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Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Four firefighters and one civilian were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries following a collision with a firetruck in Hartford. WFSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Carlos Hernández Chávez, recognized as the 2024 Distinguished Mexican by the consulate, significantly contributed to Hartford's cultural scene. Connecticut Public
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Eversource informs Connecticut communities of impending budget cuts and higher customer costs, attributing the changes to regulation by PURA and credit rating downgrades by national agencies. FOX61
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut's Education Committee aims to prioritize special education funding and services during the 2025 legislative session, alongside addressing other funding debates. CT Mirror
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut has implemented a series of new laws, including a minimum wage increase to $16.35/hour and tighter regulations on cannabis sales, among others. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ Rep. Chris Rosario proposes a bill to allow Connecticut students to observe Three Kings Day without penalty, in recognition of its cultural importance to the Latino and Roman Catholic communities. NBC Connecticut
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut's Office of Health Strategy fined Johnson Memorial Hospital $153,000 for shutting down its birthing center without state approval. CT News Junkie
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Solo Ball leads No. 11 UConn to a 81-68 victory over DePaul with seven 3-pointers, marking their seventh consecutive win. FOX61
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Three Kings Day Celebration
This family-friendly event for children aged 1 to 10 features a procession, toy distribution, and fun activities including camel rides.
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UConn Huskies Women's Basketball vs. Xavier Musketeers
The UConn Huskies Women's Basketball team competes against the Xavier Musketeers at the XL Center.
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CCSU Blue Devils Women's Basketball vs. LIU Sharks
The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils women's basketball team is set to compete against the Long Island University Sharks at Detrick Gymnasium.
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Candlelight Tribute Concert to Adele
Experience the enchanting music of Adele performed by the Havenwood String Quartet in a candlelit setting at the South Congregational Church in Hartford.
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Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival
The Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival is a historically themed celebration of Epiphany featuring a large cast, live animals, and a full orchestra, evoking the 15th century atmosphere of a royal celebration.
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Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Long Island University Sharks
The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils will face off against the Long Island University Sharks in a college basketball matchup at Detrick Gymnasium.
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Hartford Career Fair at DoubleTree by Hilton
This career fair offers opportunities to meet recruiters from local and Fortune 500 companies, with various open positions in multiple sectors.
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Spanish Parenting Education Class at Catholic Charities of Hartford
Catholic Charities of Hartford is offering an in-person Spanish parenting education class that spans six hours, designed to support parents in their educational journey.
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CNLA Winter Symposium
The CNLA Winter Symposium is Connecticut's premier horticultural industry event featuring education tracks, exhibitor networking, and a keynote addressing effective leadership.
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Dizgo Live Concert
Dizgo will perform live at the Arch Street Tavern in Hartford, CT.
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