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An article from the Southside Papers describing the recent demographic and community changes of Park Street.

An editorial from the Southside Papers discussing the delay of the Vernon St. Garage.

This piece entitled “Aids” was created by Victor Pacheco in 1997. The mural features flags from a variety of countries, and depictions of different types of people. The mural has a note that reads, “Dedicated to those struggling with HIV or Aids” and…

An article from the Southside Papers announcing the grant for the construction of El Mercado.

This mural is a newer addition to the Frog Hollow neighborhood. The piece wraps around all sides of a local store called “Hermanas Grocery Store” and features multiple flags from Puerto Rico and The Dominican Republic.

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Pastor Roberto Calcano speaking about Reverend Julie Ramirez. Reverend Julie Ramirez was the founder of Faith Temple of the Assemblies of God and was a senior pastor for 53 years. She cared immensely for the Latinx population of Hartford and…

An article from the Southside Papers describing a new dry goods market on Park St.

This mural was designed by Lindaluz Carrillo during the beginning of the pandemic. She was inspired by Puerto Rican culture and wanted to make a mural that they people in the community could resonate with. She words present on the mural translate to…

An article from the Southside Papers announcing and describing El Mercado prior to its construction.

Eliana Sanchez owns the Montecarlo Bakery on Park Street in Frog Hollow with her cousin Estela Lopez. She opened the bakery in October of 2019. Eliana is a talented pastry and cake baker, while her cousin Estela does the more administrative side of…