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Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Oak Hill staff honored founder Emily Wells Foster during Women’s History Month (a recognition of her leadership in disability services) in Hartford. NBC Connecticut
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Journey postponed its Final Frontier Tour performance at PeoplesBank Arena to Sunday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. due to weather issues in Canada affecting its tour routing, and all tickets will be honored for the new date. FOX61
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Inflation data are expected today as rising fuel costs from the Iran conflict drive higher airline ticket prices. Gov. Lamont has proposed suspending the state gas tax after pump prices jumped about 50 cents in the past week. WFSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Education advocates, mayors, and legislators are asking the state to update its education cost sharing formula for the first time in over a decade. Supporters say the current funding does not match rising costs and lawmakers will tie increases to inflation and income levels. Connecticut Public
- ➤ More than 200 community members testified at the state Capitol on Wednesday as Connecticut lawmakers discussed a bill to regulate homeschooling—a practice that has been unregulated until now. WFSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ UConn’s annual summit will begin Friday, March 20 at the Connecticut State Capitol - key panels will address pocketbook issues, economic ties and proposals on rent control and energy affordability for Puerto Ricans as community leaders plan next steps. Connecticut Public
- ➤ Residents gathered at the state Legislative Office Building in Hartford today to voice opinions on two vaccine bills. Lawmakers said the proposals aim to maintain vaccine access while opponents worry about government overreach + transparency. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ Hundreds of people gathered at the state Legislative Office Building today to voice their opposition to vaccine bills, with many speaking out both inside and outside the venue. NBC Connecticut
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Respira Counseling and Wellness hosted a women’s retreat for International Women’s Day on March 7 at S.P.L.A.S.H Project in Hartford. The event featured pilates, personal charcuterie boards, and plant care + workshops led by family members. Connecticut Public
- ➤ Researchers say that this winter's heavy snow is protecting ticks by keeping them insulated from the cold. Goudarz Molaei (director of the tick surveillance program at CAES) said only extreme dry cold without snow would harm the ticks. Connecticut Public
- ➤ Dr. Rocio Chang from UConn Health and Hartford auxiliary bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt shared advice for older Latinos on managing mental health amid stressful news coverage. They explained that ongoing exposure to traumatic events can trigger physical stress and encouraged seeking support from community and faith. Connecticut Public
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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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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.
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