Hamden Quinnipiac News Network

Classroom-run newsroom based on Quinnipiac’s campus covering news affecting Quinnipiac, Hamden and its surrounding areas.

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Climate change makes an impact across the world. Connecticut has seen wildfires, flooding and poor air quality due to low precipitation and high temperatures. These effects of climate change have put a strain on Hamden.

✍ by Carleigh Beck

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Hidden in basements of pizza shops and community centers is an unknown community of music lovers and artists. Although the scene does not focus on monetary gain, it is rich in history and culture throughout Connecticut.

Written by Emma Dinnan

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On May 9, 2022, 15-year-old Elijah ‘Eli’ Gomez was shot and killed on the Farmington Canal Trail.

Despite this tragedy, Gomez’s aunt turned her sadness and anger into building the healing organization, Eli’s Garden of Healing.

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Youth sports participation across the country is dropping. Here in Hamden, a select few are still trying to protect what makes town sports special.

HQNN's @ColinKennedy__ dives into how Hamden is trying to protect the "purity" of town sports.

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Each year in September, millions of families across the nation get their children ready for school. While students worry about classroom work, some parents have their own worries— paying for their students’ lunch.

Written by Michael Singer

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Books & Company, a local bookstore, will be closing on Jan. 15, 2025 — after providing the Hamden community with books, coffee and entertainment for 30 years.

✍️ by Samantha Nunez

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In 2021, Connecticut passed its “nickel-per-nip” program. The money from the program is designed to support the collection and proper disposal of “nip” bottles.

Written by Emma Dinnan and Amanda Morris

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Election Day has arrived, and Americans nationwide are heading to the polls today to vote for the next President of the United States.

Click below for live updates throughout the day.

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On Tuesday, Americans nationwide will head to the polls to cast their ballots, choosing the next President of the United States.

Hamden residents will come out in droves to the nine voting sites across town.

Written by: @ColinKennedy__

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The tennis courts at Hamden High School are set to be restored following a $152,000 donation from Quinnipiac University.

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Throughout the month of October, Quinnipiac Athletics has been honoring Breast Cancer Awareness month through its initiative “QU Fights Cancer” at various women’s competitions.

Written by Colin Kennedy

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The Best Video Film & Cultural Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary at the start of 2025. Since its opening, it has been serving coffee, hosting events and, of course, films to the community.

Written by Michael Singer and Emma Dinnan

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Last July, the town of Hamden and Noble Energy announced the construction of a new gas station and apartment building at 3311 Whitney Ave.

But construction had stalled — for almost an entire year.

Written by Colin Kennedy

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For the first time in a general election, Connecticut is offering early voting for two weeks prior to Election Day. Polls opened at the Miller Memorial Library in Hamden on Monday.

Written by: Emma Dinnan, Carleigh Beck, and Samantha Nunez

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Local eateries took the time this past week to participate in the 12th annual Hamden Restaurant Week, sponsored by Bankwell. The 14 participants offered a variety of discounted meals and limited-time deals.

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The Hamden Registrar of Voters and the League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven hosted a coffee hour event on Oct. 19 at the Miller Memorial Library.

Written by Samantha Nunez

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On Oct. 12, Hamden residents gathered together to paint rocks in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

Click the link below to find out more about Kindness Rocks. Written by HQNN's Carleigh Beck and Emma Dinnan.

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The Southern Connecticut Scrabble Club comes together to play the popular board game every other Tuesday at the North Haven Barnes & Noble.

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Sleeping Giant State Park recognized its 100th anniversary Oct. 12. An estimated 6,000 visitors made their way to celebrate the day.

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August Della Donna, a senior creative writing student at Quinnipiac University, worked this summer for Hamden Youth Services Bureau to bring a creative lens to the town programs.

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