Daily
Hartford
Sunday, April 13th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new study shows that infant care costs more than $20,000 a year in nine states and that in 38 states these costs are higher than in-state tuition; in Connecticut, families pay about $20,254 for infant care compared to $16,035 for tuition. The report also finds that raising a child from birth to age 18 costs nearly $300,000 overall. NBC Connecticut
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of fans met UConn star Sarah Strong at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Manchester today as she signed player cards, shirts, and took photos with them. The WCBA National Freshman of the Year—honored for her play—said she was proud of her team and excited for her next season. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ Today a parade celebrating the UConn women’s basketball team’s win will be held in downtown Hartford — the route starts at the State Capitol building at Trinity and Elm streets, goes past Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, turns onto Jewell and then Trumbull streets, and ends at the intersection of Asylum and Trumbull; police will begin road closures at 12:30 p.m. A rally will begin at 1:30 p.m. outside the XL Center on Trumbull where players, coaches, and guests will speak. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ On April 11, 2025, Conard lost to Daniel Hand 13-11 in a boys lacrosse game in West Hartford with a late two-goal push clinching the win. Luke Shaffer had a strong game but Hand's team pulled ahead with key scores in the final minutes. We-Ha
-
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.
-
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.
-
Birth Moon Crystal Bracelet Making Class
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Mondazzi Book, Bead & Crystal — $30.00 — Create a personalized moon phase bracelet while exploring lunar influences and crystal healing properties.
-
Hartford Caribbean Dance Fitness Camp
7-9 p.m. — Warehouse 635 — Fun event — Experience the world's most electrifying Caribbean dance fitness class with all fitness levels welcome.
-
Romeo and Juliet
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Ticket prices vary — An intoxicating blend of tragedy and hope unfolds in this timeless tale of young love.
-
Romeo and Juliet - Theatrical Production
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the intoxicating blend of tragedy and hope in a classic tale of young love.
-
2025 NAfME All-Eastern Conference
April 24-27 — Connecticut Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Advocate, elevate, and celebrate music education at this enriching conference.
-
Mark Wood Performance
7-11 p.m. — Kingswood Oxford School — Tickets available — Experience an evening of music with Emmy-winning composer and recording artist Mark Wood.
-
HYPERGLOW Hartford 2025
8-11 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets available — Experience America’s largest glow party with neon lights and live performances.
-
Earth Day Celebration at Mill Street Marketplace
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Mill Street Marketplace — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with a vendor market featuring sustainability, live music, and delicious food options.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is a single-player game. You compete with your previous self.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Hartford
Welcome to the Daily Hartford, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Hartford, Connecticut community. If you like the Daily Hartford, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Hartford.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Hartford and across Connecticut. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Hartford
A free Hartford community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyhartfordnews.com/sitemap