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Every morning since 1975, Nancy Miller has clocked in at the McDonald’s on North Colony Street — the same place she first walked into as a young mother looking for a part-time job...

For many Choate boarders, being far from home means missing the warmth of family.  To bring that sense of connection to campus, Tessa Wilhelm ’27 founded...

Located in the heart of Wallingford, Vinny’s Deli has long been known for its hearty sandwiches and welcoming atmosphere. Beyond its classic subs, however, Vinny’s has also...

It’s Monday morning, and The Choate News has hit the Dining Hall tables. Over the course of the school day, the 1,300 copies of the paper will cover everywhere from Lanphier Cafe to Carr Hall. Mr. Blaze Garbatini, on behalf of the Valley Publishing Company, marks the start of the paper’s journey.

Around every seven years, Choate faculty have the opportunity to take a term off for sabbatical. For many, the break is a chance to explore hidden talents, rediscover old passions, and return to campus with fresh perspectives.

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect pumpkin to carve for Halloween, craving fresh apple cider donuts, or simply seeking escape from campus life, Connecticut fall means farm season...

Many Choate students have likely heard of Malala Yousafzai’s famous quote: “One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world.” However, few understand the gravity of and the context behind her words...

The familiar ambiance of blasting music, gathered crowds cheering on the 5K race, children marveling at the magic show, and locals enjoying the sights and smells of downtown encapsulate Celebrate Wallingford — one of the most anticipated community events...

From giant pumpkin records of more than 2,000 pounds to classic rock music, the annual Durham Fair offered something for many crowds. For four days, from September 25–28, the quiet town of Durham...

Neil’s Donuts, a longtime favorite in Wallingford for its donuts, pastries, and sandwiches, recently received national recognition when Yelp named it one of the “Best Coffee Shops in America...

In the span of three hours and with over 9,000 slices of pizza, New Haven made history during its most recent annual Cycling Grand Prix and A-1 Toyota Apizza Feast...

Fall comes with many changes: a new school year, the cold, and most importantly, the frenzy of specialty fall drinks. From pumpkin spice to apple cider, fall brings about a whole new taste to the beverage world...

At North Colony Road, a cafe filled with jazz music has the aroma of freshly baked pizza, bagels, and steaming coffee weaving through the air...

Wallingford voters face a choice in this fall’s mayoral election: incumbent Republican Mayor Mr. Vincent Cervoni, who points to steady modernization and business recruitment to ease the tax load, or Democratic challenger Ms. Alida Cella...

On January 29, House Bill 6804 was introduced by Connecticut Representative Ms. Mary Muchinsky, which aims to “eliminate any property tax exemption applicable to faculty or staff housing at private secondary educational institutions...”