Good morning, Hartford.

A resident and two pets evacuated safely from a Dayton Lane home in West Hartford after a fire on Tuesday, April 22—causing major damage to the house’s rear and side, garage, deck and vehicle—and two firefighters sustained minor injuries.

On Monday evening a house fire in West Hartford injured two firefighters when the blaze burned the back deck, garage, side of the home, trees and cars in the driveway while crews evacuated the resident and pets and contained the fire in 45 minutes— the American Red Cross is assisting with relocation.

Cannabis growers and retailers in Connecticut faced rising costs due to tariffs on Chinese imports that raised expenses for items like lighting, HVAC systems, and packaging—forcing business owners such as David Salinas, who is building a shop in Hartford, to pre-purchase equipment to avoid a 35% price increase. These higher setup costs may eventually lead to increased prices for consumers.

UConn baseball faced UMass Tuesday night at Dunkin Park in Hartford—first pitch was at 6:30 p.m.—in a rivalry that began in 1900.

The Huskies, coming off a series sweep of Seton Hall last week, aimed to continue their strong home record.

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.

Hartford Yard Goats vs. Chesapeake Baysox

7:10-11:10 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Hartford Yard Goats take on the Chesapeake Baysox in an exciting baseball matchup.

Spanish Parenting Education Class

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Catholic Charities — Free — Engage in a comprehensive parenting education class tailored for Spanish-speaking families.

Hartford Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Concert

2-6 p.m. — Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art — Ticket prices vary — Experience enchanting chamber music set against the backdrop of beautiful art exhibitions.

The NY Latino Kings of Comedy

7-10 p.m. — Lo Sano Restaurant & Bar — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of laughter, dining, and drinks with the NY Latino Kings of Comedy.

Spring Fling 600

8 a.m. — YMCA Camp Sloper — Registration details available — Celebrate the outdoors with the CT Trailmixers at the eighth annual Spring Fling event.

Music Bingo Night

7-9 p.m. — Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue — Free to play — Enjoy a night of music bingo with great food, drinks, and prizes.