The weather that morning: Overcast and 50°, 68° by afternoon — gray, but the coffee shops are warm. · Sun rises 6:58 a.m., sets 6:18 p.m.
New moon · Harbor tide low 5:20 a.m., high 11:30 a.m.
Elm City Almanac: New Haven pizza is properly "apizza," pronounced ah-BEETZ — a Wooster Square inheritance.
The Lead, as printed
Sat, Oct 10 · 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.
Sat, Oct 10 — 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.
Sat, Oct 10 — 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.
Events · by Sup, New Haven?
New Haven weekends work best when you mix a real plan with a little wandering. Here are seven solid ways to do Friday, October 9, built from art shows, coffee stops, dinner picks, and a late-night set.
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.
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.
Residents at Kensington Square Apartments in New Haven are dealing with a rat infestation and mice, according to local reporting. Mayor Justin Elicker said most of the building will be cleared out until the rodents are gone.
— via Fox 61
New Haven ended fiscal year 2026 with a slight surplus, but a $9.6 million deficit in the Board of Education is putting pressure on the city’s rainy-day fund. The report highlights the city’s overall finances and the budget strain facing New Haven schools.
— via WTNH
The Institute Library in New Haven is celebrating its 200th anniversary as one of the nation’s few surviving subscription libraries. The story spotlights a historic Chapel Street gem with more than 30,000 books.
— via WTNH
A New Haven gelateria owner was back at work on Chapel Street after a random attack in the parking garage next door left him with injuries. The incident happened in New Haven’s downtown area and is part of a broader local public safety story.
— via New Haven Independent
New Haven officials condemned rat-infested conditions at Kensington Square apartments at Dwight and Garden. The report highlights ongoing housing and sanitation concerns in New Haven.
— via New Haven Independent
New Haven ended the last fiscal year with an $8.5 million budget deficit, driven largely by transportation and staffing overruns at the Board of Education. The report focuses on city finances and school spending in New Haven.
— via New Haven Independent
A proposed New Haven ordinance would restrict short-term rentals to owner-occupied properties in an effort to preserve long-term housing for residents. The proposal comes as Wooster Square and other neighborhoods see more tourism-driven rental activity.
— via NBC Connecticut
A New Haven Hillhouse assistant principal pleaded not guilty in a case that will return to court on Nov. 17. The story centers on a serious local criminal case involving a New Haven school employee.
— via New Haven Independent