By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mr. Bubbles Laundromat, a new self-service laundry at 1088 Boston Post Road, celebrated its grand opening July 1. After dubbing Mr. Bubbles “the Disney World of laundromats,” Mayor Dorinda … [Read more...] about Laundromat opens on the Post Road
Troupe visits city with rock opera
Choreographer Alexis Robbins with cast of The Mercy Velvet Project. Photos courtesy of Kamrdance. Dance comes to the city with a new work on Thursday, July 24. The Mercy Velvet Project is a tap dance and rock opera now under … [Read more...] about Troupe visits city with rock opera
City marks Juneteenth
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice For the fifth straight year, the city observed Juneteenth on June 19, the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free — two years after the Emancipation … [Read more...] about City marks Juneteenth
Historian’s Corner
By Dan ShineVoice Columnist Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society In 1945, the officers of a new local organization, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society, Inc. bought from Mr. J.W. Wilbur, on behalf of St. Paul’s Church, a plot of land and a … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Columbus Auto has city connections
New Haven’s Columbus Autobody Works, which was opened in 1928 by Vincenzo DiLauro, has been owned and operated by the family for four generations. The shop’s continued success has come down to a few simple and clear factors: a dedication to … [Read more...] about Columbus Auto has city connections
SHJBL awards three scholarships
Shore Haven Junior. Baseball League awarded three scholarships to former players who are going to be freshman in college in the fall. Nora Grillo received the Dini Family Scholarship. She is a graduate of Laurelton Hall where she was a member … [Read more...] about SHJBL awards three scholarships
City Cooling site
In West Haven, cooling centers are available at the following locations: Main Library, 300 Main Street, Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ora Mason Library Branch, 260 Benham Hill Road, Monday 12 p.m. … [Read more...] about City Cooling site
The week in photos – June 19, 2025
‘Make Music Day’returns to shore
ArtsWestCT and the West Haven Early Childhood Council jointly announce plans for West Haven Make Music Day on June 21st, a 4th annual family-friendly event. Internationally, Make Music Day celebrations are held in nearly 5,000 places around the … [Read more...] about ‘Make Music Day’returns to shore
Dear Felicia
It’s the middle o’ the month of June, and with it, the kiddies are outta school for the next 8-10 weeks. It’s a lesson in how fast life can git when your having fun. Tempus does fugit, and the older yew git, it’s not whether your having fun, that’s … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia