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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A garage fire in Hartford spread to a house and shed on Tuesday evening—displacing two residents and injuring two firefighters with minor burns as fire crews arrived around 5:30 p.m. on Newington Avenue and quickly controlled the blaze while one person was treated for smoke inhalation. FOX61
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State regulators approved a rate adjustment that will lower electric bills by about $13 monthly for Eversource customers and $3 for United Illuminating customers, with rates effective May 1 and subject to further changes by September. The decision follows improved terms from nuclear power agreements—customers’ final savings will vary based on usage. CT Mirror
- ➤ Advocates, service providers, and community leaders met Tuesday at the Legislative Office Building to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month — urging lawmakers to boost resources for survivors. The Appropriations Committee’s proposed biennial budget includes $2.5 million in direct funding — a plan intended to stabilize vital support services. CT News Junkie
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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.
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HYPERGLOW Hartford 2025
8-11 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets available — Experience America’s largest glow party with neon lights and live performances.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Great Gatsby - Ballet
7:00-8:30 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Tickets available — Experience the glitz and glamor of the Roaring Twenties in a stunning ballet adaptation of Fitzgerald's classic.
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