Allan Appel's dispatch from New Haven in 1938, as part of a yearlong series covering 388 years of city history. The post Tercentenary Hallelujahs And A Hurricane appeared first on New Haven Independent.

As organized by law student and Newhallville nonprofit leader Marcus Harvin. The post Students Make The Most Of “Mockingbird” Mock Trial appeared first on New Haven Independent.

Rajeev Pahuja works to make Hindu holiday of lights shine even brighter. The post Diwali Shines Bright appeared first on New Haven Independent.

Latest roundup from New Haven Youth Soccer League. The post Frosty Fields, Strong Wins, Tough Losses appeared first on New Haven Independent.

What to KnowThe predicted blue wave materialized in midterm elections from coast to coast Tuesday, with Democrats winning control of Congress in a widespread repudiation of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Democrats flipped at least seven Senate seats in ruby-red states and battlegrounds alike: Kansas, which hasn’t elected a Democratic senator in nearly a century, Iowa, Texas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina. They held on to battleground seats in Georgi

Avelo Airlines is celebrating five years at Tweed-New Haven Airport and hopes to grow with a possible airport terminal expansion.

"Congresswoman DeLauro is going to be hugely helpful in that area," Elicker said post-midterms about securing federal support for the 2,490-unit "Union Square" redev. The post After “Blue Tsunami,” Elicker Eyes Federal Help For Housing Across From Train Station appeared first on New Haven Independent.

Police said the crash happened as the woman attempted to cross the street outside of a marked crosswalk. The driver remained on scene.

A shelter-in-place order was temporarily in effect and has since been lifted. The public is asked to avoid the area of Scantlebury Park and Bristol Street.

Mayor, police chief credited increased police presence & closure of under-21 "juice bars" for helping keep the peace. The post No Shootings This Halloween appeared first on New Haven Independent.