Dateline New Haven | Paul Bass

Dixwell Management Team Chair Nina Silva and Newhallville Management Team Chair Kim harris talk about the neighborhood.

Fair Haven Community Management Team Chair Diane Ecton, diversity trainer Pat Boozer, and Newhallville Management Team Chair and citywide "One City" organizer Kim Harris discuss the plans and issues percolating in the neighborhood.

AFSCME's Larry Dorman and SEIU's Rick Melita reflect on King's labor legacy 50 years after his assassination.

Diane Brown and Elsie Chapman discuss the campaign to raise $2 million for the new Stetson Branch Library in Dixwell.

Hartford's mayor discusses his "exploratory" campaign for governor.

Hill Health Center CEO Michael Taylor and Fair Haven Health Center CEO Suzanne Lagarde discuss the proposed new primary care center they're hoping to build and operate with Yale-New Haven Hospital.

State rep discusses his "exploratory" quest for state attorney general.

City's economic development chief discusses upcoming projects in town in 2018.

The master musicians prepare for their popular local annual Christmas Eve bluegrass and Christmas Day klezmer shows.

A local vegan powerhouse describes the growing movement in the area and upcoming events.

A man who has studied urban policy in New Haven and played music here for more than a half-century reflects on the changing city -- and how music fits into the picture.

State Rep. Roland Lemar discusses why he voted against the state budget, opposes a proposed moratorium on renovating SROs in New Haven; and discusses Democrats' prospects in 2018.

Guest host Brian Slattery sat down with actor George Guidall to talk about Long Wharf Theatre's upcoming production of The Chosen, a play adapted by Aaron Posner from the novel by Chaim Potok, and the questions it raises about Jewish culture and who gets to define it.

New Haven's new "Bank On" fellow discusses efforts to get more people bank accounts and financial advice so they dont' get ripped off by payday lenders.

Access CT Health CEO Jim Wadleigh discusses efforts to sign up people in Connecticut for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, as an open enrollment period begins.

The hot local band discusses its new album, "Everybody Knows."

Deborah Epstein and Jonathan Garfinkle discuss efforts by Jewish Family Services to make sure that hundreds of hungry local kids get fed.

Hamden Democratic legislative candidate Justin Farmer and New Haven "Housing Not Jail" homeless-march organizer Quentin Staggers talk about their activism.

Is parking the new "n" word in New Haven? Babz Rawls-Ivy and her fellow pundits look at the story behind the headlines.

The Independent's Allan Appel discusses and reads from his wonderful new novel, The Book of Norman.