamden’s Council says otherwise, blaming “fake revenues”.

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More than just a month: Hamden schools push to change the way Black history is taught.

Hamden schools work to implement new ways to teach Black history, but, true to Black history itself, there have been challenges along the way.

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Eating disorders are deadly. Here’s why it is important to be aware of their power

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week only lasts from Feb. 22 through Feb. 28, but for people living with an eating disorder, the awareness of the illness may last a lifetime.  “You can struggle with [the illness] for your whole life,” said Clorinda Vélez, professor of psychology at Quinnipiac University. “They are really challenging conditions.” Eating…

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Knife in hand: A fight broke out between two QU students, leaving both in the hospital

Hamden Police are investigating a fight between two Quinnipiac University roommates that took place early Friday morning and left one hospitalized after suffering a stab wound to the neck. The victim, unnamed at this time, was released from the hospital. The university suspended the suspect, also unnamed, according to Quinnipiac’s Interim Chief of Public Safety…

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Hamden Rep. Robyn Porter proposes labor-focused alternative to Gov. Lamont’s marijuana legalization bill

Connecticut is pushing marijuana legalization legislation statewide, while local Hamden and New Haven representatives try to ensure the approved bill takes care of marginalized communities.

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When can you get a COVID vaccine? With new CT rollouts, it depends on your age.

Connecticut is going about COVID-19 vaccines very differently from what the CDC recommends and Hamden residents feel conflicted.

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Flown at half staff: Why flags across the U.S. are lowered this week

Flags are flying lower than normal all around Hamden in remembrance of the Americans who have died from the COVID-19 pandemic.