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Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Bristol, Southington, and Plainville have endured a disruptive hum from the ReWorld trash plant that affects sleep and health. Health officials and city leaders are working with the facility on a plan to ease the noise by year-end. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Vox Church reopens its new Hartford hub today at 129 Lafayette St. in a historic 1929 building and will hold services at 9 and 11 a.m. The church plans to invest $4 million into renovations and will offer community programs (school tutoring and addiction recovery). Connecticut Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Trinity Academy in Hartford held a Shark Tank — style invention workshop in December for young Latin students to boost STEM learning. The Connecticut Invention Convention will run another session this spring, giving students a chance to improve their inventions and compete at state finals at the University of Connecticut. Connecticut Public
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fun City Trampoline and Adventure Park in New Britain is ramping up cleaning protocols after a West Hartford school closed due to a norovirus outbreak. The park mops, wipes and mists surfaces with bleach+Fabulosa cleaner while parents remain cautious about hygiene. WFSB-TV
- ➤ During a New Year’s Caribbean cruise, a West Hartford family experienced a severe flu outbreak that sickened 14 of 21 members, including a toddler who needed oxygen treatment; hundreds aboard also became ill. The family continues to recover and plans future celebrations on land. WFSB-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Hartford’s workgroup will redevelop 20 city-owned vacant lots to create affordable homes for families earning up to 120% of the area median income. The project (with $2 million each in state and city funds) will offer developers up to $150,000 per home, with many units expected by next fall. Connecticut Public
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Olivia Vukosa of Christ the King recorded a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds in a 53 to 39 loss at the HoopHall Classic in Springfield on Jan. 18, impressing UConn coach Geno Auriemma who praised her calm leadership as she readies for college play with the Huskies. Connecticut Post
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The Cottage at Hartford Stage
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Tickets starting at $207 — Experience a captivating performance with The Cottage in downtown Hartford.
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Ghosts of Jupiter with John Ferrara
8-11:30 p.m. — Arch Street Tavern — Ticket details not listed — Experience psychedelic rock with Ghosts of Jupiter and innovative bass compositions by John Ferrara.
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Urgent - A Tribute to Foreigner
8-11 p.m. — New Park Brewing — $0.55+ service fee — Experience electrifying hits from Foreigner brought to life by the premier tribute band Urgent.
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Kermit Lynch Wine Dinner
6-9 p.m. — Artisan Restaurant West Hartford — $125 per person — Experience a gourmet five-course dinner paired with exquisite Kermit Lynch wines as you explore French and Italian flavors.
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Valentine Craft Workshop
6-7 p.m. — The Mark Twain House & Museum — $25 per person — Learn the Victorian language of flowers and craft unique Valentines to express your true sentiments.
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CT River & Roots Series: Kimaya Diggs
2-3:30 p.m. — Windsor Art Center — Free entry — Enjoy a free acoustic performance by R&B/soul musician Kimaya Diggs in a welcoming gallery setting.
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Pressed Flower Heart Art Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Connecticut Valley Brewing Company — Free entry — Create a lasting heart-shaped artwork using pressed flowers.
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PMP Certification Bootcamp
9 AM – 5 PM — 100 Pearl Street Gallery Parking — Cost varies — Fast-track training to become a Project Management Professional with expert coaching and resources.
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Eric Lindell Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Arch Street Tavern — Tickets available — Experience the soulful tunes of acclaimed singer-songwriter Eric Lindell in an intimate setting.
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Harvest & Rust - A Neil Young Experience
7-9 p.m. — Downtown Live at the Rockwell Theater — Ticketed event — Enjoy an authentic tribute to Neil Young with stirring performances from one of the premier bands in the Northeast USA.
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