On Sunday, June 7, 2026, over 1,000 runners joined West Hartford’s Celebrate West Hartford FUNd RUNS. The event featured a 5K course from Blue Back Square to Trout Brook Trail and a Kids K at Blue Back Square, with proceeds aiding local funds for low-income families.
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A recent study by the Open Communities Alliance finds that state and federal housing vouchers keep many families in low-cost urban neighborhoods such as Hartford—where rental options are limited by strict budgets. The report suggests changes to help families access better schools and cleaner environments.
Advocates hosted an event Monday at Sisson Avenue Fire House to warn against leaving children in hot cars and pushed for a federal rule that adds alert systems to new vehicles—Sen. Blumenthal participated, noting nearly 40 child deaths occur each year from hot cars.
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