In Connecticut, it’s state law to screen children for lead exposure twice before they turn 3 years old. But the public health department says only about half get those two screenings. Health workers and advocates who met in Hartford Tuesday say that’s a problem in a state with an older housing stock.
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Democrat Jahana Hayes Goes ‘Full Steam’ In Historic Race For Congress
Team Hayes brought out the bullhorn. A League of Women Voters debate was starting in an hour in Danbury, Conn., so a crew of volunteers set up on the side of the road, waving campaign signs at passing cars and chanting about change. “Who’s going to bring it? Jahana!” the cheer went. Volunteer Mary Weber, 66, […]
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‘Not Going Anywhere’: Hartford Youth Group Finds Voice In Fight Against Gun Violence
Gunfire brought chaos to the West Indian Day Parade in Hartford a decade ago. Some parade goers assumed fireworks — until they saw a kid on the ground. His head was soaked with blood. “All I remember is just running,” Tyrek Marquez, 17, said on a recent morning. “Then after that, it was blank.” The […]
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At This Hartford School, Welcoming Puerto Rican Evacuees Is Personal
A sprightly “Good morning!” awaited students and parents who approached Sanchez Elementary School on the Friday before spring break.
