Month: February 2011
18
Feb
Update on Putnam Heights Fire
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Nine families were displaced by Wednesday evening’s fire on Putnam Heights. Some of these families are from a neighboring house that firefighters “borrowed” to attack...
17
Feb
Unifying the State Capitol District
by Kerri Ana Provost
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“Something really fantastic needs to happen here” was the sentiment expressed during the “Greening America’s Capitals” workshops that took place this week. Back in November,...
17
Feb
Matrix and Monet
by Kerri Ana Provost
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The click of heels against the floors has normally been the only sound during my sporadic weekday visits to the Wadsworth Atheneum. This afternoon’s visit...
15
Feb
Casa Linda: February 15, 2011
by Kerri Ana Provost
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This home is located in the South West neighborhood, an area that is primarily residential.
14
Feb
Protesting Student Deportation
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Three values that seem to transcend all cultures are that of respecting one’s parents, working hard, and achieving an education. Despite doing all of these...
14
Feb
Place this Place
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Where was this photograph taken? Need a hint? Check out the Hartford.com photo below for a slightly different angle.
12
Feb
Mandatory Minimums for Youth
by Kerri Ana Provost
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The Hartford school system has been no stranger to controversy. There’s the achievement gap, illiteracy and drop out rates, and racial isolation. There were bonuses...
09
Feb
Leverage of Flakes
by Kerri Ana Provost
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On Tuesday, without any commentary, the Hartford Cityline blog posted a press release issued by Kelvin Roldán, who is currently serving as the State Representative...
08
Feb
Casa Linda: February 8, 2011
by Kerri Ana Provost
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This fuchsia house is not far from the Lyceum Resource and Conference Center. It’s on a woefully forgotten street, despite its proximity to an elementary...
07
Feb
Close to the Knives
by Kerri Ana Provost
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“I want to throw up because we’re supposed to quietly and politely make house in this killing machine called America and pay taxes to support...