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By Mariana Silva
TRIBUNA NEWSPAPER- Mr. Sanchez, please tell us about your life journey and why you decided to come to the United States. DAVID SANCHEZ RESENDIZ – I am originally from Mexico and I came to this country in 1986, when I was 18 years old. I was living in Arizona where both of my older brothers…
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By P.J. Prunty
What happens when you put a sole piano — sans pianist — in a public space? International artist Luke Jerram was commissioned to find that out in Birmingham, UK, in 2008. He took the ivories to the streets for three weeks, and the result was “placemaking,” before the term was trendy. In those three weeks, more than…
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By Angela Barbosa
Many people want to start the New Year off by proclaiming, “This will be the year I lose weight and get in shape.” One thing that may help us commit to that resolution is joining a gym that values quality of service over membership numbers, giving clients the opportunity to enhance their state of fitness…
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Dear Editor, Don’t get bored this winter – make some simple and stylish outdoor furniture and yard décor for next summer’s outdoor gatherings! How? Come to a talk by woodwork artist Katie Jackson on Saturday, January 7th from 10:30am to noon at the Danbury Library and learn how you can do-it-yourself. In Ms. Jackson’s book, “Hand-Built Outdoor Furniture:…
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By Mariana Silva
Hope and dreams are renewed in every new year. Tribuna interviewed some residents and listened to their aspirations and wishes for 2017. For Rafael Lozano Caballero of Peru, there is no “bad” time and hope for better days is a constant in his life. “I always try to be hopeful about the future. I hope…
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By Emanuela Palmares
For our last issue of the year and with the New Year around the corner, Tribuna went out to the streets and asked readers their thoughts on the holiday season. For some, 2016 was a year taken over by divides, tensions and uncertainty. But for most, as you will read in our cover story, hope…
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By Western Connecticut Health Network
At a private reception at Norwalk Hospital on November 16, Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN) announced the creation of the Christian J. Trefz Family Endowed Chair in Global Health, the first of its kind in the State of Connecticut and one of only a few hospital-based endowed global health chairs in the nation. At the…
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By Alicia Ghio
Chocolate bark is an incredibly simple sweet holiday treat. All you need is 4 ingredients and about half an hour. It’s not only perfect to whip up as a last minute dessert for a holiday party or dinner, but it also makes a lovely gift. The beauty is that once you know the method for…
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By Anne Mead
The holiday season is in full swing: children show excitement when they see the lights on Main Street or Santa at the mall. Unfortunately, it is also a time when schedule changes may negatively affect the routines to which children are accustomed. However, there are ways to provide down time and activities that help calm…