Category: Access
16
Jan
What My Neighborhood Looks Like When White Supremacists Want Civil War
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Because MAGA white supremacists are set on destroying America through violence and disunity, states closed their capitol buildings in advance of the presidential inauguration —...
24
Dec
Singing the Sidewalk Snow Removal Blues
by Kerri Ana Provost
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When you are subjected to a litany of excuses, year-after-year, for why the plowing sucked. Sure, we have a pandemic this year, but what was...
01
Dec
Access Commentary Construction Design Hartford Local News Long Reads Municipal Myth Busting Quality of Life Transportation
Pedestrian Deaths Across Connecticut in November 2020
by Kerri Ana Provost
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At least 52 pedestrians and six cyclists have been killed in collisions with motor vehicles in Connecticut this year.
14
Nov
Roundabout Progress
by Kerri Ana Provost
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When a major construction project in your neighborhood completely disrupts your commute, how are you expected to not try to get a closer look on...
10
Nov
Access Autumn Beyond Hartford Commentary Covid-19 Environmental Interest Free Fun Get Outside Long Reads New England North Central Connecticut Nothing To Do Nowhere To Go Parks Transportation
Small Joys at Westmoor Park
by Kerri Ana Provost
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I have yet to see attractions proudly wearing a label like "Middle-Aged and Child-Free Friendly," but maybe they should.
09
Nov
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Those who are car-free are not going to benefit from sprawling “food pantry” events at stadiums, but there are other options better suited to those...
06
Nov
WiFi, Where Are You?
by Kerri Ana Provost
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In July, the City of Hartford announced that it would build “an extensive network of outdoor wireless access points across the city, providing a minimum of...
04
Nov
…And Another Sign
by Kerri Ana Provost
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I might be the only person excited about these park signs, but they legitimize the use of space by those who don’t study maps and...
01
Nov
Access Activism Commentary Design Frog Hollow Hartford Local News Long Reads Quality of Life Reader Tip South Green Transportation West End
Pedestrian Deaths Across Connecticut in October 2020
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Raquel Vasquez, just hours after killing Madeline Feliciano and critically injuring Oscar Ramos-Garcia at the intersection of Park and Washington in Hartford, was arrested and charged...
19
Oct
The Community That Cares For Itself
by Kerri Ana Provost
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In the last few days I (1) have seen someone — not anonymously — freaking out on their relative’s Facebook page over the socialism they...