Month: December 2008
19
Dec
Public Hearing (for real this time)
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Before the charter revision commission public hearing was called to order, I overheard a few people on the commission discussing last week’s meeting amongst themselves....
16
Dec
Effects of the Economy on Hartford
by Kerri Ana Provost
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This Friday, from noon until 1:30, there will be a discussion titled “Strategies to Assure that Basic Human Needs Sustained During Recession & Economic Downturn”...
12
Dec
Christmastime in the City
by Kerri Ana Provost
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This glowing nativity lacks a baby Jesus. Instead, the solemn-yet-glowing Biblical figures stand in awe of a water fountain and a camel. This is located...
11
Dec
“Take as long as you need to complete this task” —Mayor Eddie Perez
by Kerri Ana Provost
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On Wednesday evening, the public was invited to contribute our two cents on the discussion regarding the Hartford Charter Revision. Commissioners include Richard Wareing (Chair),...
09
Dec
Poverty Initiative
by Kerri Ana Provost
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A panel is scheduled to discuss “Fighting Poverty and Expanding Opportunity in Hartford” at Congregation Tikvoh Chadoshoh in Bloomfield from 1:30-4pm on Sunday, December 14th....
08
Dec
Snow Ball: A Little of Everything
by Kerri Ana Provost
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The Warehouse–a new venue in Parkville at 45 Bartholomew Avenue– will be hosting the Snow Ball on December 13th and 14th. There will be art...
08
Dec
A New Chapter for the Courant
by Kerri Ana Provost
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From the source: CHICAGO, December 8, 2008 — Tribune Company today announced that it is voluntarily restructuring its debt obligations under the protection of Chapter...
05
Dec
Stalling Progress: Transportation in Connecticut
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Armando Carbonell reports in the Boston Globe that President-Elect Obama plans to invest in public works, potentially creating 30,000-40,000 new jobs; Carbonell points out that...
05
Dec
Sparkly Things
by Kerri Ana Provost
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These first seven photos were taken at the Wadsworth Atheneum’s Phoenix Art After Hours. The Festival of Trees & Traditions will be on display until...