New Haven Community Life - Page 5 of 32

Vigil for Palestinian lives held at New Haven Tree Lighting on the Green

As the city held its annual Christmas tree lighting celebration on the New Haven Green, hundreds stood in solidarity with those impacted by the Israel-Hamas war.

December 4, 2023

NATASHA KHAZZAM

New warming center opens doors to unhoused people as winter approaches

The warming center, located at 130 Orchard St. in the Hill neighborhood, will provide sleeping areas, food and warm beverages to unhoused people throughout the upcoming winter season.

December 4, 2023

NORA MOSES

Crèches from around the world on display at McGivney Pilgrimage Center

The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center, a museum run by the Knights of Columbus, unveiled two crèche-themed exhibits for the Christmas season.

December 1, 2023

JAKE SIESEL

Q House plans upcoming centennial celebration, reviews programming successes

In their November meeting, Q House board members announced contributions to the Dixwell and Newhallville neighborhoods including arts performances and a college fair.

November 30, 2023

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