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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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QU students wish they had known about the Friday knife incident sooner. But the parent of the victim’s suitemate is unconcerned.

An update on the violent incident on Feb. 26 at Quinnipiac University’s Mountainview residence hall.

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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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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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Activists, students and human trafficking survivors attempt to change Connecticut law

Two survivors of human trafficking, their advocates and a Quinnipiac law student are working to pass an amendment to a Connecticut law that would allow survivors to clear their records of charges and convictions they acquired because they were being trafficked.  The current Connecticut vacatur statute, allows for victims of human trafficking to vacate convictions…

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Everyone needs a buddy: How volunteers are helping get seniors vaccinated.

The Vaccine Buddy Program helps seniors in New Haven County sign up for the vaccine.

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Hamden government leaders call for the legalization of marijuana to address racial inequity

Discussion about legalizing marijuana is aflame at the Connecticut State Capitol this year and State Representative Josh Elliott, a Democrat from Hamden, is spearheading the issue as a way to remedy the injustices caused by the War on Drugs. The legalization of recreational cannabis in Connecticut is “almost certain to happen” by the end of…