Tempered enthusiasm, yet high hopes
WASHINGTON — When President Barack Obama concluded his inaugural address, Joe Halloran grinned at his wife, Barbara Henry, and let out a sigh of awe. Through the speech, the two had glanced at each...
View ArticleObama sworn in for second term
WASHINGTON — Barack Hussein Obama took the oath of office on Monday in front of hundreds of thousands of onlookers, publicly beginning his second term as president of the United States. While the...
View ArticleCharter commission takes public input
New Haven’s Charter Revision Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday to give citizens a chance to voice their opinions about how the city’s charter should be revised. Roughly 20 people testified at...
View ArticleState housing department head appointed
Gov. Dannel Malloy announced last week his nomination of Evonne M. Klein to lead the state’s new Department of Housing. Malloy plans to consolidate the state’s housing programs under the new agency,...
View ArticleFollowing hearings, charter revision moves forward
New Haven’s Charter Revision Commission met Tuesday night for the first time since concluding four public hearings and one briefing from city administration. The evening meeting lasted about an hour...
View ArticleAldermen begin budget planning
The Board of Aldermen’s finance committee met Thursday evening in City Hall to begin reviewing budget proposals from each city department for the coming fiscal year. The 6:00 p.m. meeting was the first...
View ArticleTorrington rape case attracts media attention
Torrington, Conn., a town only 40 miles north of New Haven, has attracted major media attention during the last month for a statutory rape case. In late February, two 18-year-old members of Torrington...
View ArticleWith fifth store, froyo war grows
For New Haven’s frozen yogurt stores, the competition is heating up. While no definite date has been set, Pinkberry plans to open a store at 1064 Chapel St. sometime in mid-to-late October, according...
View ArticleCity attracts food trucks
New Haven foodies these days have plenty of reasons to rejoice. Food trucks and carts have maintained a presence in downtown New Haven, but their numbers have grown over the last several years. Many of...
View ArticleJ. Press demolition discussed
City officials held a planning meeting on Wednesday afternoon with representatives of J. Press to discuss the planned demolition of the store’s York Street location this March. The building, located at...
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