On Tuesday evening in front of the Q House members of the New Haven community gathered to pray. Called by Bereavement Care and leader Nakia Dawson people arrived for the 6pm prayer circle. The event was organized in response to shootings that have happened in the city. It was imagined as a way that people […]
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Care For Kids Day on the Green by Gary
Varick’s Family Reunion @ Wexler by Gary
Varick’s annual gathering is big. It is called a family reunion and if the name is accurate then it is one large family gathered together and having a lot of fun. Mmm! What’s on the grill? The New Haven Board of Alders, Fire Department and state delegation are all represented in this picture Mayor Harp […]
Town Hall: Justice, Civility, and Active Citizenship -Tif Shen
A very moving town hall at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas. Moderated by Professor Crystal Feimster of Yale University. It was an event featuring artistic expressions by high school students, and discussions among the audience.
Summer Reading at Stetson Branch Library – Uma Ramiah
The Stetson Branch library is its own little beautiful world in a strip on Dixwell. Brightly colored and chock full of books of all kinds (with a focus on African American literature and history), the librarians love and promote reading (of course), learning and community. Summer reading starts this month, kids can sign up at […]
C. Cowles & Company Factory – Tif Shen
Two weeks ago I had the chance to visit the old factory of C. Cowles & Company, on the corner of Water and Chestnut. They have been operating in New Haven in 160 years and they are now moving their operation to North Haven. While the place could use a bit of dusting, its historical […]
Vintanthromobile + Haven Collective – Uma Ramiah
I just love this little shop on State Street in East Rock. It’s like stepping into the most perfectly lighted, carefully curated, tastefully textured, community-celebrating shop of your dreams. New Haven rockstar Melissa Gonzalez is at the helm of Haven Collective/Vintanthromobile, a small business that’s part expertly-curated vintage shop, part pop-up shop (she features new […]