Month: January 2012
13
Jan
Restaurant Ratings
by Kerri Ana Provost
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The installment of letter grades on restaurant windows and doors recently has created confusion, even though the ordinance responsible for this was adopted and in...
13
Jan
What’s Behind the Mantel?
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Back in 2002, when Abercrombie & Fitch sold thong underwear for children, many understandably interpreted this as the beginning of the erosion of America’s moral...
12
Jan
Scenes from the Sidewalk: Installment 38
by Kerri Ana Provost
4 Comments
A little fashion spotted on Lewis Street
11
Jan
Commentary Community Cultural Interest Design Downtown Environmental Interest Hartford Parks Transportation
iQuilt: Dotting i’s
by Kerri Ana Provost
17 Comments
As barrels of trash heaved into the pond in Bushnell Park remain there for nearly a week and as the water feature in the playground...
11
Jan
Access Commentary Cultural Interest Design Downtown Environmental Interest Hartford Parks Transportation
Walking Tour of Bushnell Park
by Kerri Ana Provost
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There was a lot of buzz yesterday about the iQuilt project, which many had not heard of despite it being in existence since 2008. One...
09
Jan
On Residents’ Minds
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Although City Council took its first official action of 2012 last week, Monday evening was its first regular (read: not accompanied by ceremony) meeting. The...
09
Jan
Scenes from the Sidewalk: Installment 37
by Kerri Ana Provost
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“There should be fewer bailouts for the auto industry” said the man who built this temporary tower of blocks in Minuteman Park last weekend.
09
Jan
Hartford on the Phone on The Image, Deconstructed
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Local photographer Bettina Hansen has been interviewed by The Image, Deconstructed for her series of black and white photographs taken around Hartford using nothing more...
06
Jan
Feliz Día de Reyes
by Kerri Ana Provost
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With schools closed today for the holiday, many families lined Park Street to watch the small parade. The “three kings” riding camels were the highlight....