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Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Levo International on Homestead Avenue in the North End, staff and hundreds of volunteers have begun sowing seeds as the weather warms, planting lettuce and snap peas to transform vacant lots into community garden hubs. The project aims to revitalize the food desert and create local jobs. FOX61
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Popstar Olivia Rodrigo will launch her Unraveled Tour this fall at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford on Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 + presale tickets for American Express card members open Tuesday, May 5 at 12 p.m. with general sale following on May 7 at 12 p.m. NBC Connecticut
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Vin Baker, the celebrated UHart basketball star + now NBA coach, will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters at the undergraduate commencement on Sunday, May 17 at PeoplesBank Arena downtown. The honor marks his achievements on the court and his community work. University of Hartford
- ➤ Gov. Ned Lamont met with technical students at Lincoln Technical Institute in New Britain on April 30, 2026 to mark Apprenticeship Week — stressing that registered apprenticeships in electronic systems and HVAC training help build a job-ready workforce set to fill over 13,000 positions by 2032. CT News Junkie
- ➤ Students at Conard High School joined 'The Flip Side of Prom' on April 29 to learn about impaired driving risks in a simulation by West Hartford Police & Fire Departments. Carri Roux of the Luke Roux Foundation shared her story to urge teens to choose safe rides this prom season. We-Ha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CT-based Purdue Pharma is set to shut down this week—its closure comes as the Attorney General’s office expects the state to receive up to $64 million from a settlement plan. Connecticut Post
- ➤ The Office of the Child Advocate opened an investigation into the Department of Children and Families after a child died by suicide within an hour of a DCF visit, and the letter sent to DCF recommends improvements in social work support, therapeutic foster care options, and staff supervision. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ The CT House advanced HB 5534 (which names the spring peeper as the state amphibian) on Thursday by a 136-0 vote, and the bill will move to the Senate with strong bipartisan support. CT Mirror
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Advocates now urge younger adults to discuss bowel health and colorectal cancer screening with their doctors, as early screening can catch tumors when they are treatable. Hartford Hospital doctors (experts in early detection) emphasize that overcoming the taboo could lead to quicker diagnosis and treatment. Connecticut Public
- ➤ Laura Stack will discuss high-potency marijuana risks and teen mental health on May 11 at 6 p.m. at Bristow Middle School in West Hartford & the event is hosted by West Hartford Prevention Partnership & supported by local donors. We-Ha
- ➤ A new bill, HB 5168, would allow mental health providers to share student safety plans with school counselors (with parental consent) to help spot distress signs and prevent child suicide. Local officials say strengthening school support could save lives. CT Mirror
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the Arrowhead Cafe and Beyond project—a $22-million redevelopment connecting downtown with the North End—which now offers 45 housing units and 6,000 sqft of commercial space near Dunkin' Park and the Keney Memorial clock tower. Connecticut Public
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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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Concert by Robert Earl Keen
7-10 p.m. — Infinity Music Hall Hartford — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of American folk and country music with Robert Earl Keen.
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