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Hartford
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YWCA New Britain’s Childcare Business Incubator received $120,000 in funding from M&T Bank to help ease the local childcare shortage and train women to run daycare centers. The program has trained eight people so far — it aims to help entrepreneurs move to their own centers in three to five years. NBC Connecticut
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alex Oyola-Sanchez, 45 of Hartford, who was high on drugs when he fatally struck Trooper Aaron Pelletier during a traffic stop on I-84 on May 30th, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years in prison at New Britain Superior Court while apologizing to the trooper's family. Connecticut Public
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 24, the West Hartford Fire Department held a badge-pinning ceremony at Town Hall, promoting seven members—including two new deputy chiefs—and welcoming a new fire inspector (Adam Pillsbury). Family members and town officials attended the event to honor the firefighters for their dedication to public safety. We-Ha
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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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The Carousel Museum Conference 2025
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Carousel Museum — Ticket purchase required — Experience hands-on workshops and explore the wonderful history of carousels.
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Mindful Hike at Penwood State Park
1-4:15 p.m. — Penwood State Park Parking — Free entry — Experience a moderate hike combined with mindfulness skills amidst the beauty of nature.
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Hartford and Springfield Actuaries Convention
5 AM – 2 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Registration fees apply — Engage in professional development and networking with top industry speakers.
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