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“Gardeners’ Exchange” Grows In The Hill

by Allan Appel The New Haven independent Krista, Brooklyn, and Byron Crosdale beside the seed library catalogue that started it all! About three years ago Byron Crosdale was visiting the Hill’s Wilson Branch Library on a regular visit, not looking for anything particularly related to gardening, when he discovered that branch’s remarkable “seed library.” That’s the collection of books on gardening, tip...

City On Tap To Receive $19.8M State Boost

by Thomas Breen The New Haven independent New Haven is slated to receive an extra $19.8 million in state aid — including $7.6 million for the city’s schools — as part of a budget deal newly struck by the governor and state lawmakers. That expected financial boost from Hartford comes as...

“Checkmate!” High Schoolers Compete In Inaugural Citywide Chess Tournament

by Lisa Reisman The New Haven independent Ziggy Gleason with Jesus Andino. Coaches, female competitors, and guests, including HSC chess coach Laura Labucki; Marina Kroopneck, math teacher and host of chess club at New Haven Academy; Omnia Agour, New Haven Academy; Ciana Robinson, New Haven Academy; Jacqueline Bracey, honorary guest; Juliette...

Alders Press LCI On Family-Relocation Budget

by Dereen Shirnekhi The New Haven independent Dixwell Alder Jeanette Morrison: “The places in your budget are places I would rather stay outside than go inside.” As Dixwell Alder Jeanette Morrison looked at the Livable City Initiative’s proposed budget breakdown for the next fiscal year, she had a question for the...

Advocates To Alders: “Will You Feed New Haven?”

by Jordan Allyn The New Haven independent A full house in the Aldermanic Chamber. Nearly two dozen food-aid advocates testified before the Board of Alders Finance Committee Wednesday evening to call on the city to restore money for feeding the hungry to next year’s budget. Wearing t-shirts bearing the words “Hungry for...

The church where MLK gave his final speech is getting a $1.2 million renovation

by ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Mason Temple, a church in Memphis where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final...

Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as U.S. remembers the American Revolution

by MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press The Lexington Minutemen are marking the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington in Massachusetts on Saturday, as they do every...

Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

by GERALD IMRAY Associated Press MUXIMA, Angola (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday recalled the “sorrow and great suffering” Angolans endured for centuries, as...

W.E.B. Du Bois Exhibit Lands at a DAMA, Bringing a 125-Year-Old Vision Back to Atlanta

THE ATLANTA VOICE — Discover “W.E.B. Du Bois Revisited: Reimagining Du Bois’ Exhibit of American Negroes” at ADAMA, an exhibit pairing historical photos by...

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

by Associated Press   Cole Tomas Allen appeared in court to face federal charges after the chaotic encounter Saturday that resulted in shots being fired,...

Community Week NYC looks to fight social isolation, one gathering at a time

Over the last few years, social isolation has become a growing health concern. According to a 2025 report from the World Health Organization, 1...

Larry Scott Blackmon: A civic leader (with a famous name) providing spaces for NYC’s Black men

by JASON PONTEROTTO Larry Scott Blackmon considers himself a connector. He has spent several decades in government affairs and civic leadership, and his resume shows...

The dark history behind the $9M African Landing Memorial Plaza dedicated at Fort Monroe, Virginia

 by Mildred Europa Taylor, Face2faceAfrica.com Community members in Hampton, Virginia, were joined by state leaders to dedicate the African Landing Memorial Plaza, a new Virginia memorial that...
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NHPD Looks To Grow Bike Beats

by Thomas Breen The New Haven independent Evolution barber shop’s Javier Sanchez: “This is perfect.” Perry Flowers to Cohen: Great respect for your dad. Officer Derek Cohen, Jr. pedaled east on Grand...

“Gardeners’ Exchange” Grows In The Hill

by Allan Appel The New Haven independent Krista, Brooklyn, and Byron Crosdale beside the seed library catalogue that started it all! About three years ago Byron Crosdale was visiting the Hill’s...

City On Tap To Receive $19.8M State Boost

by Thomas Breen The New Haven independent New Haven is slated to receive an extra $19.8 million in state aid — including $7.6 million for the city’s schools — as...

“Checkmate!” High Schoolers Compete In Inaugural Citywide Chess Tournament

by Lisa Reisman The New Haven independent Ziggy Gleason with Jesus Andino. Coaches, female competitors, and guests, including HSC chess coach Laura Labucki; Marina Kroopneck, math teacher and host of chess...

Alders Press LCI On Family-Relocation Budget

by Dereen Shirnekhi The New Haven independent Dixwell Alder Jeanette Morrison: “The places in your budget are places I would rather stay outside than go inside.” As Dixwell Alder Jeanette Morrison...

Advocates To Alders: “Will You Feed New Haven?”

by Jordan Allyn The New Haven independent A full house in the Aldermanic Chamber. Nearly two dozen food-aid advocates testified before the Board of Alders Finance Committee Wednesday evening to call...

Dwight Looks To The Present, Plans For The Future

by Abiba Biao The New Haven independent Dwight Community Management Team member Kate Walton and Yale MBA candidate Amanda Almeida. Edgewood Alder Evette Hamilton at the youth and seniors table. Concerned with...

Bus-Budget Deficit Rx: Send Kids To School Near Home?

by Maya McFadden The New Haven independent Mayor Elicker (right), with Supt. Negrón and school board VP Matt Wilcox: “I think the challenge here is that we have decided as...

Teen And Young Adult Offenders Could Gain Early Parole Eligibility Under Bill Passed By Senate Tuesday

by Donald Eng CTNewsJunkie HARTFORD, CT — More people who committed crimes as teens and young adults could be eligible for early release under legislation that passed the Senate Tuesday...

Safe Haven Law Sees 60th Infant Surrendered In 25 Years

by Donald Eng CTNewsJunkie HARTFORD, CT — Supporters of the state’s Safe Haven Act for Newborns celebrated a major milestone Wednesday, as the 60th newborn was surrendered under the program...

CT Cities, Towns In Line For $270M More State Funding

by Donald Eng HARTFORD, CT — Towns and cities in Connecticut could get a break in their municipal budgets under a plan Gov. Ned Lamont announced Tuesday that would provide...

MAYOR ELICKERS ANNOUNCES THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN JOINS OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS URGING THE COURT TO PRESERVE VISIBLE IDENTIFICATION LAW FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

28 cities, counties and leaders across 10 states push to protect residents from widespread confusion, public safety risks posed by anonymous policing by ICE. Connecticut state legislature considering similar legislation,...
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The church where MLK gave his final speech is getting a $1.2 million renovation

by ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Mason Temple, a church in Memphis where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech, will be upgraded with...

Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as U.S. remembers the American Revolution

by MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press The Lexington Minutemen are marking the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington in Massachusetts on Saturday, as they do every...

Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

by GERALD IMRAY Associated Press MUXIMA, Angola (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday recalled the “sorrow and great suffering” Angolans endured for centuries, as...

W.E.B. Du Bois Exhibit Lands at a DAMA, Bringing a 125-Year-Old Vision Back to Atlanta

THE ATLANTA VOICE — Discover “W.E.B. Du Bois Revisited: Reimagining Du Bois’ Exhibit of American Negroes” at ADAMA, an exhibit pairing historical photos by...

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

by Associated Press   Cole Tomas Allen appeared in court to face federal charges after the chaotic encounter Saturday that resulted in shots being fired,...

Community Week NYC looks to fight social isolation, one gathering at a time

Over the last few years, social isolation has become a growing health concern. According to a 2025 report from the World Health Organization, 1...

Larry Scott Blackmon: A civic leader (with a famous name) providing spaces for NYC’s Black men

by JASON PONTEROTTO Larry Scott Blackmon considers himself a connector. He has spent several decades in government affairs and civic leadership, and his resume shows...

The dark history behind the $9M African Landing Memorial Plaza dedicated at Fort Monroe, Virginia

 by Mildred Europa Taylor, Face2faceAfrica.com Community members in Hampton, Virginia, were joined by state leaders to dedicate the African Landing Memorial Plaza, a new Virginia memorial that...

Royal Reflections for Howard University as King Charles III Visits America

By Cedric Mobley As King Charles III visits Washington, D.C. this week, there is at least one part of the nation’s capital he is already...
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