The weather that morning: Fair skies and 57°, 63° by afternoon — fine weather for a stroll on the Green. · Sun rises 7:01 a.m., sets 6:13 p.m.
New moon
Elm City Almanac: Three streets — Whalley, Goffe, and Dixwell — are named for judges who condemned an English king and hid here.
The Lead, as printed
Tue, Oct 13 · 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.
Tue, Oct 13 — 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.
Tue, Oct 13 — 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.
Lifestyle · by Sup, New Haven?
If you want a New Haven weekend that starts at the Wooster Square farmers market and ends with a long lunch, this is the move. It stays close to downtown, East Rock, Wooster Square, and the waterfront, with a few solid reasons to leave your apartment before noon.
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.
More than 400 members of the Greater New Haven community gathered at Lighthouse Point Park for Benhaven’s annual Walk for Autism. The fundraiser supports social and recreational activities for people in New Haven and the surrounding area.
— via WTNH
Birdwatchers gathered at Lighthouse Point Park for the Bird Migration Festival in New Haven. The event highlighted raptors and seasonal migration activity at one of the city’s signature shoreline parks.
— via New Haven Independent
An elderly woman was rescued from a burning home in West Haven, and she and an elderly man were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Fire officials said the blaze broke out early Saturday morning on Malcolm Road.
— via NBC Connecticut
A New Haven man was found guilty in a retrial tied to a 2018 sexual assault case in New Haven. The verdict was announced by the Office of the State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of New Haven.
— via WTNH
Yale University marked its 325th anniversary in New Haven with a public look at the original legislation that created the school. The celebration highlighted Yale’s long history and its deep ties to New Haven.
— via WTNH
New Haven Board of Alders members are pushing for an immediate action plan after ongoing reports of health and safety hazards in New Haven Public Schools. The letter underscores growing concern in New Haven over the extent and severity of the problems.
— via WTNH
New Haven alder leaders are pressing the school system to set stronger mold and temperature standards, publish maintenance complaint data, and create a funding plan for repairs. The letter outlines 16 high-priority actions aimed at improving New Haven Public Schools facilities within the next 30 to 60 days.
— via New Haven Independent
This New Haven Independent piece takes a sharp look at the latest developments around New Haven Public Schools. It frames the issue as a local snapshot of ongoing education concerns in New Haven.
— via New Haven Independent