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“My Dad Was Watching”
James Forman Jr. reflects on how his father’s work helped lay the groundwork for Scott Colom’s Mississippi victory and what may come next. The piece appears in the New Haven Independent and connects to broader civil rights and legal history discussions relevant to New Haven readers.
Students To School Board: “We Demand Accountability”
New Haven students are pressing the school board for accountability over the district’s response to allegations involving Hillhouse Assistant Principal Daniel Bonet. The story centers on a major New Haven education issue and the community’s demand for answers.
Opinion: What Is A Neighborhood Without Neighbors?
A Wooster Square alder argues for regulating short-term rentals like Airbnbs in New Haven, focusing on how vacation rentals affect neighborhood stability. The opinion piece is directly tied to local housing policy and quality of life in New Haven.
Police Commission Updates Decade-Old Firearms Policy
New Haven’s Police Commission has updated a decade-old firearms policy after the department began issuing new Glock 45 pistols to officers. The report covers a local public-safety policy change with direct relevance to New Haven residents.
Yale Veterans Association, campus veteran-military community launch Larry Lipsher ’62 Award
Yale’s veteran-military community launched a new award honoring Larry Lipsher ’62, with the inaugural recipient announced in New Haven. The recognition highlights student veterans and military-connected life at Yale in New Haven.
Big Connect Business Expo returns to New Haven Nov. 19
The Big Connect Business Expo is returning to New Haven on Nov. 19 with networking, workshops, leadership panels, and local food vendors. It’s a business-focused event that brings together professionals and entrepreneurs in New Haven.
Disability Commissioners Look To The Future
New Haven disability commissioners are outlining their 2027 priorities, including more-accessible polling places and free public-access TV. The story highlights local accessibility planning and civic advocacy in New Haven.
When Does Art Get Refugees Right?
This New Haven Independent piece examines how art represents displacement, life, and death through works centered on the refugee crisis. It offers a cultural lens that will interest New Haven readers following local arts and ideas coverage.
Street Theater Illuminates Scary Climate Reality
Street theater with towering “Fossil Fuel Fiends” brings climate concerns into public view in New Haven. The piece highlights a creative local response to the climate crisis and public performance in the city.
Lillie Janice Brooks, 83
An obituary notes Lillie Janice Brooks’s service in various roles at Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church in New Haven. The remembrance reflects a local life and faith community connection in New Haven.
Yale Jackson veterans reflect on the meaning of Veterans Day
Yale Jackson students and faculty walked to a Veterans Day ceremony at Beinecke Plaza in New Haven. The piece shares reflections from Yale veterans on what the day means in New Haven.
SCSU honors founding coordinator of the campus Veterans Center
Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven honored longtime Veterans Center founding coordinator Jack Mordente during a Veterans Day event. The tribute recognized his decades of service to New Haven students and veterans at SCSU.