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Rolling with the times: How a local Hamden drive-in continues its success

Businesses come and go, and Route 10 in Hamden, Connecticut, has seen its fair share of them. But one hot dog restaurant that has remained a staple of the Hamden community for nearly 70 years might’ve cracked the key to success — consistency.  Glenwood Drive-in at 2538 Whitney Ave. in Hamden continues its success through…

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How higher costs and inflation impacts local Hamden farm

The rise of inflation has had great repercussions on both Agriculture producer and consumer markets, according to the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, and Hindinger Farm bears no exception. “It’s tough, because, you know, all your equipment needs to be fixed all the time, the parts all the metal, our goats have to be…

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Tapping the keg: North Haven Twelve Percent Beer Project carries out second annual Oktoberfest

Twelve Percent Beer Project in North Haven is holding its second annual Oktoberfest, having started Sept. 30 and ending Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. Opening its doors in January 2020, Twelve Percent had a slow start due to the pandemic. They were unable to hold their first Oktoberfest until 2021. “Last year, as things settled…

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Local efforts in Hamden provide relief in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

As Hurricane Fiona stormed through parts of the Caribbean and Eastern Canada, millions of residents in Puerto Rico are struggling without water and power. On Sept. 18, officials announced Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico as a Category 1 storm, knocking out power grids and causing an island-wide blackout.  According to LUMA Energy, the…

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When tragedy struck, community lifted Hamden’s Tavern By the Hall

Eli’s on Whitney, Wood-n-Tap, Aunt Chilada’s and more have become staples in Hamden to kick back during happy hour and gather for fun nights on weekends. However, the town has a new player looking to generate the same buzz: Tavern By the Hall, located at 2345 Whitney Ave. The restaurant is open seven days a…

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Sweet sweet Hamden: New bakeries are being added to the town’s mix

When driving through the Hamden area, one finds a plethora of local businesses making up the heart of the community. Some of the most attractive are the sweet shops that can be found throughout the town, which now has three new shops making their presence known.  Sweet Tooth Skewers (Instagram, Facebook) This from-home sweet shop,…