Good morning, Hartford.

Pratt and Whitney union workers in East Hartford struck for the fifth day yesterday in rain, demanding better pay and retirement benefits while several lawmakers showed support.

The company said it would maintain current job security protections while talks remain stalled + union leaders said they will persist with the strike + workers demand a fair contract.

On Friday morning, Hartford police responded to Gospel Lighthouse Church on Main Street after reports of shots fired and a stabbing during a funeral service.

Gabriel Epstein from West Hartford, a member of Tulane's three-person team, is a finalist in NASA's 2025 RASC-AL competition for designing a modular lunar habitat and will compete in June against larger university teams (some teams include up to 45 members).

Attorney General William Tong and the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced today that Norwalk’s Advanced Dental Center reached a $495,721 settlement for allegedly paying $120 extra per Medicaid patient to a patient recruiting firm — the case resolved claims under state and federal false claims laws.

Priya Ramdas received a life-saving kidney transplant in 2013 and became a mother five years later; she now works with New England Donor Service to promote organ donation in Hartford.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Destined Rivals Prerelease Tournament

Tournament Name — 10 a.m. — Tabletop Gaming Center — Registration fee applicable — Compete in the latest TCG series with fellow enthusiasts.

Senior Living Awards Virtual Tour

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Online Event — Free entry — Explore the best of senior living communities and their exceptional services and awards.

League Challenge Tournament

6:30 PM — Tabletop Gaming Center — Competitive entry — Show off your TCG skills at the local league challenge.

New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Hartford Yard Goats

7:10-8:40 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling action as the Fisher Cats take on the Yard Goats in an exciting baseball showdown.

Yard Goats Baseball Game

12:10-3:00 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — $40 — Catch the Hartford Yard Goats in action while enjoying a buffet and great seating on the Yeungling Party Deck.