COMMUNITY LIFE
JAKE SIESEL
Democratic Socialists of America stage pro-union protest at Chapel Street Starbucks

The Yale and New Haven DSA chapters coordinated a call campaign against the Starbucks regional office, encouraging customers to speak out against union busting by the company.

November 27, 2023

NATASHA KHAZZAM
Nonprofit seeks to build new non-congregate shelter 

Columbus House, an organization that provides shelter services to unhoused people in Connecticut, applied to the New Haven Board of Zoning Appeals for approval to build a new non-congregate housing facility.

November 17, 2023

KARLA CORTES
New Haven holds Veterans Day Ceremony 

New Haven honors all who have served through Veterans Day Ceremony at City Hall. Online subhead: At City Hall, American Legion New Haven Post 210 and Mayor Justin Elicker commemorated veterans with speakers and music ensembles.

November 13, 2023

DOROTHEA ROBERTSON
What’s on view at the New Haven Museum?

Exhibitions including “Profiles,” “FACTORY” and “Signs of the Time” showcase New Haven’s history.

November 13, 2023

NATASHA KHAZZAM & TYSON ODERMANN
After receiving second city order to remove tiny homes, homelessness activist discusses next steps 

Mark Coleville, founder of the Rosette Village Neighborhood Collective, maintained that he would not comply with the city’s request.

November 10, 2023

MAIA NEHME & LAURA OSPINA
Unidad Latina en Acción hosts annual Día de los Muertos celebration

ULA — a New Haven organization that supports Latine immigrants — dedicated their parade to community members who have recently passed.

November 7, 2023

AGOMONI SAHA
Farmers market and arts market bring food and crafts to Westville

The CitySeed Farmers Market and Westville Arts Market joined together in Edgewood Park on Sunday morning.

November 7, 2023

BROOKLYN BRAUNER
The Friends Center for Children expands free housing facilities for low-wage educators 

Two new single mothers and their children will move into the newest complex sponsored by the Teacher Housing Initiative.

November 6, 2023

LAURA OSPINA & MAIA NEHME
PROFILE: Unidad Latina en Acción defends the rights of New Haven’s immigrant community

Unidad Latina en Acción has spent more than two decades pushing for political and legal change for Latines in New Haven. They attend immigration court, lead protests and challenge politicians, inviting conflict along the way.

November 2, 2023

TYSON ODERMANN
Thousands attend city’s 11th annual Halloween Trunk-and-Treat

On Tuesday, families celebrated Halloween in an event hosted at Southern Connecticut State.

November 2, 2023

NATASHA KHAZZAM
City demands non-profit end construction of tiny homes for unhoused people

On Friday afternoon, the city sent out a cease-and-desist letter asking The Rosette Village Neighborhood Collective refrain from further construction to the homes and vacate the structures, which violate city zoning codes.

October 31, 2023