COMMUNITY LIFE
New Haven nonprofits collect hundreds of coat donations

Local organizations provide winter essentials to community members.

As IRIS faces federal funding suspension, local churches step in

The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme held a candlelight prayer vigil and fundraiser to support Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services.

Unique career skills education program enters its second year

Founded in 2023, MATCH provides manufacturing training to both adults and students in the New Haven Public Schools system.

Chapel Street’s conversion plans raises safety concerns for bikers

As the city plans to convert Chapel Street to two-way, cyclists warned that the design may come with traffic inefficiencies and safety risks.

New Haven to host national bipartisan housing conference

DesegregateCT, a coalition of nonprofits committed to solving the housing crisis, was selected to host the national YIMBYtown conference.

New Haven Christmas tree shines bright in 111th lighting

The annual Christmas tree lighting brought vendors, performers and residents to the New Haven Green on Thursday evening.

Tenant union protests Farnam Realty over maintenance disputes

Tenants from 1455 State St. say the realty group has not addressed mold, heating issues, leaks and “exorbitant” electricity bills. Farnam disputes the claims.

“It smells like snow”: New Haven gears up for New England holiday cheer

This holiday season, get on the nice list and check out some of New Haven’s holiday celebrations.

Immigrant activists stage rally, carry out post-election game plan

Amid concerns over President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed immigration policies, Unidad Latina en Acción called for the city’s solidarity with immigrants while laying the groundwork for resisting mass deportations.

New Haven is experiencing a ‘severe drought’ as fires blaze to the north

In a moment of sheer irony, rain fell in New Haven Thursday at the same time the city and state were declared to be experiencing “severe drought.”

New Haven warming centers are open and ready

With colder months ahead, New Haven’s warming centers expect to reach full capacity soon.