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Hamden Special Projects

Hamden in ‘Black and white’: The effects of redlining practices today

Housing inequalities in North and South Hamden escapes some, while others are restricted

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Connecticut COVID-19 Hamden Special Projects

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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Connecticut Hamden Latest Special Projects

How Hamden police works with other agencies to crack cold cases and solve crime

Hamden Police Department sees strength in combining resources and closely communicating when working with other agencies to solve ongoing cases

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Connecticut Hamden Latest Special Projects

Reselling revitalizes sneaker industry

The sneaker reselling industry has boomed in recent years leading to the growth of sneaker culture

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Connecticut Hamden Latest Special Projects

Hamden area Asian Americans reveal long-standing racism

AAPI groups come together for community support, advocacy and education

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Connecticut Hamden Latest Special Projects

‘Two Hamdens’: financial insecurity not shown in the census

A lack of services and representation of poverty and financial insecurity in Hamden contribute to the long-term struggles of its community members

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Election Hamden Latest

Hamden elects its first socialist slate, JAM

Justin Farmer, Abdul Osmanu and Mariam Khan make election history in Hamden

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Election Hamden Latest

Leng to leave office as Hamden elects new mayor

After over six years in the town’s highest executive office, Leng prepares to move on

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Election Hamden Latest

Marjorie Bonadies wins reelection, becoming the only GOP with victory in Hamden races

District 9 incumbent representative defeats her Democratic challenger in her reelection bid

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Connecticut Hamden Latest

Hamden Public Schools talks student security in community forum

After a student was found with a handgun at school last month, the community came together to find ways to increase safety of students