A blog about New Haven
Usually, after the completion of a year, I do some silly write-up about places which closed, surprising news of the year, throw in a few snarky comments about how everything is stupid, voila, new article. Classic Journalism. But it’s 2020. We’re officially In The Future. And it’s got me thinking about my time in New … Read more
You can feel autumn coming as you walk down the streets of New Haven. The crispness of the cool breeze. The slow descent of the first dying leaves. Mayor Toni Harp standing in front of a vacant lot having a not-really-a-groundbreaking at Definitely Coming Someday Q House. Oh yes, it is Primary Season. “But Josh, … Read more
In Episode 8, Josh sits down with comedian Shawn Murray (@HighbrowShawn) and writer Ashley Raymond (GiraffesEyeView.com) to discuss content production, magnet schools, gentrification, and the exclusivity of Yale. [widget id=”easy_facebook_page_plugin-4″]
Seven years ago, I moved to East Rock. And thus began my New Haven journey. I didn’t know then how much my life would change in the coming years. What began as an attempt to save money on rent by living with roommates turned into a love for a city and eventually, purchasing a home … Read more
If you don’t read the New Haven Independent or the New Haven Register, first of all… thank you. You don’t need “news.” You need unfounded opinions! And you’ve come to the right place. But if you haven’t read, the City recently hired a firm to help develop the Long Wharf area, from its current dystopian … Read more
On March 13, 2017, I entered the next stage of adulthood by buying a house in New Haven. People love to ask me questions about it, so rather than risk further interactions with live human beings, I’ve decided to share my experience with you, Dear Reader. And must I say you look quite fetching today. … Read more
This is a time of year to reflect upon all of the things we often take for granted. To take stock in everything we’re so lucky to have. And of course, to ingest so much food we get the meat sweats. For me, it is a time to reflect upon this city. Over five years … Read more
Psst. Hey, buddy. You need an apartment? How about something downtown? Perhaps something “luxurious”? Great. Cause we have thousands of ’em. Or rather, we’re about to. Welcome to The Great New Haven Apartment Boom! Oh, I’m sorry, were you looking for something affordable that isn’t a neighborhood that looks like where Eminem grew up in … Read more
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