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Hidden in the basements of pizza shops, community centers and neighborhood homes is an unknown, tight-knit community of ...
12/06/2024

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.

✍️ by Emma Dinnan

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On May 9, 2022, 15-year-old Elijah ‘Eli’ Gomez was shot and killed on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. Despite this ...
12/05/2024

On May 9, 2022, 15-year-old Elijah ‘Eli’ Gomez was shot and killed on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.

Despite this tragedy, Crystal Zukauskas — Gomez’s aunt — turned her sadness and anger into building the healing organization,

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✍️ by Samantha Nunez

Each year in September, millions of families across the nation get their children ready for school. From the fall until ...
12/03/2024

Each year in September, millions of families across the nation get their children ready for school. From the fall until the first week of June, there are about 10 months in the average school calendar. While students worry about classroom work, some parents have additional their own worries— paying for their students’ lunch.

✍️ By Michael Singer

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Books & Company () will be closing on Jan. 15, 2025 — after providing the Hamden community with books, coffee and entert...
11/11/2024

Books & Company () will be closing on Jan. 15, 2025 — after providing the Hamden community with books, coffee and entertainment for 30 years.

✍️ by Samantha Nunez

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In 2021, Connecticut passed its “nickel-per-nip” program to update the state’s Bottle Bill. In its first full year, the ...
11/11/2024

In 2021, Connecticut passed its “nickel-per-nip” program to update the state’s Bottle Bill. In its first full year, the program generated over $4.2 million throughout the state. The money from the program is designed to support the collection and proper disposal of “nip” bottles.

✍️ by Emma Dinnan and Amanda Morris

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After months of preparation, Election Day has arrived. Americans nationwide are heading to the polls today to vote for t...
11/05/2024

After months of preparation, Election Day has arrived. Americans nationwide are heading to the polls today to vote for the next President of the United States — either Vice President Kamala Harris or Former President Donald Trump.

Follow along today for updates from HQNN.

✍️ by: HQNN

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On Tuesday, Americans nationwide will head to the polls to cast their ballots, choosing the next President of the United...
11/04/2024

On Tuesday, Americans nationwide will head to the polls to cast their ballots, choosing the next President of the United States — former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.

Hamden residents will come out in droves to the nine voting sites across town.

✍️ By Colin Kennedy

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For the first time in a general election, the state of Connecticut is offering early voting for two weeks prior to Elect...
10/24/2024

For the first time in a general election, the state of Connecticut is offering early voting for two weeks prior to Election Day. It will go through Nov. 3 at locations all across the state. Polls opened at the Miller Memorial Library in Hamden on Monday.

✍️By: Emma Dinnan, Carleigh Beck, and Samantha Nunez

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The Hamden Registrar of Voters and the League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven hosted a coffee hour event on Oct. 1...
10/21/2024

The Hamden Registrar of Voters and the League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven hosted a coffee hour event on Oct. 19 at the Miller Memorial Library.

✍️Written by Samantha Nunez

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August Della Donna, a senior creative writing student in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program for secondary educ...
10/07/2024

August Della Donna, a senior creative writing student in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program for secondary education at Quinnipiac University, worked this summer as the Presidential Public Service Fellow for Hamden Youth Services Bureau too bring a creative lens to the town programs.

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✍️: By Emma Dinnan

Whitney Avenue features an array of beloved pizzerias, with a new addition. Rizzo’s Original Pizza Tub () takes a twist ...
10/07/2024

Whitney Avenue features an array of beloved pizzerias, with a new addition. Rizzo’s Original Pizza Tub () takes a twist on the classic Italian dish, where it creates oval-shaped tub pizzas with a variety of toppings. The pizzeria also offers desserts such as Vegan Pumpkin Maple Whoopie Pie.

“It’s been going pretty good. People are still finding out about us. Been doing a lot of advertising and social media,” Rizzo said. “Everybody that tries it, they have nothing but really good things to say.”

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✍️ by Michael Singer and Matt Sewall

No Worries Brewery hosted its first-ever“21 Songwriters Festival” to support Musical Intervention, a local charity that ...
09/23/2024

No Worries Brewery hosted its first-ever“21 Songwriters Festival” to support Musical Intervention, a local charity that provides a space for artists to write or record music.

The event showcased 21 artists’ original music that was performed to the community.

Founder Adam Christoferson created Musical Intervention with the intent to offer an environment to those struggling with trauma, mental health or homelessness.

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Where the Love Is stands as Hamden’s only animal shelter devoted to helping surrendered and abandoned dogs find forever ...
09/23/2024

Where the Love Is stands as Hamden’s only animal shelter devoted to helping surrendered and abandoned dogs find forever homes.

The shelter matches the dogs with owners who will provide love and care.

Click the link in the bio to read the full story by HQNN’s Matthew Sewell.

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