BUSINESS
Asian lifestyle store Üni-Home Life opens on Chapel Street

The gift shop was opened by two New Haven residents and offers stationery, stuffed animals and home decor.

New Haven Night Market’s return met with overwhelming enthusiasm

More than 80 local artists and businesses lined Chapel Street on Friday night for an expanded event.

Three of four Blue State Coffee locations close their doors

After 18 years in New Haven, the owners of Blue State Coffee are vacating three of their stores as Common Grounds Cafe moves in. The location on Orange Street will remain open.

15 local nonprofits to expand employment services with new grants

A $684,000 grant awarded by Community Foundation for Greater New Haven to fifteen area organizations will be funneled towards increasing access to higher-quality jobs.

Lamont promotes local entrepreneurs of color on campaign trail

The governor, who is up for reelection next month against Republican Bob Stefanowski, encouraged voter turnout at a networking event for Black and brown local business owners on Friday.

New Peruvian restaurant opens downtown

Local restaurateur Walter Vera is taking on a new project with Chacra, an upscale Peruvian restaurant serving nine types of ceviche.

MINIPNG brings a piece of New York to Audubon St.

MINIPNG — brainchild of Connecticut designer Eiress Hammond — is the newest fashion retailer on Audubon Street.

Cox sues New Haven for $100 million; Elicker open to negotiate

Alleging violations of his civil rights, New Havener Randy Cox is suing the city for $100 million in damages after he was paralyzed in police custody in June.

ArtEcon brings low-cost art programming to Westville, West Rock

A local nonprofit has been offering workshops for a breadth of ages and skill levels at local galleries, libraries, dance studios and parks on the city’s west side.

Mother-daughter duo takes over local cycling studio

Two former instructors at Joyride recently bought the studio from their parent company and are excited to open the doors to New Haveners.

Raw Juicescape offers New Haveners healthy beverages and wellness advice

Alexis Evans is guiding her customers towards a more nutritious lifestyle, one juice at a time.