COMMUNITY LIFE
10th New Haven Night Market returns to Chapel Street

Artists and visitors reflect on the festival as a hub of unity and potential for face-to-face connection during the market’s fall iteration.

High Street conversion design takes shape

Yale and design firm SCAPE brainstormed ideas for the High Street pedestrianization with community members, renewing discussion on the inclusion of New Haveners in Yale-designed spaces.

Dixwell Q House celebrates centennial

At an evening gala with over 100 attendees dressed to the nines, New Haveners reflected on 100 years of the Dixwell Community House’s role in their lives and community.

Three tenants unions to bargain with mega-landlord in same week

Tenants unions from three Ocean Management properties have collective bargaining meetings this week with Ocean head Shmulik Aizenberg.

Coalition rallies for climate-friendly transport

The New Haven Climate Movement will send a “Transportation Transformation” resolution to the Board of Alders this week, calling for environmental sustainability in the city’s transportation systems.

Elm City Communities invites resident feedback on Union Square Choice Neighborhood Plan

Architects and urban planners worked with the community to design the redevelopment of the Robert T. Wolfe and former Church St. South communities.

Animals and humans alike enjoy family fun at Sunday in the Park

Edgerton Park hosted a costumed dog parade, a bonsai exhibit, tarot readings and more at its annual celebration on Sunday.

CitySeed looks ahead to a bright future with new developments

A new headquarters and executive director promises to reinvigorate CitySeed’s ongoing mission to support local food entrepreneurs and promote food justice for New Haveners.  In […]

New Haven rolls out new rental bikes

The New Haven Parking Authority recently introduced 100 e-bikes at 30 stations across New Haven. As of Sept. 9, the bikes have carried 500 riders.

The Giggling Pig art school celebrates opening with ribbon cutting

Community members, Yale representatives and city officials gathered at the Connecticut franchise’s newest location to welcome the Giggling Pig to New Haven.

CT Folk Festival highlights intersection between music and environmental justice

The Connecticut Folk Fest and Green Expo powered through rainstorms to connect local talent and activism.