In 1822, the Farmington Canal Company built an 84-mile-long waterway from New Haven, Connecticut, to Northampton, Massachusetts. By the mid-19th century, locomotives had replaced boats as the most common mode of transport, transforming the channel into a railroad. Today, the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail exemplifies the power of preservation since being converted to a pathway…
Category: Hamden
Inside the divide of a university and its town Quinnipiac University and the town of Hamden share more than just a border. With thousands of students entering the area each year, the relationship between the university and the surrounding community plays a significant role in shaping both campus life and the town itself. As Quinnipiac…
A group of roughly 15 to 20 people gathered outside Hamden Town Hall on Sunday, continuing a demonstration that has taken place nearly every week since Memorial Day weekend last year. What began with just a few people responding to a Facebook post through the 50501 Movement has grown into a consistent presence, with participants…
A winter storm dropped nearly 19 inches of snow in Hamden Monday, shutting down schools across Connecticut and forcing Quinnipiac University to hold virtual classes on Feb. 23. The next day, the university delayed the start of in-person classes until 10:30 a.m., but students still had to navigate snow-covered lots and streets to get to…
A blizzard hit Hamden on Feb. 23, affecting the routines of both residents and students at Quinnipiac University. Heavy snow accompanied by strong winds added to an already harsh winter across the Northeast. Snow began early in the morning and continued throughout the day. Several inches accumulated across the region, making travel difficult on both…
Youth tackle football is not dead. It certainly is not what it once was either. As concerns continue to rise surrounding the safety of tackle football, specifically regarding player brian-related injuries, engagement has largely decreased since 2013 — a time period associated with the start of football’s ‘concussion crisis.’ As of 2023, the Washington Post…
Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on businesses still linger. But there is one impacted business that might just come as a surprise – wedding planning.
Combat sports over the last decade have gained massive amounts of popularity, connecting with fan bases across the world. The growth of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and other professional organizations has led to athletes across the globe introducing themselves to the world of martial arts.
Hidden in the basements of pizza shops, community centers and neighborhood homes is an unknown, tight-knit community of music lovers, creatives and artists. The underground music scene is much more than mosh pits and punk music. Although the scene does not focus on monetary gain, it is rich in history and culture throughout Connecticut.
Despite tragedy, one Hamden resident turned their sadness and anger into building a healing organization.