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No. 262 · Back IssueSaturday, September 19, 2026

The weather that morning: Fair skies and 63°, 70° by afternoon — fine weather for a stroll on the Green. · Sun rises 6:36 a.m., sets 6:53 p.m.

First-quarter moon

Elm City Almanac: Five Mile Point Lighthouse has stood at the harbor mouth since 1847.

The Lead, as printed

Color Spot Oil Painting and Color Mixing

Sat, Sep 19 · 1:30 PM — Creative Arts Workshop

Color Spot Oil Painting and Color Mixing

This New Haven class focuses on mixing accurate color with oil paints and painting still lifes with fresh, clean color application. Students will work through a variety of color-mixing exercises.

Kayaking Opening Day

Sat, Sep 19 — Orange Street Canoe Launch

Join Kingfisher Adventures for walk-up kayak rentals on the Mill River in East Rock Park.

Saturday Drawing Club: Working with Color

Sat, Sep 19 — Creative Arts Workshop

Infuse your drawing practice with vibrant color in the Saturday Drawing Club. Explore watercolor, gouache, markers, collage, and other mixed-media techniques while creating expressive, imaginative work.

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

New Haven Fire Department discovers relic from 1860s

The New Haven Fire Department uncovered a fully intact 1800s cistern, offering a rare look at how firefighters operated before hydrants existed. The historic find highlights New Haven’s long public-safety history and the city’s ongoing connection to its past.

— via WTNH

Yale Buys Another Chapel Street Building

Yale has purchased another Chapel Street property in New Haven, this time the former Paolo’s restaurant space at 1150 Chapel. The move adds to the university’s ongoing footprint in the downtown New Haven corridor.

— via New Haven Independent

Quinnipiac University hosts Connecticut Law Fair

Quinnipiac University in Hamden hosted the Connecticut Law Fair, giving prospective students a chance to meet law school representatives and learn about admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. The event is relevant to the New Haven area for local students exploring legal education options nearby.

— via WTNH

SCSU Student-Athlete Released From ICE Detention

A Southern Connecticut State University student-athlete has been released after 12 days in ICE detention following an arrest at Tweed New Haven Airport. The case has drawn attention in New Haven because it involves a local student and a major city airport.

— via New Haven Independent

Manjares Memories Abound At Cafe’s Farewell Party

Westville’s Manjares cafe hosted a farewell gathering at 382 West Rock Ave. as customers, staff, and friends said goodbye after 17 years. The New Haven spot has long been a neighborhood anchor, making the closure a notable local loss.

— via New Haven Independent

The president’s fall message

Yale President Maurie McInnis shared a fall message with the university community outlining institutional priorities and commitments. The message is relevant to the Yale community in New Haven.

— via Yale News

DelMonico Hatter Closes After 118 Years

DelMonico Hatter has closed after 118 years, marking the end of a long-running New Haven retail institution. The family business is now exploring a possible sale.

— via New Haven Independent