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The legendary Beatles Co Founder, Paul McCartney dined at Frank Pepe's Pizzeria on Wooster Street in New Haven, Connecticut after an event at the Yale Schwarzman Center, the restaurant staff confirmed to Hearst Connecticut Media. He ate at Pepe's after his speaking event at Yale's Woolsey Hall on Thursday, February 16, 2023.

There’s nothing like spending a quiet day in the library, browsing the seemingly endless rows of books. While the small local library you grew up with may have its own distinct charm, there's nothing quite like this library that can be found in the iconic Connecticut city of New Haven.

Academy Award winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow recently got a taste of Sally's Apizza on Wooster Street, in New Haven, Connecticut during a visit. On Tuesday night, the pizzeria posted this photo of Paltrow standing outside the shop with two employees. Sally's marketing manager Kat Manning said the actress visited the legendary pizzeria on Tuesday and shared a pizza pie with her group of friends.

16 City Gallery Members Celebrate Open Source 2022, a Visual Arts Festival. Have you been to City Gallery lately? If not, Artspace’s Open Source 2022 is the perfect chance to stop in and get to know the gallery’s exciting mix of visual artists. OPEN SOURCE @ CITY, on view from October 7 - October 30, will feature work by 16 member artists and includes an Opening Reception on Friday, October 7 from 4 - 6:30PM, as well as an Open Source Open House Weekend on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30, 12 - 5PM.

Singer and Songwriter Taylor SwiftAmy Sussman / GI. If you're a Taylor Swift fan this night is for you. The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night at Toad’s Place in New Haven, Connecticut on November 10, 2022.

(Creative Commons/ssalonso) The United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut Vanessa Roberts Avery and Special Agent in Charge of The New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, David Sunberg announced that on September 22nd, a federal grand jury in Harford returned an indictment charging Tihaja Ortiz-Tucker, also known as "TJ," from New Haven, with carjacking, firearm, and conspiracy offenses.

Recently I have been writing a series of good news stories on people who support the community and give back to local organizations. And this week, there was yet another great example of someone who has given back to the New Haven community.

Forbes published its annual list of Forbes 400, which ranks the richest Americans by their net worths. The 400 richest Americans saw their combined wealth increase 40% over the last year, to $4.5 trillion. Almost all are richer than last year.

Pepe’s Pizza in New Haven, CT is always a must when I visit! Their pizza tastes like love! Frank Pepe knew exactly what he was doing! They’re approaching their 100 year anniversary!

We tried the "must try" restaurants in Connecticut and came away with some hot takes. Watch to see which you shouldn't miss and which didn't go so well for us. All music from Epidemic Sounds.