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No. 277 · Back IssueSunday, October 4, 2026

The weather that morning: Fair skies and 56°, 73° by afternoon — fine weather for a stroll on the Green. · Sun rises 6:50 a.m., sets 6:30 p.m.

Last-quarter moon

Elm City Almanac: Eli Whitney pioneered interchangeable-parts manufacturing at his armory just north of the city.

The Lead, as printed

An Artist’s America: Toward a More Perfect Union

Sun, Oct 4 · 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)

Sun, Oct 4 — 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 State Street food crawl for Tuesday in New Haven

Food · by Sup, New Haven?

If Tuesday, September 29 needs a plan, State Street can absolutely handle it. This walk runs from coffee to pizza to Thai to cocktails, with one very easy art detour nearby if you want to stretch the night.

7 good New Haven picks for this week

Lifestyle · by Sup, New Haven?

This week in New Haven has a very specific kind of energy: art during the day, something smart at lunch, and dinner plans that make leaving the house feel worth it. Here are seven solid ways to build your week around what’s actually on the calendar right now.

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.

The City Wire

“Lipstick” Traces Latest Yalie Protest

A New Haven Independent report follows the latest Yale protest over a potential settlement with the Trump administration on admissions policies. The piece centers on campus activism in New Haven and its local political context.

— via New Haven Independent

Yale students urge university to not settle with Trump administration

Hundreds of Yale students and community members marched to Beinecke Plaza in New Haven to protest reported settlement negotiations between Yale administrators and the Trump administration. The demonstration highlights ongoing campus tensions in New Haven over the university’s response to federal pressure.

— via WTNH

3-Way Alder Race Takes Shape In Edgewood

The New Haven Independent reports that a three-way alder race is forming in Edgewood after a 15-year incumbent stepped down. It’s a local election story with direct relevance for New Haven residents.

— via New Haven Independent

Former Yale football coach Tony Reno dies at 52

Former Yale head football coach Tony Reno has died at age 52, according to the university’s athletic director. His death is being felt across the New Haven sports community, where he led Yale football for more than a decade.

— via WTNH

“Don’t Knock It Down!”

This New Haven Independent story covers an English Station-area walk and community pushback against the mayor’s park-pool plan. It highlights neighborhood concerns in New Haven’s Fair Haven area.

— via New Haven Independent