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Only Bright Spot in a Dark Day
During a difficult workday, Bogui ETTE paused at Shell Beach in East Haven to admire the sunset—a brief moment of beauty before returning to work.
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An Evening Reset at Gulf Beach
By: George Morgan Jr.Location: Gulf Beach, MilfordPhoto or story date: June, 2026 Taken on a Monday evening in June after a long and challenging day at work. A friend and I decided to enjoy the view, the breeze, and the smell of the beach. Taking moments to take in our surroundings can be an incredible…
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Contributor Guide: Sharing a Community Memory
A family recollection and a confirmed date can both belong in a city story, but they are not the same kind of evidence. Keeping that distinction visible helps readers trust what they read.
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Contributor Guide: Creating a Local Photo Essay
A row of windows or a familiar bus stop can say more than a skyline. Build a photo essay around the details that show how a place is lived in.
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Start With the Block You Know
A neighborhood story does not need a sweeping premise. Start with a place you return to, a detail you keep noticing, and the people who can help put it in context.
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Holding the Sunset at East Rock
Newly married, a sunset hike at East Rock Park became one of our first memories together in New Haven. Photo and memory by JR · October 6, 2026.