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Feature Food Hamden Local Business

The Wright Way Burgers and BBQ storefront brings South Carolina Lowcountry flavors to Hamden

Popular food truck The Wright Way Burgers and BBQ sees success after opening its storefront on 3835 Whitney Ave. in early October.

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Connecticut Environment Hamden

Is the Hamden nickel-per-nip tax working?

In 2021, Connecticut passed its “nickel-per-nip” program to update the state’s Bottle Bill. In its first full year, the program generated over $4.2 million throughout the state. The money from the program is designed to support the collection and proper disposal of “nip” bottles.

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Hamden Local Business

Beloved bookstore closes one chapter but begins another

Books & Company will be closing its doors on Jan. 15, 2025, after 30 years in business. 

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Election Hamden

Election Day 2024: Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election

HQNN staff writers provided updates throughout Election Day up until President-Elect Donald Trump won the nomination.

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Election Hamden Mayor police

Previewing the 2024 presidential election in Hamden 

On Tuesday, Americans nationwide will head to the polls to cast their ballots, choosing the next President of the United States.

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Hamden Quinnipiac Sports

Hamden High School’s tennis courts to be restored following a donation by Quinnipiac

The tennis courts at Hamden High School are set to be restored following a $152,000 donation from Quinnipiac University.  This is not the first time Quinnipiac has made a contribution to local Connecticut schools. Over the summer, Quinnipiac donated $48,000 in support of Hamden Middle School. The donation followed town budget cuts that would have…

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Hamden Music

Best Video Film & Cultural Center serving coffee, music and films to Hamden for almost 40 years

The Best Video Film & Cultural Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary at the start of 2025. Since its opening, it has been serving coffee, hosting events and, of course, films to the community.

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Hamden

Noble gas station and apartment building resumes construction on Whitney Ave.

Construction resumed on the Noble filling station and apartment building last week.

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Hamden Quinnipiac

Quinnipiac Athletics recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness month

Quinnipiac Athletics recognized Breast Cancer Awareness month across different games.

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Election Hamden

Hamden Registrar of Voters and the League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven offer community discussion

The Hamden Registrar of Voters and the League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven hosted a coffee hour event on Oct. 19 at the Miller Memorial Library.