The weather that morning: Fair skies and 58°, 62° by afternoon — fine weather for a stroll on the Green. · Sun rises 7:03 a.m., sets 6:10 p.m.
Waxing crescent moon
Elm City Almanac: Roger Sherman, the only man to sign all four founding documents, was New Haven's first mayor.
The Lead, as printed
Thu, Oct 15 · 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.
Thu, Oct 15 — 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.
Thu, Oct 15 — 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?
Fall in New Haven is one of the best excuses to spend a whole day outside, then turn it into coffee, dinner, or a drink after. These seven walk-and-hang ideas keep the foliage part simple and pair it with real New Haven stops from the fact pack.
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.
The Ferry Street Bridge in New Haven has closed for repairs, with officials saying the work should take days rather than weeks. The closure is expected to affect local traffic and commuters in the area.
— via New Haven Independent
Leigh Bardugo’s Yale-inspired “Ninth House” series gets a New Haven connection through her reflections on the magic of Yale’s campus. The Yale News piece highlights how the university’s setting continues to shape her bestselling fiction.
— via Yale News
A New Haven review of Yale Rep’s latest August Wilson production connects the play’s themes to what is happening on the street outside the theater. The piece highlights how the show resonates with the city’s ongoing conversations about race and power.
— via New Haven Independent
Breeze Airways is adding nonstop service from New Haven to Myrtle Beach starting next spring, giving local travelers a new direct option to the South Carolina coast. The route is scheduled to run Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning May 26, 2027, with fares starting at $59 one way.
— via WTNH
A New Haven social worker and realtor is running for Edgewood alder, bringing years of volunteer work at Varick Church’s weekly food pantry into the campaign. The story focuses on local neighborhood issues and community service in New Haven.
— via New Haven Independent
Yale is marking its 325th birthday in New Haven with a special viewing of the university’s original 1701 charter at the Beinecke. The story centers on a local cultural moment tied to one of the city’s most prominent institutions.
— via New Haven Independent
Gov. Ned Lamont announced $12.7 million in state aid to help Connecticut households manage rising home heating costs, a development that will matter to many New Haven residents this winter. The funding is intended to supplement the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program for low-income families.
— via WTNH
A New Haven pedestrian was struck while crossing Whalley Avenue at West Rock Avenue, leaving a Southern Connecticut State University professor in critical but stable condition. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns in New Haven for people walking and biking on busy city streets.
— via New Haven Independent