Why We Love It

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Freddy Fixer Festival & Parade

May 31, 2023

New Haven is a city steeped in rich history, as  The New York Times highlighted earlier this year. Our history is a patchwork fabric of cultures and identities, coming together to form one collective haven. Established in 1962 by Dixwell neighborhood organizers, the parade honors the community’s shared goal of neighborhood beautification. Freddy Fixer is nationally recognized as the oldest Black American parade in the northeast. In 2023, the parade resumed after a three-year hiatus, with a celebration spanning over three days featuring a kick-off meet and greet, neighborhood festival , and official parade.

Walk New Haven Tours

April 27, 2023

When The New York Times recently featured New Haven as a top destination for 2023, one of the gems in that crown was our city’s walkability. Between our distinct neighborhoods and sprawling historic Green, the sidewalks of our city tell many stories. This month, spend an afternoon with Walk New Haven, who lead cultural heritage tours across the Green and back. Although certain buildings and facades of our city’s history no longer stand, their stories remain. Walk New Haven offers self-guided walking, biking, and driving tours which unravel the stories of the pre-1970 experiences, contributions and hardships faced in New... View Article

Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride 2023

March 30, 2023

From East Rock to West Rock bike riders celebrate the city’s bikeability for the 15th Annual Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride  on Saturday, April 29th. This impactful event supports local environmental organizations and brings neighbors and visitors together to bike through New Haven’s most beautiful green spaces, from our city’s two highest summits. Not an expert biker? This event has a bike route for everyone. Choose from the metric century (60 miles), 40 mile, 20-mile, 12 mile, East Rock base-to-summit ride, two mile family rides, or hike around the base of East Rock. Choose your own adventure and save the earth.

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Nothing but Love for More Amour Boutique

February 1, 2023

Three years ago, New Haven local Kimberly Poole celebrated the opening of her store, More Amour Boutique. Located in the well-loved neighborhood of Chapel West, More Amour is known around town for its retro-chic statement fashion and one-of-a-kind handbags. As we look ahead to a new year in style and trends, we sat down with Kimberly Poole to discuss all things fashion and business. How’d you get your start? “I have an impressive background in retail, having worked several years as a consultant at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. I love my job, and my boutique cultivates wisdom, power, royalty,... View Article