← Back issuesToday's paper →

The Sup New Haven Register

No. 309 · Back IssueThursday, November 5, 2026

The weather that morning: Overcast and 56°, 70° by afternoon — gray, but the coffee shops are warm. · Sun rises 6:28 a.m., sets 4:42 p.m.

Waning crescent moon

Elm City Almanac: Winchester Repeating Arms made New Haven "the arsenal of America" for over a century.

The Lead, as printed

An Artist’s America: Toward a More Perfect Union

Thu, Nov 5 · 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)

Thu, Nov 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.

Satire, Sympathy, and Social Critique: William Hogarth’s Progress Prints

Thu, Nov 5 — Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library

This exhibition draws from Yale’s Lewis Walpole Library collections to examine Hogarth’s moral progress prints and their lasting influence. It features six of the artist’s progresses along with archival context and later responses and reuses.

From the Blog Desk

7 date night restaurants in New Haven for 2026

Food · by Sup, New Haven?

Picking a date-night spot in New Haven is half the plan. These seven restaurants cover the full range, from waterfront seafood to Chapel Street pasta to a very solid Wooster Square pizza move.

A Chapel Street food crawl in New Haven for an art-day Tuesday

Food · by Sup, New Haven?

If you’re already headed downtown for the Yale University Art Gallery exhibitions on Tuesday, October 27, this is a very workable Chapel Street crawl. It’s a short walk with coffee, vegetarian comfort food, cocktails, and a couple of dinner spots depending on how fancy you’re feeling.

A very good Sunday art-and-market plan in New Haven

Events · by Sup, New Haven?

If you want one of those Sundays where New Haven really shows off, October 18 has a pretty solid lineup. You can build a day around farmers market stops, gallery time, and an easy dinner downtown or on State Street.

7 New Haven weekend plans for art, dinner, and a very solid drink

Lifestyle · by Sup, New Haven?

If your weekend plan works better with a little structure, here’s a New Haven version: art in the daytime, a neighborhood dinner, and maybe a cocktail after. These seven picks stay close to verified events and places, so you can actually use this list.

The City Wire

Bermúdez Trounces Acri

The only contested New Haven state representative race ended in a decisive win for Bermúdez. The result adds another clear local election outcome in New Haven.

— via New Haven Independent

Man arrested in connection with shooting of Yale employee

A New Haven man was arrested in connection with the attempted carjacking and shooting of a Yale employee, according to WTNH. The case adds to ongoing public safety concerns in New Haven near Yale and the surrounding neighborhood.

— via WTNH

Opposing Campaigners Agree: Rent Is Too High

Supporters on both sides of the New Haven race found common ground on housing affordability. The discussion highlights how high rents remain a major issue in New Haven.

— via New Haven Independent

Jayson Readies First Ballot

Hundreds flocked to New Haven City Hall for same-day registration as voters prepared to cast ballots. The scene captured the final rush of Election Day activity in New Haven.

— via New Haven Independent

Crash Victim Identified As New Haven Librarian

A crash victim was identified as New Haven librarian Jana Minor, who remained in critical condition. The story centers on a serious local crash affecting the New Haven community.

— via New Haven Independent