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No. 282 · Back IssueFriday, October 9, 2026

The weather that morning: Fair skies and 52°, 69° by afternoon — fine weather for a stroll on the Green. · Sun rises 6:57 a.m., sets 6:20 p.m.

Waning crescent moon

Elm City Almanac: Frank Pepe fired his first coal-oven apizza on Wooster Street in 1925; Sally's followed up the block in 1938.

The Lead, as printed

An Artist’s America: Toward a More Perfect Union

Fri, Oct 9 · 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)

Fri, Oct 9 — 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 Wooster Street Italian crawl in New Haven

Food · by Sup, New Haven?

If you want a New Haven food walk that basically plans itself, Wooster Street is still absurdly good. This route keeps it simple: pizza, old-school Italian, a cafe-market stop, and one more pie decision before you call it a very solid day.

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.

The City Wire

April Comes Clean

A New Haven Independent piece about Bristol Street and the people connected to it. It offers a local snapshot of New Haven life and neighborhood reporting.

— via New Haven Independent

Coming soon: Walk into a Bar

Yale is teasing an upcoming New Haven feature centered on conversation and science storytelling. The piece points to another campus-connected cultural moment in New Haven.

— via Yale News

NHPS Hires Custodial Supervisor, Facilities Manager

New Haven Public Schools filled two facilities-related roles during a special Board of Education meeting. The story focuses on a local education staffing decision in New Haven.

— via New Haven Independent

Preservationists Pan Green Plan

New Haven preservationists are pushing back on city plans for the Green, including pedestrianizing part of Temple Street and adding a food kiosk and bathrooms. The article centers on a major New Haven public-space debate.

— via New Haven Independent