COMMUNITY LIFE
Activists demand increased protections for New Haven tent cities

The activist group U-ACT is calling for an end to evictions from encampments on public land without an immediate alternative housing plan. The city says that’s a promise they cannot fulfill.

Diyanet Mosque and Brick Oven rally New Haveners to support Turkish and Syrian earthquake victims

After a devastating earthquake near the Turkish-Syrian border, New Haveners are stepping up to send more than $20,000 in relief to affected nations.

“Not your grandmother’s quilting:” City Gallery opens textile exhibition

Running throughout February, New Haven’s City Gallery opened a new textile exhibit featuring two Connecticut-based artists.

Fighting over fridges and the future of Sandra’s Next Generation

The city zoning board and residents are split over renowned soul food restaurant Sandra’s Next Generation’s refrigerator unit placement.

First Connecticut school for LGBTQ+ students set to open in New Haven

With a deal to purchase the old Riverside Academy in the works, longtime teacher Patricia Nicolari is planning on opening PROUD Academy, a private school centered on providing a safe space and a rigorous education for LGBTQ+ students and allies.

Volunteers canvass for rent caps in Fair Haven

As part of the recently-launched Cap the Rent campaign, canvassers looked to generate support for a proposed rent cap ahead of the bill’s public hearing in Hartford.

Three years in: The state of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Haven

After a lull in COVID-19 numbers, New Haven has witnessed a January upsurge in positive cases — including in its own mayor.

Collab nonprofit brings mentorship, resources to aspiring entrepreneurs

The nonprofit’s accelerators have helped dozens of New Haveners find business success.

Community leaders link police violence against Tyre Nichols and Randy Cox

At a Saturday press conference, speakers drew parallels between two recent examples of police brutality, while also pressing for reforms in both New Haven and broader Connecticut.

Online storytelling platform Istoria aims to connect Yale and New Haven

Co-founders Elijah Maletz SOM ’22 and Pranav Daryanani SOM ’22 spoke to the News about the role of storytelling in community bonding and self-expression.

OISS celebrates Lunar New Year with open mic event

The event, which was part of Connecticut’s Lunarfest celebration, attracted over 100 attendees for spoken word poetry performances on Saturday afternoon.