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Friday, February 14th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tenants in a Hartford apartment building report lacking hot water for months and being sexually harassed by unhoused individuals breaking in, amidst claims of negligence by property management. WFSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut lawmakers and the Department of Transportation are advocating for a third time to reduce the legal driving blood alcohol content from .08% to .05% to combat impaired driving and reduce fatal crashes. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Connecticut lawmakers are proposing a bill to ensure libraries get better deals on e-books, aiming to save taxpayers significant amounts yearly by preventing restrictive contracts with publishers. Connecticut Post
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Connecticut Concert Ballet's 15th Annual Gala Fundraiser: An Old-Fashioned Love Song
This gala event offers a nostalgic evening filled with classic love songs to support the Connecticut Concert Ballet's mission of dance education and community inspiration.
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Cowboy Junkies Concert
Cowboy Junkies will perform live at Infinity Music Hall in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Connecticut Flower & Garden Show 2025
This annual event features an extensive array of exhibits related to gardening and floral displays, showcasing over 140,000 square feet of recreational showcases.
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Hartford Career Fair at Great River Park
This career fair provides an opportunity for job seekers to connect with employers in the Hartford Downtown area.
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Stonehill Skyhawks vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Men's Basketball Game
This event features a men's basketball matchup between the Stonehill Skyhawks and the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Detrick Gymnasium.
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Connecticut Flower and Garden Show
The Connecticut Flower and Garden Show features beautifully landscaped gardens, design competitions, and over 200 vendors offering gardening supplies, craft goods, and gourmet food.
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Once On This Island Auditions in Hartford
Auditions for the theatrical production 'Once On This Island' will take place over three days, where participants can showcase their talent for a story of love and resilience set in a vibrant cultural backdrop.
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Connecticut Pharmacists Foundation Comedy Night
A comedy night at Sea Tea Comedy Theater featuring stand-up acts and skits, supporting the Connecticut Pharmacists Foundation Scholarship Fund.
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Creighton Bluejays vs. UConn Huskies Women's Basketball
The UConn Huskies will host the Creighton Bluejays in a women's basketball matchup at the XL Center in Hartford.
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Karaoke Night with DJ Tony Torres
This lively karaoke event features DJ Tony Torres spinning tracks for attendees to showcase their vocal skills at Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue.
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