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Movies in the Plaza
Thu, Sep 17 · 12:00 AM — Pitkin Plaza
Enjoy free Wednesday night movie screenings from May through October in downtown New Haven’s cozy Pitkin Plaza. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets!
The Sup New Haven Register
No. 260 · Back IssueThursday, September 17, 2026165 events were on the calendar
The weather that morning: Fair skies and 66°, 79° by afternoon — fine weather for a stroll on the Green. · Sun rises 6:34 a.m., sets 6:57 p.m.
Waxing crescent moon
Elm City Almanac: Fair Haven was one of the great oystering ports of nineteenth-century America.
The Avett Brothers
Thu, Sep 17 — Westville Music Bowl
Don't miss The Avett Brothers live with Guster at the Westville Music Bowl. The event starts at 8:00 PM.
Dark Star Orchestra
Thu, Sep 17 — College Street Music Hall
Enjoy an evening with Dark Star Orchestra, known for their incredible live performances.
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.
A State Street food crawl for a Tuesday night in New Haven
Food · by Sup, New Haven?
If your Tuesday needs a little structure, State Street can absolutely handle it. This walk strings together coffee, pizza, Thai, a bar stop, and a jazz jam without asking you to crisscross the city.
The City Wire
New Haven high school assistant principal arrested on sexual assault allegations
A New Haven high school assistant principal was arrested on sexual assault allegations, according to local reporting. School officials said the administrator was placed on leave after the district learned of the allegations and investigation.
— via Fox 61
Estimated $28M improvement project could focus on Route 15 interchange across Hamden and North Haven
A proposed $28 million improvement project could affect the Route 15 interchange spanning Hamden and North Haven. If permits and funding are approved, construction could begin as soon as spring 2028.
— via Fox 61
Memory Cafe returns to Southern Connecticut State
Southern Connecticut State University is bringing back the Memory Cafe in New Haven, a community-based program for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The sessions are designed to reduce social isolation while encouraging social engagement in New Haven.
— via WTNH
Serana Wins Alder Election
Maria-Threese Serana won a special election for a Fair Haven/East Rock alder seat in New Haven. The result fills the vacancy left by Caroline Tanbee Smith and has local implications for neighborhood representation.
— via New Haven Independent
Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven to reopen Friday
Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven is set to reopen Friday after storm damage and more than a month of cleanup. The reopening is welcome news for anyone planning to visit New Haven’s shoreline attractions.
— via WTNH
Tweed resumes normal operations following problem with runway lights
Tweed New Haven Airport has resumed normal operations after a runway lights issue caused diversions Monday night. The update is relevant for travelers flying in and out of New Haven.
— via Fox 61
Tweed-New Haven Airport reopens after lighting failure disrupts Avelo flights
Tweed-New Haven Airport reopened after a runway lighting failure caused flight diversions and delays. The disruption affected travelers using New Haven’s airport and briefly interrupted normal operations.
— via NBC Connecticut
Tweed New Haven Airport resumes normal operations after fixing lighting issue that diverted some flights
Tweed New Haven Airport has resumed normal operations after a lighting failure forced diversions and disrupted flights. The issue briefly affected travel in and out of New Haven before crews restored the runway lighting.
— via NBC Connecticut