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State may reduce penalty for possession of small amount of marijuana

Possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana may soon no longer be a crime in Connecticut. While the State House of Representatives has […]

Morehead faces challenger in Ward 22

Dixwell resident Jeanette Morrison announced Friday that she will challenge Ward 22 Alderman Greg Morehead in his run for a third term. A lifelong resident […]

‘Bitsie’ Clark to step down in Ward 7; endorses Yale alum to replace her

Ward 7 Alderwoman Frances “Bitsie” Clark announced today that she will not seek a fifth term. Clark, who has represented much of the city’s downtown […]

Rematch for Ward 9 candidates

East Rock’s Ward 9, home to many Yale graduate students and faculty, is set for another heated campaign season. Current alderman Matt Smith ’98 eked […]

Second dining hall worker to run for office

Another Yale dining hall worker will be on the ballot this fall. Tyisha Walker, a cook’s helper at the pizza station in Commons and steward […]

Third challenger hopes to unseat DeStefano

A third challenger emerged Friday in the race to unseat Mayor John DeStefano Jr. in his bid for a record tenth term in office. Former […]

Goldfield faces challenger in Ward 29

The President of the Board of Aldermen, Ward 29 Alderman Carl Goldfield, will face a challenger from one of Yale’s unions when he runs for […]

State DREAM Act passes

A bill that makes undocumented students in Connecticut eligible for in-state tuition at state colleges was passed Tuesday. The state Senate approved the bill, a […]

Calder creates controversy in Ward 2

A political controversy is brewing in Ward 2, home to many off-campus Yale students. Current alderwoman Gina Calder ’03 EPH ’08 announced May 3 that […]

City passes budget

The city’s 2011-2012 budget passed the Board of Aldermen Monday night by a vote of 23 to 3. In a meeting less than half the […]

Tony Dawson running to unseat DeStefano

Tony Dawson, a civil rights activist and former 16-year alderman, is the latest candidate to jump into the mayoral race. On the steps of City […]