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Commuters at a bus station walk on Monday below a screen showing Brazil’s former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, and current President Jair Bolsonaro, both of whom are running for president, and the news that the previous day’s election results have lead to a second round in Brasilia, Brazil. The second round of the Brazilian elections takes place on Oct. 30. Eraldo Peres, Associated Press

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Shamir McDaniel and fiance Kiara Castro-Lebrón smile with son Shaheed McDaniel, 2, at their Meriden residence on Aug. 26. The family won a hotel stay in the Dominican Republic during the 55th annual Meriden Puerto Rican Festival. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
MERIDEN — The decision to fill out a survey at last month’s 55th Meriden Puerto Rican Festival in Hubbard Park proved lucky for Ki ...
At right: Community members come together to raise awareness about the All of Us Research Program in Chicago.
MERIDEN – Daisy Burgos is one in a million – or hopes to be. In 2019, Burgos participated in an All of Us, a national research pro ...
(Left to right) Qiheng Hu, Owen Sun, Jeffery Yam and Dahong Sun at the Master’s Manna clothing drive in Wallingford on Monday.  Crystal Elescano, Record-Journal
WALLINGFORD— Master’s Manna is hosting a massive multi-ton new and gently used clothing and shoe distribution this week.The distri ...
Rev. Jimmy Diaz, left, Kevin Adorno, center, and Cesar Adorno at a community resource fair on the Meriden Green Saturday. The event was organized by the nonprofit Backyard Worship Sessions. Crystal Elescano, Record-Journal. 
MERIDEN — When Cesar Adorno started Backyard Worship Sessions with his cousin Kevin Adorno he knew that giving back to the communi ...
Roberto Alfaro holds his recently-published book “Fighting Through the Hurdles of my Life.”
HAMDEN — Personal stories about overcoming struggles and the ways in which they led Roberto Alfaro to be successful, recently insp ...
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Paleteria Rey Azteca in Wallingford is one of the businesses participating in the first El Sabor Latino de Connecticut Expo Fest in Meriden next month. Record-Journal file photo
MERIDEN — Live music, food trucks and crafts will be highlighted at the first El Sabor Latino de Connecticut Expo Fest on Sept. 4 ...
Juan Carlos Pereañez, co-owner of Los Parceros, a new restaurant at 253 S. Colony Road in Wallingford. The menu features Ecuadorian and Colombian dishes. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
WALLINGFORD — Los Parceros Restaurant, owned by the Colombian brothers Juan Carlos and Juan Esteban Pereañez, relies on the strong ...
Police Chief Roberto Rosado stands in his office at the Meriden Police Department on Aug. 11. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
MERIDEN — Roberto Rosado, who became the city’s police chief two years ago, walked into the department with a lot of goals, some ...
Dante Valentin, 6, and brother Cooper, 3, of Meriden, sport new backpacks while walking along the stadium seating at the amphitheater on the Meriden Green. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
MERIDEN — Juan Manuel Rios, 9, opened his new red backpack with relish. “¡No Manches!” he exclaimed in Spanish. “There’s a lot of ...
HARTFORD – The Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Parade and Festival del Coquí returns to Bushnell Park this Sunday after a two year ...
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