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Federal unemployment programs expire, so community volunteers pick up where they left off

Founder of 'Dinner for a Dollar', Allison Batson and long time volunteer, Mary Ellen Porcelli, stand smiling under their masks in the church's kitchen after providing dinner for hundreds Friday night.

When federal aid runs out, but the need stays the same, who takes care of Hamden residents that are struggling? Community volunteers.

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Churches are gearing up for a busy holiday weekend as places of worship increase their capacity.

By: Ben Diiorio With the evolution of the pandemic, people of faith have struggled to congregate as freely as they used to. Recently, however, the state of Connecticut lifted certain restrictions on places of worship and are allowing larger groups of people.  Before March, 19, places of worship were required to limit head counts within…

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Are COVID protocols at QU working? Hamden residents aren’t sure

Quinnipiac University's student center is the home for many student organizations and is where many meet up to chat and grab a bite to eat. Photo by Jensen Coppa.

Local residents give mixed reviews about Quinnipiac students returning for the spring semester.