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The First Church of Christ in Wethersfield will start restoring its 255-year-old steeple next April as part of a $3 million project that still needs $1 million in donations.

Community members and history supporters can help preserve this local landmark.

State officials said the Iran conflict has driven up fuel prices and raised cost concerns for Connecticut families.

Gov. Ned Lamont noted during a Meriden press conference Tuesday that a gas tax holiday may help ease higher heating, shipping, and grocery costs + protect consumers.

Tuesday, over 100 Girl Scouts gathered at the Connecticut State Capitol for the annual event where they toured historic spaces and learned about advocacy and leadership skills.

Knight Hall School will host a fundraiser at New Park Brewing on March 27 to raise money for new playground fencing in West Hartford.

The event includes a silent auction, raffle, and BarRated Trivia to support school improvements (child-led curriculum).

A public hearing on Tuesday discussed a proposed state bill to limit self-checkout lanes to eight and require one worker for every two self-checkouts at grocery stores including Stew Leonard’s in Newington.

Union officials say the rules could boost jobs while grocers worry about flexibility & costs.

State Treasurer Erick Russell reported Connecticut’s pension fund grew 14% last year with nearly $8.3 billion gained for retirement benefits (driven by strong market gains and disciplined asset reallocation) as officials plan further fiscal improvements.

West Hartford community members have rallied in support of Camden Siegal’s family as a memorial fund was established and a GoFundMe campaign was launched to help his mother, Liz Fisher, cope with their loss.

Local Hall High teams paid tribute by adding 'Cam' stickers on their helmets while the fundraising nears its $14,000 goal.

UConn and UCLA are poised to be the top seeds in the women's NCAA tournament when the bracket is revealed Sunday; UConn led the selection measures + UCLA earned three first-place votes after a 51-point win, and UConn coach Geno Auriemma said he is fine with any outcome.

Top-seeded UConn beat Villanova 90-51 in the women’s Big East Tournament Championship Monday night — the win advances their season momentum and cements their strong performance in the competition.

No. 1 seed Northwest Catholic defeated 16 seed Conard 79 to 41 on Monday night in the CIAC state tournament — the Lions will host Danbury in the quarterfinal round on Thursday, Mar.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Christian Music Concert Series

7-11 p.m. — PeoplesBank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience uplifting sounds at a night of inspiring Christian music.

Big Shrimp Live Performance

9 p.m. — Arch Street Tavern — No cover charge — Experience high-octane rock as Big Shrimp merges funk and improvisation in an unforgettable live show.