Good morning, Hartford.

After a hard winter, volunteers with Angel of Edgewood delivered 300 new coats to children in the North End of Hartford, helping families stay warm.

Stanley Black & Decker cut about 300 jobs and will close its tape measure manufacturing facility in New Britain, according to a state representative.

The decision is set to impact local employment and the area's economy.

The UConn Institute for Puerto Rican Studies is building a database of documents on 288 Puerto Rico residents who refused U.S. citizenship in 1917.

The project — born from a master's thesis — will be published online next May to explain the legal and cultural legacy of their choice.

Associate Professor Jillian Cavanna, UHart program director of early childhood and elementary education, co-authored Teaching Ambitiously in Elementary School: Preparing Beginning Teachers, a book promoting student-centered math instruction published in late 2025 (it has received positive reviews for its fresh research focus).

Towns in Connecticut have notified state officials that they might need to dump snow into nearby waterways after a heavy blizzard.

Essex stores 1,000 tons of snow at a parking lot near a boat launch while working to protect the Connecticut River from salt, sand & debris.

Connecticut safety and health officials warned that the EPA rollback of air quality standards for coal power plants will lead to increased mercury emissions that could harm public health.

DEEP and DPH said state protections remain in place to safeguard residents against potential risks.

Homelessness in Connecticut is rising as the state faces uncertain funding after a halted federal change threatened to cut up to $98M per year from housing programs, affecting over 6,000 residents.

Gov. Lamont pledged $5.2M — future support remains unclear.

The No. 6 UConn men's basketball team will honor its seniors in its last home game today as it tips off against Seton Hall at noon in Storrs.

The Huskies' recent win over St. John's boosts their Big East hopes and could keep them atop the standings.

Hartford celebrates the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup as the city uses its ideal location between two host cities to highlight its soccer culture — community events will honor the city's diversity.

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.

Feedback - LIVE

6-9 p.m. — Connecticut Valley Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy classic rock favorites and original tunes from the talented band Feedback.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty

6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Theater of the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience a radiant ballet reimagining of Sleeping Beauty with stunning glow-in-the-dark costumes.