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Community House opens new center for Early Learning

July 22, 2026

The West Haven Community House has announced the opening of its new Early Learning Center, expanding access to high-quality preschool education for children ages 3 […]

Speedway vet fondly recalls the Fire-ball 4

July 1, 2026

By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer When authoring “Gloves, Engines & Glory” in late 2025, I came across countless photos, memorabilia and people sharing their memories […]

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Festival ready to ‘Rock’ the shore

July 22, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Bohemian Queen, “the ultimate Queen tribute band,” will headline the Savin Rock Festival on Saturday in Old […]

Fireworks ushered in nation’s 250th

July 22, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular on July 3 highlighted the city’s observance of the 250th anniversary of […]

Ceremony marks Firefighters’ promotions

July 22, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Six career firefighters of the City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown were promoted during a swearing-in […]

Cat colony irks Allingtown neighborhood

July 22, 2026

Cats. People either love them or have a very fond dislike of them, but for several residents of a section in West Haven’s Allingtown cats are something that have […]

$10m gift boosts business school efforts in Riyadh

July 22, 2026

The University of New Haven today announced a $10 million philanthropic gift from alumnus Douglas D. Schumann ’69 to support the launch of its College […]

City Author publishes new anthology

July 22, 2026

October Project Publishing announces the release of The Intelligence of the Sky, a new poetry collection by award-winning poet, lyricist, and author Julie Flanders, who resides […]

$2.1m award to fund safety on shore

July 22, 2026

The state Bond Commission has awarded West Haven $2.1 million to fund major infrastructure and safety improvements along Captain Thomas Boulevard, marking the latest milestone […]

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Bygone era

This post card from the turn of the 20th Century shows Bishop’s Colonnade, a popular attraction in the resort community borough of West Haven, which was then part of Orange.
Behind the stacks

The newest Children's Librarian is Tatiana Franklin at the Ora Mason Library. Stop in Wednesday mornings for her Tots and Tales Storytime starting in September.
Ceremony marks Firefighters’ promotions

Six career firefighters of the City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown are promoted during a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall on July 16. From left, new Capt. Michael DiMassa, new Fire Marshal Stephen Panza, Mayor Dorinda Borer, Board of Fire Commissioners Chairwoman Iris Diaz, Chief Michael R. Terenzio, Deputy Chief Keith T. Flood, new Lts. Christopher Iadarola, Peter Redding and Daniel Hall, and new Lt. and Deputy Fire Marshal Joseph DeGrand.
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Fireworks ushered in nation’s 250th
Fireworks ushered in nation’s 250th

St. Lawrence School seventh grader Anthony Milano reads the Declaration of Independence with Mayor Dorinda Borer on July 4 at a public reading ceremony on the steps of City Hall marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
City celebrates nation’s 250th

From left, friends Hailey Croce, Emilie Werle, Mia Mencio, Gianna Cavanna and Ari Rose watch the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular at Savin Rock Park on July 3.
Prepping for the show

Getting ready for the city’s July 3 fireworks display, these youngsters got a little pre-game excitement lighting some sparklers in the area in front of Savin Rock
Festival ready to ‘Rock’ the shore

Bohemian Queen, “the ultimate Queen tribute band,” will headline Day 2 of the Savin Rock Festival at 8 p.m. Saturday in Old Grove Park, 1 Palace St. Bohemian Queen will entertain festivalgoers with costume changes and musical gems galore from Freddie Mercury and company’s acclaimed rock ’n’ roll canon.
Festival ready to ‘Rock’ the shore

The Rum Runners, “one of Connecticut’s most popular cover bands where the party never ends,” will kick off Day 1 of the Savin Rock Festival at 6 p.m. Friday in Old Grove Park, 1 Palace St.
Festival ready to ‘Rock’ the shore

Bee Gees Gold, performing its Las Vegas tribute show to the one and only Bee Gees, will headline Day 1 of the Savin Rock Festival at 8 p.m. Friday in Old Grove Park, 1 Palace St.
Festival ready to ‘Rock’ the shore

Party rockers Bo and the Hot Heads, featuring local music scene veterans Rich Weber, Rob Hames, Lou D’Amato and Max Cappello, will kick off Day 2 of the Savin Rock Festival at 6 p.m. Saturday in Old Grove Park, 1 Palace St.
$10m gift boosts business school efforts in Riyadh

President Jens Frederiksen (left) and Doug Schumann
$10m gift boosts business school efforts in Riyadh

A part of the University of New Haven’s Riyadh campus.
HIstorian's Corner

The rise of Campbell Ave
Community House opens new center for Early Learning

Room renderings of the new West Haven Community House Early Learning Center.
Community House opens new center for Early Learning

Room renderings of the new West Haven Community House Early Learning Center.
Community House opens new center for Early Learning

Room renderings of the new West Haven Community House Early Learning Center.
Curious Goods a family business

Curious Goods owner Sabina West with daughter, Giverny.
Curious Goods a family business

The store front along Campbell Avenue.
Evangeliste, Simons named conference

Pictured (L-R) - Susan Bader, CEO of Connecticut Orthopaedics; Lily Simons; Madden Evangeliste; Al Carbone, SCC Commissioner