Category: Commentary
14
Aug
Look: Transit-Oriented Development
by Kerri Ana Provost
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So many places in Hartford are in stasis while the State decides what to do with I-84, but Hawthorn Street is evolving. Two new town...
12
Aug
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The Great Outdoors: 26 Places You Can Reach By Bus, Without Fuss, From Hartford
by Kerri Ana Provost
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You should be able to get your nature fix without having to bum a ride.
30
Jul
Because You’re Not Grocery Shopping Only One Time Ever
by Kerri Ana Provost
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In the lead up to the Plastic Bag Ban in Connecticut, I sure heard some nonsense. Every last excuse people could think of to avoid...
26
Jul
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Batterson Park: A Beach You Can (Almost) Reach By Bus
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Another heatwave is expected to begin this weekend, and with that will come the inevitable announcements of State Parks turning visitors away when their parking...
25
Jul
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What You Can Do In Hartford For Free
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Ancient Burying Ground: Have a few extra minutes while waiting for your bus? Check out how people honored their dead back in the day. This...
22
Jul
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Beyond: Canal Road, and Other Delights
by Kerri Ana Provost
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A Bicycle Roadtrip West Hartford’s Canal Road, if you can get to it, is a joy.
15
Jul
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Beyond: Wethersfield Heritage Way Bikeway Path, Plus
by Kerri Ana Provost
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A Bicycle Roadtrip If you don’t need to see and be seen, nor collect machismo points, then you can have a pretty good time taking...
10
Jul
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Places to View Riverfront Fireworks When You Hate Crowds and Loud Noises
by Kerri Ana Provost
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If you want to see the pyrotechnic display on July 13, 2019 at 9 PM, but put a healthy distance between you and the noise...
09
Jul
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Mapping the Park River
by Kerri Ana Provost
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The Park River continues to intrigue, mainly because so much of it has been buried below the city. I am working on a project to...
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