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Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reporter Mariana Navarrete Villegas is hosting a listening session on Wednesday, Apr. 29 at University of Hartford’s Hillyer Hall, Room 125 for families to discuss news about schools and media. Sessions run in English from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Spanish from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. CT Mirror
- ➤ Marie Suarez, a Parent Leadership Training Institute participant from West Hartford, is launching Voices Heard and Voices Honored — a project that will meet every three weeks at Mosaic Parenting Center in Hartford to support parents facing child separation issues. We-Ha
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ringing Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus are performing at PeoplesBank Arena from Thursday through Sunday with new acts including a crisscross trapeze performance and an acrobatic bicycle act from China. Tickets are available online. WFSB-TV
- ➤ The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is performing in Hartford with a robodog act and shows scheduled through Sunday (a modern twist on a classic attraction). WFSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Enfield High School, students join United Sound’s innovative music class where learners of all abilities master note pitches with a color-coded curriculum. The program, unique in Connecticut, holds biannual concerts that celebrate creativity and inclusion on campus. FOX61
- ➤ The Connecticut House is voting on a bill today to add safety measures for homeschooling by requiring background checks for parents with child abuse records (prompted by tragic events). The bill is expected to pass and move to the Senate next week. WFSB-TV
- ➤ The University of Hartford named Kristin Landis-Piwowar as dean of its College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions on Friday, Apr. 24, coming from Oakland University (Rochester, Michigan) to lead more than 1,500 students in nursing, physical therapy, and special education. University of Hartford
- ➤ Connecticut lawmakers have proposed Senate Bill 8 to create a graduate school loan program funded with up to $10 million in state bonds; the measure aims to ease high tuition costs for healthcare students and protect the future workforce. CT Mirror
- ➤ More than 45 teachers in New Britain could face layoffs as soon as Thursday and a school might close amid major budget cuts while the state House passed a bill to create Connecticut’s first formal homeschool oversight framework. WFSB-TV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Tax season is over but tax relief is still available for those owing money to the IRS - tax attorney Eric Green warns that many companies overpromise deals without a proven method for an accepted Offer in Compromise. WFSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Connecticut, PURA approved new rate decreases for Eversource and UI customers that cut monthly bills by about $30 and $34 from May 1 to April 30, 2027 (though higher summer use may offset the savings). FOX61
- ➤ State data shows Connecticut’s SNAP enrollment dropped over 32,500 people (a 9% fall) since July 2025, with overall benefits down by about 65,000 since October 2024. A study warns new eligibility rules may hit New Haven, Bridgeport, Waterbury and Hartford hardest. CT Mirror
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hartford Hospital’s Community Health Clinic is reaching out to underserved residents by bringing critical health care, food assistance, and resources directly into neighborhoods — building trust through shared community experience. Hartford HealthCare also hosts Black & Red today at 7 p.m. on News 8 to raise funds for its mission. WTNH News 8
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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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Native Gardens
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Tickets from $136 — Experience the can't-miss live show at Hartford Stage.
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Protoje Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets from $54 — Experience a night of vibrant reggae music with Protoje live on stage.
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Dar Williams Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Infinity Music Hall — Ticket prices TBD — Experience the evocative sounds of Dar Williams as she reflects on life through her music.
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Native Gardens
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Tickets starting at $136 — Experience the can't-miss live event of Native Gardens in Hartford.
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Tayler Holder Live in Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Webster — $31.15 — Experience Tayler Holder in an all-ages concert showcasing his talent and energy.
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Test of Strength: Dear Norma 6
6-8:30 p.m. — Dudleytown Brewing Company — VIP $30, GA $20 — Experience an electrifying showdown of strength with thrilling matches and fierce competition.
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Strange Machines Concert
8-11:30 p.m. — Arch Street Tavern — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fusion of funk, rock, and livetronica from the East Coast's jam scene favorites.
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Buckethead Live Performance
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Infinity Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience the virtuoso guitarist Buckethead as he dazzles with multi-genre performances.
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Portland Sea Dogs vs. Hartford Yard Goats
1:10 – 4:10 PM — Dunkin' Park — Tickets available — Kids can run the bases post-game for a fun family experience.
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