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Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation telethon begins today at 9 a.m. on Channel 3 and is streamed on WFSB+. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Community Engagement Reporter Mariana Navarrete Villegas hosts a Listening Session on Feb. 26 at Park Street Library @Lyric to gather local input on housing issues. There will be two sessions (English from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Spanish from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.) with refreshments offered in both. CT Mirror
- ➤ A video showed road conditions on I-84 in East Hartford from Friday afternoon. The update helps drivers plan routes amid ongoing winter weather — they should check for delays before traveling. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Today, families can enjoy three free events including a cardboard box race at Mount Southington starting at 3:30 p.m., a Stars Hollow Snow Festival at Lutz Children’s Museum from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and a Winter Festival at Burr Pond State Park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. WFSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History hosted Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End on Feb. 12, displaying five graphic novels that explore local migration and community history — a project developed with residents and students. The museum may release a companion publication by Fourth of July. CT Mirror
- ➤ The Urban League of Greater Hartford held its 11th annual showcase of African-American, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Latino cultures that featured Black-owned businesses, resources and music serving over 3,000 local residents each year. FOX61
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bestselling author Wally Lamb will give a public reading of his latest novel at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 at the University of Hartford’s 1877 Club — he will sign copies for attendees after the reading. University of Hartford
- ➤ Magnet school leaders testified before the Education Committee on Friday that proposed bills would cut $12 million in state funding and force schools to cover costs for student disability plans. They warned that these measures could lead to reduced services and possible school closures if approved. CT Mirror
- ➤ On Friday, Connecticut’s Education Committee heard public testimony on a bill to ban cell phones in public schools from students’ arrival until they leave (the measure aims to promote focused learning). WFSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state plans to upgrade the Chief Medical Examiner offices in Farmington by expanding a 31,800 sqft facility with a 20,000 sqft addition to address storage issues and accreditation risks. A contractor is expected to be chosen by summer — construction will continue while the office remains open. CT Mirror
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut community health centers are urging lawmakers to reform Medicaid enrollment and boost reimbursement for community health workers amid proposed federal changes under H.R. 1. The association, representing 17 centers (serving over 452,000 patients), also seeks state aid (worth $5 million) to sustain workforce programs and care access. CT News Junkie
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Some residents have returned to Concierge Apartments in Rocky Hill after weeks of displacement as building 200 reopened following burst pipes that cut heat and hot water last month. Hundreds remain in hotels while management negotiates compensation and eases new rules (including a curfew in buildings A and C). WFSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The top-ranked UConn women’s basketball team will play Providence at high noon Sunday at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs & then face Georgetown on Thursday at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford at 7 p.m. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Team USA women's hockey won an Olympic gold medal in Milan after a sudden-death overtime finish on Thursday. Connecticut ties shone when former Choate Rosemary Hall player Hillary Knight, Quinnipiac assistant coach Brent Hill, and alumna Kati Tabin played key roles - linking local pride to a historic victory. FOX61
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West Hartford Black Business Expo
1-4 p.m. — Town Hall Auditorium — Free entry — Celebrate and support a diverse range of local black-owned businesses showcasing unique products and services.
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Shucked
6:30-8:30 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Tickets start at $114 — Experience a night of unforgettable performances at Shucked in Hartford.
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Feedback - LIVE
6-9 p.m. — Connecticut Valley Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy classic rock favorites and original tunes from the talented band Feedback.
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Soccer Classes for Kids Aged 3-8
2 p.m. — Elizabeth Park Conservancy — Enroll now — March indoor soccer classes designed for young boys and girls.
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Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Cleveland Monsters
7-8 p.m. — PeoplesBank Arena — Check the local AHL action as the Wolf Pack host the Monsters in a thrilling hockey showdown.
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90s Con 2026
4-8 p.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — $176.10 — Celebrate the iconic decade of the 90s with a weekend of nostalgia in Hartford.
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90's Con CT - Saturday
10 AM – 2 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — VIP ticket options available — Celebrate the beloved 90s with exclusive experiences and premium seating.
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90's Con CT - Sunday
10 AM - 2 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — VIP ticket packages available — Celebrate the iconic 90s with exclusive experiences and meet your favorite stars.
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St. Patrick's Day Knitted Banner Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Manchester Public Library — Free entry — Create a festive yarn banner for St. Patrick's Day under the guidance of local artisan Mary Curley.
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Turas - Contemporary Irish Music
6-9 p.m. — New Park Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a captivating evening of live Irish music with the band Turas.
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