Staff and Volunteers of CT Food Bank distribute food. Photo Courtesy of Connecticut Food Bank As unemployment rates skyrocket across the nation, more and more families are left worried about their next meals. Consequently, food banks are struggling to meet the demand that follows, with some being forced to turnRead More

As Covid-19 continues to send shock-waves throughout the world, many have started initiatives to help with the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE). In New Haven, local residents have started a campaign called “PPE for CT” to contribute toward the cause. Spearheaded by Hopkins School Modern Language Department Chair Ms.Read More

Launched in late March, the Wallingford YMCA’s “Letters of Kindness” project aims to spread hope and support to local high- risk citizens during his pandemic. The campaign delivers student-written letters to patients and elderly residents in self-isolation at Gaylord Hospital and Masonicare. Delivering upon the organization’s mission, the YMCA strivesRead More

On March 20, New Haven Mayor Mr. Justin Elicker contacted Yale University and the University of New Haven (UNH) about assisting efforts against Covid-19 by offering dorms to first responders and healthcare workers who have vulnerable family members, are awaiting test results, or have been exposed to the virus. FearingRead More

In an effort to support frontline workers, local Chinese-Americans in Cheshire have been making and collecting large quantities of personal protective equipment (PPE). The Tan family began the project in early March in light of the racism that many Chinese-Americans have been facing during the Covid-19 pandemic. “We learned howRead More

In an effort to support local health care workers, Xavier High School sophomore Mitchell Wollen is spreading appreciation with his project, “Hearts for Healthcare Helpers” (HHH). The project began in early April, soon after the number of Covid-19 patients began to surge in Connecticut, increasing demand for medical assistance. Wollen,Read More

Stay-at-home orders have been issued, indefinite quarantines have been established, and schools across the nation have closed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In Wallingford, schools have also been making adjustments to face the impacts of the pandemic, introducing a new system of distance learning for students. Because of Read More

Simpson Court has seen few cars in recent weeks.Photo by Peter DiNatale/The Choate News Amid the global coronavirus pandemic, all local restaurants have been ordered by the Connecticut Governor’s Office to stay closed and operate on a takeout and pickup-only basis until at least April 30. This decision follows similarRead More

Gov. Ned Lamont speaks in response to COVID-19 public health concerns, and a local health care worker adjusts his mask at Hartford Hospital. Photos courtesy of Hartford Courant The streets of Connecticut stay empty as silence falls over the once busy schools, shops, and restaurants. In just over a month sinceRead More