Whether you’re a creative, a coder, or a caretaker, New Haven is the place to put your pen to paper and your ideas into action. Fueled by local creativity and Yale’s research talent, New Haven is a hot bed for entrepreneurship and a rising city for young professionals. As we like to say, between Boston and New York is the smart spot, as represented by our top two professional industries – education and healthcare.
In recent years, we’ve seen a shift in the fabric of our economy and in the skyline of downtown, changing shape to welcome new bioscience towers and laboratories from biotech startups. Today, New Haven ranks as the third fastest-growing city for venture capital investment in the country.
Whatever you do, do it here.
No pool pass? No problem. When the city heats up, we’ve got splash [pads], New Haven parks come to the rescue with free* family-friendly fun that’s perfect for spontaneous playdates, quick cool-offs, or just a chance to beat the summer sun. Here’s where to make a splash in the Elm City this season: 1. Lighthouse […]
If you find yourself on Dixwell Avenue in early June and hear the distant thump of drums, you’re not imagining things—you’re being pulled into the heartbeat of one of New Haven’s most historic neighborhoods. The Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade, a beloved summer tradition, is a vibrant celebration of Black heritage, community pride, and cultural […]
One bite, and you’ll never look at pizza the same way again. There’s pizza, and then there’s New Haven apizza (pronounced “ah-BEETZ”). Whether you’re an apizza acolyte or simply someone who respects the perfect combination of crip, char, and chew, then the New Haven Pizza Trail is calling you. Here in New Haven, we take […]