BUSINESS
BENJAMIN HERNANDEZ
“Grateful for our community”: Mexican restaurant Tacos Los Gordos re-opens after fire

Edgar Marcial, restaurant owner, says it feels like the restaurant never stopped operation after having to close due to a kitchen-wall fire shortly after opening.

November 11, 2022

LAURA OSPINA
John Martin, founder of Bradley Street Bicycle Co-op, to leave leadership role

Hoping to strengthen the Co-op’s adaptability and work on his mental health, Martin will step away from the community nonprofit in December.

November 10, 2022

MOLLY REINMANN
At Fest Faves, customers can enjoy carnival eats and festival treats year-round

Inspired by a life-long passion for cooking and love of festivals, husband-wife duo Victoria Streeto and Eric Balcerzak opened this carnival-themed eatery in September.

November 8, 2022

LAURA OSPINA
Community Foundation for Greater New Haven awarded $7.2 million from state to uplift small businesses

With the state funding and an additional $1.5 million from the city, the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven hopes to award grants and provide consulting and technical services to small businesses, particularly BIPOC and women-owned businesses.

November 2, 2022

KHUAN-YU HALL
New Haven’s Town Green District fosters reemerging downtown

Since 1997, the Town Green District has worked with businesses and city officials to develop the area's economy, businesses and public spaces.

October 28, 2022

YASH ROY
Local 33 triggers unionization process

Members of Yale’s unofficial graduate workers union submitted union authorization cards to the National Labor Relations Board’s Hartford office on Monday. Yale has two weeks to respond and begin negotiations on a voting process.

October 25, 2022

JOSHUA ZHANG
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.

October 25, 2022

HANNAH KOTLER
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.

October 17, 2022

KHUAN-YU HALL
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.

October 14, 2022

KHUAN-YU HALL
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.

October 13, 2022

CASEY LEWIS
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.

October 12, 2022