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Friday, March 21st, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a spring conference in Bristol—Gov. Ned Lamont addressed school superintendents on education funding, student mental health and technology use in classrooms. He said that limiting smartphone distractions is key to helping students focus and noted that data showing rising anxiety from digital overuse is prompting new policy reviews. CT News Junkie
- ➤ At a public hearing on March 19th in Hartford, students testified that underfunded schools—with canceled field trips and unsanitary bathrooms—hindered their learning. They backed HB 1511, a bill that would boost funding for special education and low-income programs to address the inequities they face. CT News Junkie
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hartford Mayor Arulampalam announced the creation of a COLA Task Force to explore cost of living adjustments for city pensioners and improve the pension fund long term stability. The task force will begin work immediately and review current policies before offering recommendations later this year while retirees will gather at City Hall on March 24 at 3:30 p.m. FOX61
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UConn men's basketball team will face Oklahoma tonight at 9:25 p.m. on TNT in Raleigh — they are a 5.5-point favorite with a 12-game win streak — and plan to advance in the NCAA Tournament. Key players like Alex Karaban and Liam McNeeley are expected to boost the team in this first round matchup. FOX61
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Seth Adam Concert
2-8 p.m. | Hops on the Hill Brewery | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy an afternoon filled with live music by Seth Adam at a local brewery.
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Miracle Blood with Ghost Trader
Experience a live concert featuring Miracle Blood and Ghost Trader at South Whitney Pizza & Bar in Hartford.
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Book Fair & Pop Up Market
11 AM – 4 PM | The 224 Ecospace | Free entry | Discover books, crafts, and unique home goods at this community celebration.
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Women's Craft Celebration
9 AM – 3 PM | Pond House Cafe | Booth Fee: $75 | Celebrate the high-quality creations of local women artisans at this boutique craft fair.
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Jurassic Quest
12-6 p.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — Save 30% with promo code CCC30 — A dinosaur adventure awaits with rides, baby dinos, and life-sized dino exhibits.
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Somerset Patriots at Hartford Yard Goats
7:59-11:59 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Tickets from $19 — Experience the thrill of Minor League Baseball with the Hartford Yard Goats.
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Jurassic Quest
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a dino-mite adventure with baby dinosaurs and excavation activities.
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In-Person Parenting Education Class
9 AM – 4 PM — Catholic Charities — Registration required — Enhance your parenting skills through this comprehensive workshop by Catholic Charities.
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Hartford Yard Goats vs. Portland Sea Dogs
7:10-11:10 PM — Dunkin' Park — Ticketed event — Experience the excitement of minor league baseball as the Hartford Yard Goats take on the Portland Sea Dogs.
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Charlotte Checkers at Hartford Wolf Pack
7-11 p.m. — XL Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the excitement of AHL hockey as the Wolf Pack take on the Checkers at home.
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