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Movies in the Plaza
Thu, Sep 24 · 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. 267 · Back IssueThursday, September 24, 2026159 events were on the calendar
The weather that morning: Fair skies and 50°, 66° by afternoon — fine weather for a stroll on the Green. · Sun rises 6:41 a.m., sets 6:45 p.m.
Waxing gibbous moon
Elm City Almanac: Wooster Square's cherry trees, planted in 1973, draw the city out every April for the blossom festival.
The Moth Mainstage
Thu, Sep 24 — College Street Music Hall
Experience storytelling at its finest with The Moth Mainstage.
The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration
Thu, Sep 24 — Shubert Theatre
Celebrate the music of The Carpenters at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven. The event starts at 7:00 PM.
From the Blog Desk
A neighborhood guide to Fair Haven in New Haven
Neighborhoods · by Sup, New Haven?
If you want a New Haven neighborhood plan that feels a little more waterside and a little less obvious, Fair Haven has a strong case. This one is short and specific: come here for marina views, East Coast oysters, and a part of the city that makes a great dinner destination.
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
Quinnipiac University hosts second annual Catalyst Symposium
Quinnipiac University’s North Haven campus hosted the second annual Catalyst Symposium, bringing together female entrepreneurs from across Connecticut for networking and workshops. The New Haven area event also featured a live pitch competition organized by the Women’s Business Development Council.
— via WTNH
Tweed New Haven Airport hosts emergency drill for first responders and airport officials
Tweed New Haven Airport held an emergency drill to help first responders and airport officials practice response procedures in New Haven. The exercise was designed to improve safety and preparedness for travelers and the surrounding community.
— via WTNH
What to know about this year's New Haven Grand Prix and Apizza Feast
The New Haven Grand Prix and the 11th annual Apizza Feast are returning Friday with cycling races, pizza, family fun, and a Guinness World Record attempt for the world’s largest pizza party. It’s one of the biggest New Haven events of the year for residents and visitors alike.
— via WTNH
8 Apartments OK’d For Burned-Down Laundromat Site
New Haven officials signed off on a new development for 83 Lombard St., bringing eight apartments to the former laundromat site. The project adds another small-scale housing development to New Haven’s evolving neighborhood landscape.
— via New Haven Independent
Duncan-To-Graduate Hotel Sold
A hotel company has purchased the Graduate on Chapel Street for more than $10 million, marking another step in the property’s transformation in New Haven. The sale highlights ongoing changes right near Yale’s doorstep.
— via New Haven Independent
Tengatenga Walks Toward Alder Run
Lindsey Tengatenga spoke with business owners near a vacant Walgreens on Whalley Avenue as she prepares for a special election in New Haven’s Edgewood neighborhood. The story centers on local business concerns and a city alder race.
— via New Haven Independent
ICE Fears Resonate On Grand Biz Tour
U.S. Reps. Rosa DeLauro and Adelita Grijalva toured Grand Avenue in New Haven for Hispanic Heritage Month and heard concerns from Fair Haven small businesses. The report focuses on how ICE fears are affecting local customers and neighborhood commerce.
— via New Haven Independent
At Book Signing, Judge Mosley Inspires With “Improbable Journey”
A book signing at Kaiyden's Coffee Shop in Wooster Square drew a crowd in New Haven for Judge Mosley’s story and remarks. The gathering highlighted a local literary event with strong neighborhood interest.
— via New Haven Independent