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🗽 Black Patriots of 1776: A Forgotten Force in America’s Fight for Freedom
By the time the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, Black Americans—both free and enslaved—were already fighting, spying, building, and dying for a freedom that wasn’t guaranteed to them. During the Revolutionary War: Here are some of the Black heroes of 1776 and the Revolutionary era: 🩸 Crispus Attucks 🗡️ Peter Salem 🛡️ Salem Poor 🕵🏾♂️ James Armistead Lafayette 📝 Phyllis Wheatley…
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Waterbury Clemente 12U All-Stars Advance to Finals with Hard-Fought 3–2 Victory Over Seymour
WATERBURY, CT — The Clemente All Stars 12U squad is championship bound after a nail-biting 3–2 semifinal victory over a tough Seymour team on a stormy Thursday evening filled with drama, emotion, and clutch performances. After falling behind 1–0 early, the Waterbury-based All Stars refused to fold, battling back against not only a well-coached Seymour…
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How Will Waterbury Be Impacted By Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill if Passed?
✅ Waterbury Impact Summary: Impact Area Potential Effect in Waterbury Healthcare Coverage: More uninsured residents due to red tape & Medicaid cuts Food Security: SNAP reduction affecting low-income families Local Tax Relief: Minor tax benefit—unequal across income levels Clean Energy Jobs: Slower growth and fewer green projects Medical Services: Clinic/hospital funding stress, care delays 🔍…
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Waterbury, CT – 06702- One of Connecticut’s Poorest ZIP Code
By D.M.Livingston|Published Jun 2025 Updated Nov 23, 2025 7:38PM Walking Downtown Waterbury Once Makes Poverty Impossible to Ignore Step into 06702, and the city’s struggles are immediately visible. An endless choreography of survival plays out on streets lined with aging homes, worn sidewalks, and residents carrying the weight of systemic economic hardship. This is one…
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New Laws go into Effect on July 1, 2025 in CT
📅 What’s Changing on July 1, 2025—And Why It Matters in Waterbury Several dozen new Connecticut laws kick in alongside the new fiscal year. Let’s break down the top changes and how they’ll shape life—right here in Waterbury. 1. New Biennial Budget & $9.7 B Bond Package 2. Education Expansion: AAPI + Civics & Media Literacy 3. Tougher Street Takeover Laws…
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FADED- THE BARBERSHOPS – A LOST ATLANTIS
The Decline of the Inner‑City Barbershop: A Lost Classroom for Black Men For decades, the corner barbershop stood as more than a place for haircuts—it was a sanctuary for Black men. It served as an informal school: a space to exchange wisdom, debate ideas, find mentorship, and build trust. From Soulful Roots to “Super Business”…
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Breaking News: Shots Fired in Waterbury- ( Yet Again )
BREAKING NEWS: Shots Fired in Hillside — Suspect at Large This just in — courtesy of Rick Kuhlman. WATERBURY, CT — Police are responding to reports of shots fired in the Hillside neighborhood late this morning. Authorities say the incident occurred on Woodlawn Terrace, where shell casings were recovered at the scene. According to preliminary reports, the suspect fled the…
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Torrington Man Found Dead in Abandoned Waterbury Building, Police Investigating
Another Out-of-Towner, Another Tragedy in Waterbury By D.M. Livingston Waterbury, CT— Police are investigating the untimely death of 40-year-old Joseph McCarthy, a Torrington resident found dead Sunday evening inside an abandoned building on Cherry Street. According to authorities, there are no apparent suspicious circumstances at this time. The investigation is ongoing. But for those of…
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