August 27th, 2025, The Arts Paper, by Sebastian Wilds- The following citizen contribution comes from Sebastian Wilds, who is a member of Six Figure DJs. Last Wednesday, Connecticut witnessed something that had never been done before at this level: The MixOff.
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August 21st, 2025, The Arts Paper, by Jarelis Calderon- Under a canopy of string lights and an open evening sky, people from all walks of life gathered on a wide, outdoor patio, drawn together by the rhythms of salsa music pulsing through the warm air. The class was free, open to anyone willing to move, and filled with nothing but good energy. That was the scene on a recent Tuesday, as New Haven salsera, beer brewer and Renaissance woman Alisa Bowens-Mercado led “Salsa Under the Stars” on the Westville Central Patio.
August 28, 2025, The New Haven Independent, by Mona Mahadevan- "More than three dozen Westville residents packed Coogan Pavilion to demand that city officials and police officers step up enforcement against rule-breaking smoke shops. Frustration ran high Wednesday night as neighbors questioned why well-known problem stores are still open for business. Westville Alders Adam Marchand, Richard Furlow, and Amy Marx joined city Health Department Director Maritza Bond and Assistant Corporation Counsel Michael Pinto in fielding complaints.



