Category: Commentary
09
Aug
Political Endorsements
by Kerri Ana Provost
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What are they worth? Two North Carolina State University studies showed that celebrity endorsement of candidates would more likely hurt than help the politician. The...
24
Jul
Still Wavy versus Jazzmania 2010
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Tianna Glass uses the term Jazzmania 2010 on her blog, so I’m borrowing it here to refer to both the Jazz festival last weekend as...
13
Jul
Pick Your (Political) Poison
by Kerri Ana Provost
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There’s something to be said for having a professional moderator at candidate forums. Tuesday evening’s State Senators & State Representatives Primary Candidate Forum at the...
10
Jul
1161 Main: Only One Part of the Downtown Blight Problem
by Kerri Ana Provost
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The demolition of the structure at 1161 Main Street will only be a success if what happens afterward is meaningful, expedient, and future-thinking. While the...
25
Jun
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Community and Food
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Community gardens are a valuable resource for those of us who have postage stamp (or smaller) yards. They provide a place for gardeners to relieve...
27
May
Do Hartford Residents Care About the City?
by Kerri Ana Provost
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This has been the question posed, but the definition of caring is one that I reject. The Courant has framed the issue as follows: Hartford...
29
Mar
Blaming Hartford Means Not Having to Examine Our Own Behaviors
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Sadly, another person has been killed after being hit by a vehicle. Instead of holding responsible the driver, the anonymous loudmouths who comment on most...
24
Mar
Lyric Theater Demolition: “Order Letter is Official and Cannot be Changed”
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Wednesday evening’s Frog Hollow NRZ meeting was full of irony. The meeting began with discussion about blighted properties, including the Capitol West building. While considering...
09
Mar
Whose Interests Are We Guarding?
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Other than the military personnel who are armed to the teeth with coffee and junkfood from Dunkin Donuts, I rarely see significant foot traffic near...
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