Category: Long Reads
14
Dec
Clay Arsenal Cultural Interest Downtown Get Outside Hartford Hartford's Neighborhoods Local News Long Reads
Essential Recognition
by Kerri Ana Provost
1 Comment
What’s not to like about an exhibit that shows respect for those who don’t have the privilege of working remotely these days, and does so...
09
Dec
The Dead Pool
by Kerri Ana Provost
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While the HPD dead pool* is unprofessional, tasteless, and just one more way that members of the force have lost respect with those they vowed...
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
4 Comments
At least 52 pedestrians and six cyclists have been killed in collisions with motor vehicles in Connecticut this year.
29
Nov
Commentary Covid-19 Cultural Interest Hartford Hartford's Neighborhoods Holiday Long Reads Reader Tip Shopping Unsolicited Advice
Localish Holiday Shopping When You Aren’t Going Into Stores
by Kerri Ana Provost
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First, if you are in the position to spend money on anything beyond necessities right now, congratulations. You have managed to get through 2020 without...
26
Nov
Autumn Commentary Covid-19 Hartford Holiday Long Reads Myth Busting Nothing To Do Nowhere To Go Parks Unsolicited Advice West End
Being Thankful
by Kerri Ana Provost
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It’s here. The day, or one of them, that gets hyped up for weeks in advance. If you believe everything you hear and see, you’d...
25
Nov
Autumn Barry Square Behind the Rocks Commentary Covid-19 Frog Hollow Hartford Holiday Long Reads Parks Parkville Unsolicited Advice
Choose Your Mood
by Kerri Ana Provost
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A few years back, I hosted a rock show from 3-6 AM. Occasionally people would call in. Have you ever talked to someone at 4...
23
Nov
Autumn Commentary Covid-19 Cultural Interest Environmental Interest Free Frog Hollow Get Outside Hartford Holiday Living Long Reads Myth Busting Nothing To Do Nowhere To Go Parks Seasons of New England Unsolicited Advice
Get A Hobby!
by Kerri Ana Provost
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To pick up where we left off yesterday, I understand the disappointment at not being able to spend holidays exactly the way you may have preferred,...
22
Nov
Autumn Commentary Cultural Interest Environmental Interest Free Fun Get Outside Hartford Hartford's Neighborhoods Holiday Long Reads Myth Busting No Drama Weather Nothing To Do Nowhere To Go Rivers Unsolicited Advice West End
Alone In The Woods
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to continue finding color outdoors through the remainder of autumn and entirety of winter. It begins...
21
Nov
Autumn Cultural Interest Downtown Environmental Interest Free Fun Get Outside Hartford Long Reads Parks
A Stroll Through Heaven
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Between all those signs, Google Maps, and the ability to ask visitors what the space is used for, nobody has an excuse anymore to pretend...
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
2 Comments
I have yet to see attractions proudly wearing a label like "Middle-Aged and Child-Free Friendly," but maybe they should.