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Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A study by BPG Inspections found that 44% of people have experienced moving scams due to companies taking large deposits without showing up or charging unexpected extra fees. BBB Connecticut’s Kristen Johnson advises checking reviews, getting multiple quotes, and confirming federal DOT registration to help consumers avoid these issues. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Local advocates, parents, and providers gathered in Waterbury on Monday for the Day Without Childcare movement, urging state leaders to add $30 million to support struggling childcare programs and reduce costs. Rising childcare fees have forced some providers to take side jobs & risk care quality. FOX61
- ➤ Volunteers are needed to plant flags on more than 1,200 veterans’ graves at Fairview Cemetery (in West Hartford) on Saturday, May 16. Helpers should meet at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel’s garage bay with a screwdriver and no registration is required. We-Ha
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A free outdoor music series called Street Sounds will entertain downtown Hartford every Thursday night from June 4 through Aug. 13; musicians will perform original R&B, soul, hip-hop, indie rock & folk tunes on the corner of Main Street and Asylum Street. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ Connecticut launched America 250 CT to mark the nation’s 250th birthday with hundreds of statewide events. Hartford will celebrate on July 4 with a recommitment ceremony at the State Capitol (featuring a public Declaration reading) and a bonanza at Bushnell Park. News 12 Connecticut
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers passed a state budget that will boost school funding by 4% using a new formula that adds a $152 million increase and a $21 million DRACULA grant for town relief. A proposed ban on school cellphones was not approved, and new rules for homeschooling went forward. CT Mirror
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorneys general (including CT’s William Tong) sent a letter urging the FDA to keep strict e-cigarette flavor rules instead of easing approvals that could boost youth access. They warned that changing the rules may expand the market for unauthorized products used by teens. CT News Junkie
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Governor Ned Lamont met Tuesday at the State Capitol with mental health experts to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. He noted that last year's parity law now could fine insurers if their mental health coverage is not equal to other medical treatments (a first for Connecticut). News 12 Connecticut
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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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Wishes on Wheels Car Show
11 AM – 3 PM — Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field — Admission details not specified — Enjoy a variety of classic cars, food trucks, and live music in support of a good cause.
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40th Annual Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Aqua Turf Club — Click for reservations — Celebrate 40 years of sports and community spirit at this fundraising banquet.
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Simsbury Land Trust 50th Anniversary Dinner
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Rosedale Farms & Vineyards — Tickets required — Celebrate stewardship and community with music, food, and a keynote from Marshall Epstein.
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Wine & Roses Fundraiser
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Pond House Cafe — $150 per person — Enjoy a cocktail reception and live music while supporting Elizabeth Park Conservancy.
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Moth-Style Storytelling Evening
7-9 p.m. — Hartford Flavor Company — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of entertaining true stories told live by local storytellers.
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Wethersfield Bicycle Festival and Swap Meet
8 a.m.–12 p.m. — Hanmer Elementary School — Free admission — Discover a variety of bicycles, parts, and enjoy family games at this vibrant community gathering.
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