Monica Disare
Staff Reporter
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City youth face uphill battle

On Jan. 18, DataHaven released the results of the largest community well-being survey of its kind for New Haven and its surrounding suburbS.

Three New Haven restaurants fail inspections

Consult this blog post before venturing into New Haven to grab your next meal. Three restaurants in the Elm City — Great Wall on Whalley […]

Board of Ed makeup hangs in balance

The announcement that Mayor John DeStefano Jr. will not seek an 11th term in office comes amidst the possibility of change in the Board of Education.

Town-gown thrives under partnership

University President Richard Levin and Mayor John DeStefano Jr.’s historic 20-year partnership will come to an end this year.

Latest school rankings show mixed improvements

New Haven Public Schools unveiled the latest iteration of school rankings at Monday’s Board of Education meeting.

Chipotle to open next week

Chipotle will open its New Haven branch next Tuesday, Jan. 29, a representative for Chipotle has confirmed to the News. The popular Mexican grill, which […]

New Haven graduation rates jump

On Tuesday, New Haven Public Schools announced one of its most tangible signs of improvement since its School Change initiative began about three years ago.

Activists seek immigration reform

“Dreamers” gathered in front of New Haven’s federal courthouse yesterday to rally for comprehensive immigration reform.

Keeping Promises

College banners hung from the gym ceiling: Yale alongside Rutgers. Michigan State vying with Princeton. Northwestern. Temple. Duke. Syracuse. Penn State. Seated below them were students who attend Hill Central School, a New Haven pre-k through eighth-grade institution. Each Hill Central student held a smaller flag, celebrating a different college. Looking out from the stage, Connecticut Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor called what he saw “a storm of miracles and magic.”

Education reform receives boost from Gates Foundation

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has jumped on board the Elm City’s efforts to enact education reform through teacher development, giving the city a […]

Influenza hits the Elm City

An uncharacteristically high number of Connecticut residents are suffering from the virus.