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No. 271 · Back IssueMonday, September 28, 2026

The weather that morning: Rain about and 59°, 60° by afternoon — carry an umbrella, the show goes on. · Sun rises 6:45 a.m., sets 6:38 p.m.

Full moon

Elm City Almanac: Louis' Lunch, open since 1895, is credited with serving America's first hamburger sandwich.

The Lead, as printed

An Artist’s America: Toward a More Perfect Union

Mon, Sep 28 · 12:00 AM — Haas Family Arts Library

An Artist’s America: Toward a More Perfect Union

Visit the exhibit at Haas Arts Library that explores artists' reflections on American history and the concept of the American Dream. This exhibition runs through November 8 in New Haven.

RUSUNUNGUKO (liberty / independence / freedom)

Mon, Sep 28 — Schwarzman Center

Explore the work of designer Nontsikelelo Mutiti at The Dome Gallery, focusing on the aesthetics of hair braiding in black life. This exhibit is free and open to the public in New Haven.

From the Blog Desk

A New Haven weekend plan for Saturday, September 26 and Sunday

Lifestyle · by Sup, New Haven?

If you want a New Haven weekend that actually feels like New Haven, this one starts with coffee, folds in Saturday’s art and market picks, and leaves room for a very serious pizza decision. Here’s a clean, low-stress 48-hour plan built only from what’s on the calendar and around town.

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.

The City Wire

New Haven pizza costume party falls short of world record

Hundreds of people dressed in pizza costumes gathered in downtown New Haven on Friday night for a Guinness World Record attempt. The event drew a large crowd during the New Haven Grand Prix festivities, even though it fell short of the record.

— via WTNH

Friday’s Grand Prix & Pizza Costume Party, In Photos

New Haven came out downtown Friday evening for bike races, pizza costumes, and the A-1 Toyota Apizza Feast. The photo recap captures the energy around the New Haven Grand Prix and the city’s signature pizza celebration.

— via New Haven Independent

Clemons To Step Down As ConnCORP CEO

ConnCORP, the organization behind the Dixwell Plaza redevelopment in New Haven, is preparing for a leadership change. The story centers on the future of a major neighborhood development effort in New Haven.

— via New Haven Independent

Yale ISM to launch afterschool visual arts pilot program

A free 12-week after-school visual arts pilot program for New Haven students in grades 6–8 begins Sept. 30. The program gives local students a hands-on space to experiment with art materials and build creative skills.

— via Yale News