Category: Quality of Life
21
Oct
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Dear Search Engine,
by Kerri Ana Provost
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I check blog statistics not so much to see what the numbers are, but to find out how people manage to wind up here. Mostly,...
17
Oct
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Crude Oil: Dependence and Consequences
by Kerri Ana Provost
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The Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice held their sixth annual conference at the UConn School of Business on Saturday, October 16th. There were two keynote...
07
Oct
Free Self Defense
by Kerri Ana Provost
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True Colors — a Hartford-based organization — is sponsoring a free self defense class for LGBT youth. This program runs for six weeks and will...
06
Oct
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Cleaning, Growing, and Celebrating Community
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Opportunities for building community abound in October. This Sunday, October 10th, volunteers will have the chance to learn about basic bicycle maintenance before heading out...
28
Sep
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Developing Connective Tissue in Downtown
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Nobody argued when David Panagore announced that “We are the epitome of the Eisenhower Interstate system.” Those with an interest in downtowns would be hard-pressed...
31
Aug
It’s Called the Heartbeat for a Reason
by Kerri Ana Provost
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By now, you’ve probably heard that Hartford was placed on a controversial list. It’s funny how some have latched right on to the notion, but...
29
Jul
Mapping Our Issues
by Kerri Ana Provost
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There is a reason for “putting it in writing.” A phone call does not provide the permanent type of record that a letter or an...
20
Jul
More Support Than Can Fit in a Room
by Kerri Ana Provost
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When I arrived at the West Hartford Town Hall for the MDC public hearing regarding the potential closing of the Reservoir, all doors to the...
19
Jul
Because Some of Us Do Not Like to Exercise in Gyms
by Kerri Ana Provost
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A public hearing will be held tomorrow, July 20th, at 5:30 pm in the West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium. This is a chance for members...
10
Jul
1161 Main: Only One Part of the Downtown Blight Problem
by Kerri Ana Provost
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The demolition of the structure at 1161 Main Street will only be a success if what happens afterward is meaningful, expedient, and future-thinking. While the...