Category: Shopping

14 Mar

Hungry? It’s CSA Time

by Kerri Ana Provost

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The hand-wringing over access to fresh food in Hartford need not be. Besides the year-round farmers’ market on Broad Street, there are daily farmers’ markets...

21 Nov

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Skaters Gonna Skate

by Kerri Ana Provost

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With Winterfest slated to begin on the evening of November 23, 2012, workers have been busy making Christmas out of Bushnell Park.

19 Nov

Activism Beyond Hartford Hartford Shopping

Solidarity Action at Hartford’s Walmart on Black Friday

by Kerri Ana Provost

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Who pays for the Black Friday steals? Nearly every major retailer opens its doors before dawn on the day after Thanksgiving. Last year, a Connecticut...

11 Nov

Cultural Interest Downtown Hartford Shopping Transportation

Hartford Bicycle Studio Getting into Gear

by Kerri Ana Provost

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With its open house this weekend, the Hartford Bicycle Studio has taken a step closer to being a bike shop.

07 Nov

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Local Holiday Shopping Guide 2012

by Kerri Ana Provost

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By now, it should be obvious: supporting big box stores and national chains does not benefit our local economy. Besides pushing out the smaller stores,...

15 May

Environmental Interest Frog Hollow Hartford Shopping

Knox Plant Sale

by Kerri Ana Provost

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On Friday and Saturday the Knox Parks Foundation will be holding its annual plant sale at 75 Laurel Street. They say they will have plants...

16 Jan

Downtown Hartford Shopping

Vice Versa Exits

by Kerri Ana Provost

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Tomorrow will be the last day that Vice Versa will be open in Hartford. Goods will be half-price on Tuesday. Vice Versa, currently located at...

28 Nov

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Your Guide to December

by Kerri Ana Provost

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December tends to be a whirlwind of activity, between festive events, office parties, and the gatherings for family and friends. Here are just a few...

27 Nov

Hartford Holiday Myth Busting Shopping