The weather that morning: Partly cloudy and 54°, 62° by afternoon — fine weather for a stroll on the Green. · Sun rises 6:51 a.m., sets 6:28 p.m.
Last-quarter moon
Elm City Almanac: Bradley Smith Company of New Haven claims the first machine-made lollipop.
The Lead, as printed
Mon, Oct 5 · 12:00 AM — Haas Family Arts Library
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.
Mon, Oct 5 — 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.
Mon, Oct 5 — Sterling Memorial Library
Visit the exhibition at Sterling Memorial Library that narrates the botanical history of the rosebud orchid and its ecological significance. The exhibit runs from May 4 to October 25.
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.
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.
Events · by Sup, New Haven?
If your ideal Sunday includes produce, coffee, and a loose plan that can turn into art or pizza, September 27 is giving you options. Here’s an easy New Haven day built around CitySeed’s Edgewood Park Farmers Market, plus a few nearby spots from the fact pack.
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.
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.
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 Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee held a Samhain Whiskey and Cigar Night fundraiser in East Haven to help gear up for March festivities. The event supports the New Haven-area parade tradition and highlights the local Irish community.
— via WTNH
New Haven Pride 2026 brought drag performances, dancing, live music, and queer vendors to Crown Street and Orange Street. The annual celebration highlighted New Haven’s LGBTQ+ community and was hosted by Xiomarie Labeija and organized by the New Haven Pride Center.
— via New Haven Independent
New Haven Pride brought drag performances, live music, public yoga, and community organizations to the Crown and Orange streets area on Saturday. The celebration highlighted LGBTQ+ pride in New Haven and drew a broad mix of local participants and visitors.
— via WTNH
Yale football delivered an emotional win at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, with quarterback Dante Reno leading the comeback one day after the death of his father, former coach Tony Reno. The story centers on a major New Haven sports moment and the community surrounding Yale football.
— via WTNH
Yale fans and the New Haven football community are reflecting on the legacy of former head coach Tony Reno after his death. The piece focuses on Yale athletics and the impact Reno had in New Haven.
— via WTNH
A New Haven man was convicted in connection with the 2023 hit-and-run death of Bryan Ramirez-Gutierrez. The case is a significant local court outcome for New Haven residents following a tragic crash that drew community attention.
— via Fox 61
Police responded to a stabbing on Cassius Street in New Haven after a fight spilled into a side yard early Saturday morning. The report adds to local public safety coverage in New Haven.
— via WTNH
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