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Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local young entrepreneurs will sell handmade goods, including spicy pickles and crocheted items, at the NextGen Innovators Market in the West Hartford Town Hall parking lot on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — with a rain date on Sunday, May 3. We-Ha
- ➤ Starting next week, Eversource will modernize underground cables in Hartford's west end — a project that may alter local routes during the work. This infrastructure upgrade is set to affect travel and improve service reliability. FOX61
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The House approved a measure that would require district schools to ban cell phones, and if the Senate passes it by May 6, districts will have until the start of the 2027-2028 school year to implement the ban (using lockable pouches is one option). WTNH News 8
- ➤ Hartford will receive $30 million in state aid from a $270 million budget boost designed to ease school deficits — city leaders plan to use the funds to cover a $22 million gap this year and secure extra support for next year. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ Central Connecticut State University is exploring a change to a polytechnic school to boost research and innovation while keeping its liberal arts focus, and it will host open forums soon with survey responses due Friday as students and faculty share mixed reactions. NBC Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hartford Mayor Arulampalam has announced a plan to convert 20 vacant lots near the north end into affordable homes, with five lots set for groundbreaking this summer pending council approval (aiming to boost local homeownership and safety). WFSB-TV
- ➤ Lawmakers and local advocates met at the state Capitol on Monday, April 27 to address rising food insecurity among over 500,000 residents as children are affected; officials highlighted that a universal free school breakfast initiative is expected to pass soon in the General Assembly (a move aimed at reducing hunger). CT News Junkie
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hartford HealthCare has announced a nearly $1 billion investment in Hartford Hospital, including a new 14-story tower with 216 private beds opening in 2031 and a parking garage with 1,700 spots already under construction. The project will expand procedure space and improve the emergency department — easing overcrowding. WFSB-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Since November, senior residents at a Highbridge building have been forced to climb stairs because the elevator remains broken; the building shows 16 code violations and $27,000 in fines as management has not responded. Residents say the unresolved issue makes daily routines harder. News 12 Connecticut
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UConn football star quarterback Joe Fagnano (25) signed a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens last Tuesday. He threw 28 touchdown passes and one interception in 2025, a major collegiate achievement that now takes him to the NFL. FOX61
- ➤ UConn men's basketball added transfer guard Nils Machowski on Tuesday morning; the 21-year-old (from Berlin who averaged 17.2 points at Wofford) is set to boost the Huskies’ backcourt depth in Storrs ahead of next season. FOX61
- ➤ On Monday afternoon, April 27, Hall defeated Conard by mercy rule in a baseball game between the two West Hartford high schools (with Hall representing the local police and Conard, the fire department), earning a 10-0 win with aggressive base running and strong defense. We-Ha
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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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Gryme: The Ultimate Nu-Metal Experience
9-11:30 p.m. — Arch Street Tavern — Free parking available — Experience the energetic sounds of iconic nu-metal bands like System Of A Down and Linkin Park.
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