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Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, ConnCORP hosted its first Community Appreciation Awards in Hamden to honor 12 leaders for their dedication to community unity and youth mentoring, including Hartford's Levar Mitchell. The event highlighted ongoing local efforts to strengthen neighborhoods across Connecticut. FOX61
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Angel Land is set to open at the Corbin Collection (pending inspections) by the end of March. The 19,000 sqft indoor playground for children 10 and under will feature slides, climbing structures, ball pits and a mini-market. We-Ha
- ➤ DISH Network will remove WFSB on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. ET if a renewal agreement is not reached. DISH customers should consider other options such as using an antenna to continue watching local broadcasts. WFSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut lawmakers are considering a statewide ban on cellphones in public schools beginning next year. Two bills (HB 5149 and HB 5035) would let local boards enforce bell-to-bell bans and allow special exemptions, with a decision expected after the March 23 committee review. CT News Junkie
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox is pushing to create the Connecticut India Trade Commission to boost advanced manufacturing and IT sectors. The bipartisan-supported bill is expected to become law soon, bringing new investment to local communities. News 12 Connecticut
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley was fined $25,000 by the Big East for unsportsmanlike conduct in the closing seconds of a March 7 game at Marquette. The league reviewed the incident — a decision aimed at upholding sportsmanship. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Top-ranked UConn won 100-51 over Creighton in the Big East semifinals on Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena near Uncasville — Sarah Strong led with 23 points, seven rebounds and six steals as the Huskies advanced to their 22nd consecutive conference championship game. NBC Connecticut
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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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Annual Johnny's Jog for Charity 5K
9 a.m. — Blue Back Square — Registration required — Participate in a community run and support a good cause with raffle prizes.
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Christian Music Concert Series
7-11 p.m. — PeoplesBank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience uplifting sounds at a night of inspiring Christian music.
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