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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hartford Yard Goats announced that the G.O.A.T Card Show will return to Dunkin' Park on Aug. 9. The family-friendly event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and feature over 100 vendors offering trading cards, memorabilia, food truck + concessions. FOX61
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In 2025, Connecticut added 1,200 jobs but its unemployment rate rose to 4.5% as more jobseekers joined the workforce (January saw 5,300 new roles and steady weekly claims of about 30,000). CT News Junkie
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a Board of Education meeting on Wednesday night, school officials said Hartford Public Schools faces a $22 million deficit and can make no additional cuts to protect students; a public hearing on the budget is scheduled for April 21. FOX61
- ➤ Hartford Public Schools Superintendent Andraé Townsel said the district will face a $74.5 million deficit over the next two years after rejecting the state’s surplus claim and officials will work on a new budget plan to address it. WFSB-TV
- ➤ UConn Hartford met the criteria to be an HSI but will not get federal grant funds because the Department of Education ended MSI programs last September. Campus officials say the funding loss is a setback for first-generation & minority students. Connecticut Public
- ➤ UHart student Rene Lambert overcame cerebral palsy challenges to write her memoir 'Uphill Climb: Cerebral Palsy Adventures.' The author, who moved from Jamaica to Hartford & became independent, will soon offer her book at Harrison Libraries & Campus Store with an on-campus signing. University of Hartford
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Richard Blumenthal met with students and staff at Sport and Medical Science Academy on Wednesday to warn of sports gambling dangers (he supported restrictions on ads and AI tracking to curb the crisis he sees spreading in Connecticut). WFSB-TV
- ➤ Utility company Eversource opted out of three solar contracts on March 27, claiming they would cost customers $238 million over 20 years and lack value, and state officials are reviewing the decision — DEEP said the projects could save over $80 million in net bills over time. CT Mirror
- ➤ The Connecticut Airport Authority is advising passengers to arrive early and check parking during spring break travel at Bradley International Airport as more than 139,000 travelers are expected between April 8 and 19. Family travel tips include family-friendly amenities (nursing rooms and restrooms) available throughout the terminal. WFSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, healthcare providers & HUSKY 4 Immigrants delivered a letter at the state Capitol urging legislators to expand healthcare coverage for all residents regardless of immigration status amid federal funding cuts and proposed bills. CT Mirror
- ➤ Connecticut added three new case managers to its autism waiver program to speed up enrollment and serve more families—2,652 people are on the waiting list. The additional hires began work in February and are expected to help reduce wait times for home and community supports. CT Mirror
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut DEEP opens trout fishing season on April 11 at 6 a.m., and West Hartford is partnering for the Fish with CARE program on Tuesday, May 5 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at McGovern Pond (registration required) for beginning and seasoned anglers. We-Ha
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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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Family Magic Show
5-6 p.m. — Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library — Free entry — Experience an enchanting magic show suitable for the whole family during spring break.
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Manufacturing Happy Hour
4-6 PM — New Park Brewing — Free entry — Connect with fellow manufacturers while enjoying local beers in a relaxed setting.
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Nature Storytime with Miss Jan
1-2 p.m. — Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library — Free entry — Explore the wonders of nature and learn about worms in this engaging storytime session.
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Whine & W3rk Caribbean Dance Fitness Class
7-9 p.m. — The Webster — Ticket required — Get ready to unleash your energy with a high-energy Caribbean dance fitness class open to all levels.
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Native Gardens
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Tickets start at $118 — An unforgettable theatrical experience in Hartford.
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: The Greatest Show On Earth
7-10 p.m. — PeoplesBank Arena — Ticket required for ages 2+ — Experience the thrill of circus fun with exciting performances and spectacles.
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Turf Opener: 37 Years of Racing Madness
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — R/C Madness — Registration open — Celebrate 37 years of racing with intense turf competitions across multiple classes.
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