The weather that morning: Overcast and 56°, 66° by afternoon — gray, but the coffee shops are warm. · Sun rises 6:39 a.m., sets 6:48 p.m.
Waxing gibbous moon
Elm City Almanac: A. C. Gilbert also built American Flyer toy trains here after taking over the line in 1938.
The Lead, as printed
Tue, Sep 22 · 1:30 PM — Creative Arts Workshop
Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain. This class will take place at the Creative Arts Workshop on August 25, 2026.
Tue, Sep 22 — Creative Arts Workshop
Explore essential drawing skills in an approachable, supportive setting at the Creative Arts Workshop. This class will help students learn how to observe closely and translate those observations into art.
Tue, Sep 22 — Westville Music Bowl
Join Mt. Joy for an evening of music at the Westville Music Bowl. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Runners braved rainy conditions in Woodbridge for the 15th annual Murray Lender 5K Bagel Run, which started at the Mandell Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven. The New Haven-area event also included a Kids Fun Run and drew hundreds of participants.
— via WTNH
Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven revisits fraught Supreme Court confirmation hearings verbatim in "Ford/Hill Project." The piece highlights how the production connects national political theater to New Haven’s arts scene.
— via New Haven Independent
New Haven’s latest "Me and Other Moms" show featured two Oregon-based bands and a folk-heavy lineup. The story spotlights the city’s live music scene and another reason New Haven remains a destination for intimate performances.
— via New Haven Independent
Thousands of cyclists gathered at the Yale Bowl in New Haven for the 16th annual Closer to Free Ride, raising money for Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. The event brought a major boost to cancer research and patient care in New Haven.
— via WTNH
New Haven police arrested a 32-year-old man after a kidnapping investigation, according to the report. The case involves serious charges and is part of local public safety news in New Haven.
— via Fox 61
Thousands of riders took part in the annual Closer to Free Ride in New Haven, helping raise funds for Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. The event highlighted community support across New Haven for cancer research, treatment, and patient care.
— via NBC Connecticut
A New Haven Superior Court jury convicted a New Haven man in a Hamden murder case, bringing a major local court story to New Haven readers. The verdict was delivered on Friday and is part of ongoing crime and justice coverage in the New Haven area.
— via Fox 61
A man is accused of kidnapping a 5-year-old boy in New Haven after a domestic dispute, according to police. The case drew an Amber Alert and a hours-long response from detectives in New Haven.
— via WTNH