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Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Ned Lamont signed the State Seal of Civics Education and Engagement this week to boost civic skills among students. School boards may mark diplomas (Academic Year 2026-2027) to verify civic proficiency as local groups work with the state on the program. CT Mirror
- ➤ On Thursday evening, about a hundred locals gathered at West Hartford Town Hall for the Morris and Judy Sarna Breaking Bias & Creating Community Program, which aims to reduce racism and antisemitism through interactive digital testimony and virtual reality experiences; organizers plan to expand the program to more schools in Greater Hartford. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ The University of Hartford’s Barney School of Business hosted its annual Corine T. Norgaard Networking Night on March 12 + the event featured a reception, a keynote from Lorraine Morhardt ’95, and roundtable discussions on mentorship and leadership. University of Hartford
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State regulators approved a revised rate hike for Yankee Gas that will add 75 cents per month to a $15 residential increase. Consumer Counsel Claire Coleman criticized the decision that raises revenue requirements by $87 million and gives Yankee Gas the highest approved return among state utilities. CT News Junkie
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Public Health will close Bickford Healthcare Center in Windsor Locks on April 10. Temporary manager Kate Sacks said officials are relocating 36 residents and addressing safety and financial concerns — Social Services is coordinating next steps. WFSB-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford is celebrating 75 years with events planned for 2026, including a summer concert on July 8 and an anniversary mass on Sept. 13 — a milestone honoring its long tradition as a sanctuary of peace and healing. We-Ha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former UConn basketball player Steve Emt, now a top wheelchair curler, recently competed in Italy with Team USA as his team came up short of bronze; he uses his experience to warn about drunk driving and plans to train for the next Paralympics. FOX61
- ➤ No. 6 UConn beat Xavier 93-68 on Thursday night at MSG in the Big East Tournament. Tarris Reed Jr. had 17 points + 14 rebounds as the Huskies prepare to face the Villanova-Georgetown winner on Friday night in the semifinals. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ Three Connecticut women’s hockey teams advanced in the NCAA tournament when UConn, Yale, and Quinnipiac each won their opening games on Thursday night, with fans gathering in Hamden and New Haven. The teams will play again on Saturday — a big moment for local women’s hockey. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ UConn and Georgetown will face off in the Big East Tournament semifinal tonight at Madison Square Garden and Metro-North is running extra New Haven Line trains—helping fans reach New York City in time for tipoff. WFSB-TV
- ➤ West Hartford’s Hall/Conard girls hockey team lost 6-1 to top-seeded Darien at Quinnipiac University on Wednesday, March 11 — their state championship run ended after a season marked by early pressure and a late goal from Teagan Cohane. We-Ha
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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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Night Zero with Fungkshui
7 PM - 12 AM — Arch Street Tavern — Free parking available — Experience an electrifying night of live music featuring mesmerizing guitar and bass performances.
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