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The Sup New Haven Register

No. 259 · Back IssueWednesday, September 16, 2026

The weather that morning: Fair skies and 61°, 70° by afternoon — fine weather for a stroll on the Green. · Sun rises 6:32 a.m., sets 7:00 p.m.

Waxing crescent moon

Elm City Almanac: The Amistad captives were jailed in New Haven in 1839 while their case moved through the courts.

The Lead, as printed

From Collage to Painting: Reclaiming Your Creativity

Wed, Sep 16 · 2:00 PM — Creative Arts Workshop

From Collage to Painting: Reclaiming Your Creativity

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.

Divergence of Birds - Artwork by Carolyn Monastra

Wed, Sep 16 — Color Local Exhibition Space

Divergence of Birds is a conceptual project using socially engaged art to address climate change, habitat destruction, and species extinction. The exhibition is presented at Color Local Exhibition Space in the New Haven area.

Punq Noir Presents: Funk Noir

Wed, Sep 16 — Cafe Nine

Experience a night of live funk, hip-hop, and alt-pop music at Cafe Nine featuring various artists, including Indigaux from New Haven. 21+ event.

From the Blog Desk

7 date night restaurants in New Haven that actually set a mood

Food · by Sup, New Haven?

New Haven does date night really well, but not every dinner spot feels like date-night dinner. These seven picks cover the full range, from Chapel Street French bistro energy to harbor views and a very solid Wooster Street pizza move.

A Wooster Square pizza-and-more crawl in New Haven

Food · by Sup, New Haven?

If you want a very New Haven walk that keeps dinner flexible, Wooster Square is doing a lot in a few blocks. This route mixes the neighborhood’s apizza heavyweights with a couple of Italian spots that make the whole thing feel like an actual outing, not just a line strategy.

7 good New Haven picks for this week

Events · by Sup, New Haven?

This week in New Haven has a very specific kind of energy: art on campus, a few smart daytime exhibits, and plenty of reasons to turn one plan into dinner nearby. These seven picks keep it simple and actually grounded in what’s on the calendar and around town.

A neighborhood guide to East Rock in New Haven

Neighborhoods · by Sup, New Haven?

If you want a New Haven neighborhood guide built around State Street and nearby spots, East Rock has a very convincing case. This is the area for coffee people, apizza debates, and dinner plans that can turn into drinks without much effort.

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.

The City Wire

NHFD Rescues 16 People In Weekend Floods

New Haven firefighters rescued 16 people during weekend flooding, including five passengers from a stranded CTtransit bus at Temple Street and MLK Blvd. The New Haven response highlights how severe weather affected local streets and transit.

— via New Haven Independent

$343K Change Order Advances For Conte School Pool Repairs

New Haven officials advanced a $343,000 change order for repairs to the Conte School pool, with work expected to take about 20 weeks. The project is part of ongoing facility improvements in New Haven schools.

— via New Haven Independent

With Lighthouse Still Closed, Couple Weds At The Estate

A New Haven couple adjusted their wedding plans after storm damage closed the Lighthouse, ultimately tying the knot on Townsend Avenue. The story captures a local New Haven wedding workaround and a neighborhood venue shift.

— via New Haven Independent

ICE Returns To Tweed, Makes Another Arrest

Federal immigration agents made another arrest at Tweed New Haven Airport, drawing attention to activity at one of New Haven's key transportation hubs. The New Haven case also connects to a separate ICE-related student detention matter.

— via New Haven Independent

Get The WNHH App

New Haven listeners can get the WNHH app in three simple steps. The post is a local station promotion for New Haven residents and fans of community radio.

— via New Haven Independent