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The Sup New Haven Register

No. 252 · Back IssueWednesday, September 9, 2026

The weather that morning: Fair skies and 65°, 79° by afternoon — fine weather for a stroll on the Green. · Sun rises 6:25 a.m., sets 7:12 p.m.

Waning crescent moon

Elm City Almanac: Walter Camp of New Haven, "the father of American football," wrote much of the modern rulebook.

The Lead, as printed

Peace Paper Project - Unscripted Paper Making

Wed, Sep 9 · 10:00 AMCross Campus (in front of Yale Sterling library)

Peace Paper Project - Unscripted Paper Making

Join the Peace Paper Project for a socially engaged papermaking activity centered on the new school year and the ideas we carry into it. Participants will create handmade paper while reflecting on what expectations and scripts they want to leave behind or bring forward.

All Levels Saturday Morning Pottery

Wed, Sep 9Creative Arts Workshop

A relaxed, all-levels class for anyone interested in working with clay. Beginners will learn the basics of wheel throwing and hand building.

From Collage to Painting: Reclaiming Your Creativity

Wed, Sep 9Creative Arts Workshop

Rediscover your creativity through a supportive, step-by-step process that begins with collage and grows into a finished painting at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven. Collage is used as an approachable way to generate ideas and build confidence.

From the Blog Desk

A perfect fall weekend in New Haven

Lifestyle · by Sup, New Haven?

If you want a New Haven fall weekend that feels easy, walkable, and actually fun, here’s a solid 48-hour plan. It starts with coffee and Wooster Street and ends with art, oysters, and one more very good meal.

What’s on in New Haven this Thursday, September 3

Events · by Sup, New Haven?

Thursday, September 3 is weirdly stacked in New Haven, especially if you want art during the day and something fun at night. Here’s a quick, verified roundup of what’s happening, with a few smart nearby food and drink ideas if you want to make an evening of it.

A neighborhood guide to Wooster Square in New Haven

Neighborhoods · by Sup, New Haven?

If you want a New Haven neighborhood with real food history and an easy built-in dinner plan, Wooster Square is the move: old-school Italian institutions, plus State Street dinner picks a few blocks away.

The City Wire

Thousands Run In Labor Day Race

Thousands of runners filled the streets of New Haven for the 49th annual Faxon Law New Haven Road Race, drawing about 6,000 participants. Organizers said the Labor Day event was one of its biggest turnouts in years.

— via New Haven Independent

Vanessa Burns Memorial Event Set

A memorial event for Vanessa Burns is scheduled for Oct. 4 on Long Wharf in New Haven. The gathering is part of the local community calendar and will take place in the city’s waterfront area.

— via New Haven Independent

Firefighters Fight Fire, Cancer

Firefighters in New Haven entered a burning building off Ella T. Grasso Boulevard as part of a fundraiser for research into a rare form of cancer. The story highlights a local effort that blends public service with community support.

— via New Haven Independent