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Hartford
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new musical that explores Ella Grasso’s role during the 1965 Constitutional Convention will be performed at the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford on Friday, March 6, at 2 p.m. Registration for the free event is available through the Connecticut League of Women Voters. Connecticut Public
- ➤ Connecticut leaders held a ceremony at the state capitol in Hartford on March 4 to honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (the only all-Black, all-female unit from WWII that included 10 from Connecticut), as descendants like Lisa Boone learned their family history. Connecticut Public
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Amid double-digit oil price increases triggered by a conflict in Iran, low-income families in Hartford face higher home energy costs — Generation Power CT is accepting fuel assistance applications until Mar. 10 to support about 2,000 households. CT Mirror
- ➤ The Stanley Black & Decker Myrtle Street plant in New Britain is expected to close within two months, prompting city officials to work with the Connecticut Department of Labor to find new jobs for affected workers. Mayor Sanchez said discussions about attracting a new manufacturer to the site remain underway. FOX61
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Hartford Public Schools proposed a $228M budget for the 2026-27 school year with a 6.6% increase that covers salaries, medical costs, and transportation. The Board will hold workshops and a public hearing on March 26 at Town Hall Room 314 to gather community input. We-Ha
- ➤ High school students rallied at the Capitol on Wednesday to urge lawmakers to update the state's Education Cost Sharing formula. The proposed bills aim to raise the current per-student funding from $11,525 to better reflect modern costs — an effort supported by teachers, administrators, and local leaders. CT Mirror
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The CT DMV unveiled a commemorative license plate honoring the Borinqueneers, the 65th Infantry Regiment, on Wednesday, March 4 in Waterbury. The $60 plate features the New Britain monument and a portion of sales will aid HAVOCT (assisting local veterans). Connecticut Public
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Hartford-based NACA helps low to moderate-income buyers overcome homeownership challenges with free workshops and affordable financing options — and it will host a homeownership event in Hartford in a couple months. NBC Connecticut
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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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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.
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Shamrock Run & Walk
8:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. — Chippens Hill Middle School, Bristol, CT — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Irish spirit with a community 5 & 2-mile road race and fitness walk for all ages.
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