Votive Mass in Honor of St. Mary Magdalena

The Mass will be celebrated at the iconic Church of St. Michael of Blessed Michael McGivney Parish in New Haven.

Underdog’s Lawyer Hugh Keefe Dies

The prominent attorney is being remembered as “a man of character and decency who cared not a whit about material gain or wealth.”

CitySeed's First Ever Pop-Up Food Fest Friday Celebrates Local Food Entrepreneurs

Friday, 6-9 pm, next to 162 James St., vendors serve up international dishes and Movimiento Cultural Afro Continental performs.

Mayor: 'This Is Exciting!' Hill Cooperative Youth Services Site Being Renovated Into 'New' Trowbridge Center

Trowbridge Square Park also benefits with anticipated new playscape equipment, renovated paths, and an interpretive historical display.

Ground Officially Broken On West Ridge Apartments In West Rock Neighborhood

Construction to begin on new $34 M 65-unit apartment complex with 80% affordable units, designed for seniors, individuals with disabilities.

Big Lottery Prize Sold In New Haven

The big win came on a scratch ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Hill Stalwart Gets Her Corner

A longtime community advocate’s enduring legacy was recently ensured with a street corner named in her honor.

Community Boating Launches Free Rowing Clinics For NHPS Middle, High School Students

At the Canal Dock boathouse on Long Wharf Drive, kids learn rowing technique, boat setup and handling, and safety fundamentals.

Native American Educator Shares 'Quinnetukut: Stories of Survival' At Pardee-Morris House

Schaghticoke Tribal Nation member Darlene Kascak uses artifacts, cultural items to show how Indigenous people lived a sustainable lifestyle.

708 Gun Violence Victims Honored At Botanical Garden Of Healing

Maintained by the city, Urban Resources Initiative, local volunteers, the Valley Street garden serves as a place of reflection and healing.

Three Decades In The Making: Ribbon Cut On Rev. Curtis M. Cofield II Estates

Named for visionary community leader, it has 56 affordable apartments, including 14 supportive units, and reconnects West River community.

Great Mountain Forest Launches Outdoor Learning Programs with Community Foundation Grant

This pivotal funding supports the development and implementation of hands-on, inquiry-based K–12 science modules.

New Haven Teen Speaks Out Over Mother's ICE Detainment: 'You're Causing A Lot Of Pain'

Protesters gathered in New Haven Wednesday to rally against recent ICE arrests and deportations.

ACME Furniture Reborn As Eco-Friendly Apartments

Construction is now complete on the building’s new transformation into an 18-unit, mass timber apartment building.

Striking Teachers, Once Jailed, Reunite

Twenty-five members of the proud class of incarcerated instructors from the historic two-week strike in 1975 gathered for a reunion.

Civil Rights Leader, Sickle Cell Fighter Dies

“He was a civil rights activist. He was a freedom fighter. He was a huge advocate for the disenfranchised communities,” Scot X. Esdaile said

ClimateHaven, Regional Water Authority Launch Water Innovation Hub

The Water Innovation Hub is a new initiative to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of next-generation water technologies.

Save The Sound Report Grades LI Sound Beaches Just In Time For Season

The report shows how "urgent it is that we prioritize new investment in sewage and stormwater infrastructure:" Save the Sound says.

New Haven Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize

The winning ticket was sold at a business in West Haven, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

'Lesser Known Gem,' West Rock Nature Center, c. 1946, Is Rejuvenated

At West Rock Nature Center, educational environmental/outdoor programs are offered by Parks Dept., Common Ground High School, Solar Youth.

New Haven Science Fair Celebrates 30 Years Inspiring Young Innovators

Dozens of middle schools host STEM activities, 4K NHPS students visit STEM-related businesses. Science Week is back now through Friday.

New Haven's 1.6-Miles Of Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Done, Open

Farmington Canal, built in early C19th to move goods from New Haven, Sound to/from CT, MA interior, later a railroad, now 93.5-mile greenway

East Shore Senior Center Finds Home In Renovated Salperto Rec Center

The East Shore Senior Center was previously housed at the facilities of St. Bernadette Church and St. Pio of Peitrelcina Parish.

Fair Haven Days Neighborhood Parade, Festival Set For Saturday

The festival kicks off with parade down Grand Avenue. that includes school bands, community organizations, youth groups, popular characters.

Want to Make a Difference in Your Community?

humanitarian service, make a difference, new club: New Haven NextGen Cultural Lions Club

Vigil Remembers Slain Teen

The slain 15-year-old was remembered as a ​“silly clown” who loved to play pranks, joke around, and ​“keep us on our toes.”

Avelo Protesters Press Tweed Board

Tweed Board Chair: “We’re neutral. We are not going to take a position we have no influence over.”

New Haven Resident Wins $100K Lottery Prize

A New Haven resident recently won a $100,000 lottery prize, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

New Haven Free Public Library Hiring Several Positions Across System

Open posts, some of which are union positions, include branch manager, library IT supervisor, librarians and part-time library assistants.

Wooster Square Church's Activist Priest Against Christian Nationalism

Rev. Nathan Empsall is the new priest-in-charge of the "racially diverse, LGBTQ-affirming, spiritually-grounded" St. PJ's Episcopal Church.

Fire Displaces 3 People, 16 Cats

Firefighters rescued three women and 16 cats from a three-family house that caught on fire Monday afternoon.

Rev. Bonita D. Grubbs Corner Honors New Haven's Beloved Humanitarian

For 35 years, Grubbs was executive director of Christian Community Action, one of New Haven’s leading non-profit social service agencies.

Cops SVU Unit Sgt. Lauded For Sexual Violence Survivors Trauma Support

Sgt. Cherelle D. Carr, who heads up the NHPD's Special Victims Unit, was honored by Women & Families Center for her compassion, dedication.

New Haven Sisters, Both McDonald's Workers, Sang At McD's NYC Event

Twin sisters Nina and Shelagh Laverty, UConn students and McDonald's of Branford workers, sand at McDonald's All-American Games in Brooklyn.

Vacancies, ​'Underfunding' Keep Libraries Closed On Sundays

Three years after Mayor Justin Elicker announced that the city’s public libraries would be open on Sundays, all five branches remain closed.

Kia Boyz Concerns Race Thru Newhallville

“What does a 13-year-old know about having a gun?” a man said during the community event. The room filled with sighs and shaking heads.

Yale Inaugurates 24th President With Community Events, Ceremony

Inauguration Weekend events for Yale, New Haven communities, culminate in Sunday ceremony attended by reps from universities globally.

Kim A. Healey Joins Cornell Scott Hill Health Center Foundation Board

Experienced Foundation Executive Brings Insight, Broad Knowledge of Greater New Haven Community

Bridging Careers, Generations: Students, Professional Of Color Connect

Southern Connecticut State hosts 4th annual event Wednesday to foster network of students, professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.

Top Graduation Party Venues in New Haven County

Discover the best spots for unforgettable graduation celebrations, from elegant dining experiences to interactive entertainment venues.