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Category: Local News

01 Jul
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Pedestrian Deaths Across Connecticut in June 2020

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The good news: there were not more pedestrian deaths in June than any other month this year. The bad news: there continued to be pedestrian deaths...
30 Jun
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“A Budget is a Moral Document”

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These photos show casket handles and human bones at one of the cemeteries that is maintained by the City of Hartford. They are aware that...
29 Jun
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A Welcome Return To Science-Based Decisions

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The science never pointed in any direction to suggest that single-use plastic bags were a safer option than paper bags or reusable cloth totes when...
25 Jun
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Parks & Rec

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Hartford’s parks were never closed during the pandemic, but most parking lots were barricaded for part of the shutdown and basketball hoops were removed from the...
15 Jun
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The Re-Opening We’ve Been Waiting For

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Starting Monday, June 22nd, we will again have access to Hartford Public Library’s physical books and other materials. For the time being, this means contact-free...
01 Jun
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Pedestrian Deaths Across Connecticut in May 2020

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Three pedestrians and two cyclists were killed during May 2020, at a time when Lamont’s lockdown order was entirely in effect until May 20th. All...
13 May
Local News Meet Your Infrastructure Progress Quality of Life Reader Tip Transportation

Centerline Yield Signs

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What does it mean to yield? Hint: many of us have been doing it during lockdown.
13 May
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How To Protect Yourself and Others

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It's not your imagination that since the #StayHomeStaySafe lockdown, there has been an increase in people choosing to drive far above the posted speed limit.
11 May
Access Commentary Community Covid-19 Cultural Interest Education Environmental Interest Food Hartford Hartford's Neighborhoods Living Local News Quality of Life Reader Tip Unsolicited Advice

Grow Your Own

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Take action so you can worry less about the food supply chain breaking.
04 May
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Barriers to Safety

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Two of the (at least) eighteen motor vehicle deaths last month in Connecticut took place in Hartford. Both involved motorcycles. Crash reports can tell you...