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Hartford
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eversource is hosting a bill assistance event at Raymond Library on Main Street today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Customers should bring bills and proof of income to learn about extended payment plans and energy efficiency programs. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Community members are strengthening local bonds after recent gun violence claimed Christopher Shannon’s life on Allen Place; local leaders at Phillips Metropolitan CME Church organized a Day of Peace with vigils, counseling, and neighborhood talks on Albany Avenue to promote healing. NBC Connecticut
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Italian-Americans in Connecticut are celebrating Saint Joseph’s Day today with feasts and special zeppole from local bakeries such as Mazzicato Italian Bakery in Hartford, as participants wear red to honor the earthly father of Jesus. WFSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Hartford students gain hands-on learning in a new Hanger Clinic lab in Rocky Hill, Conn. The lab (opened March 19) offers classrooms and national-level fabrication to build real patient care skills. University of Hartford
- ➤ West Hartford Public Schools is hosting a Rock Your Socks event today to mark World Down Syndrome Day. Students wear mismatched socks and donate non-perishable food to the local pantry, sparking conversations on Down syndrome awareness and acceptance. We-Ha
- ➤ Marisol Arroyo-Castro, a New Britain teacher with 30 years of experience, is appealing her administrative removal for displaying a small crucifix on her desk + her attorneys claim that forcing her to hide her religious expression violates her First Amendment rights. FOX61
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Civil Air Patrol is monitoring Connecticut rivers for ice dams and flooding. Brian Proulx completed a pre-flight check on his Cessna 172 at Waterbury Oxford Airport — he will continue tracking water conditions to alert local officials and residents. WFSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 2nd-seeded UConn practiced in Philadelphia yesterday in preparation for its NCAA Tournament First Round matchup with Furman set to tip off today at 10 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center - Channel 3 streamed the media availability. WFSB-TV
- ➤ The UConn men’s basketball team arrived in Philadelphia ahead of practice as it prepares to face Furman tonight in the NCAA Tournament. WFSB-TV
- ➤ UConn coach Dan Hurley & his Huskies prepare to face 15th seed Furman from South Carolina today at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The team makes final adjustments for a crucial game. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Diana Taurasi surprised high school star Olivia Vukosa— a UConn commit from Christ the King in New York— by presenting her with the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award on Thursday, making her the first Husky to earn the honor since Paige Bueckers. NBC Connecticut
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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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Chess Club for Kids
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library — Free entry — A monthly gathering for young chess enthusiasts aged 5-12 to sharpen their skills.
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Jeff Leeson Stand-Up Comedy
7-10 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant — Ticketed event — Experience the phenomenal improv of Jeff Leeson as he leaves the crowd amazed.
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Turn It Up Dance Challenge Competitions
All day — Rockville High School, Vernon, CT — Registration fees apply — Experience an unforgettable weekend of dance competitions with awards and scholarships.
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XVI Annual Taste of Wethersfield
7-9:30 p.m. — Keeney Memorial Cultural Center — $35-$40 — Enjoy a night of local flavors with food and drinks from area restaurants while supporting educational programming.
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Hartford Symphony Orchestra - Brahms' Third
3-6 p.m. — The Bushnell Performing Arts Center — Tickets available until 2/11 — Enjoy an evening of classical music with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra performing Brahms' Third Symphony.
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