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Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Feng Japanese Marketplace opened on Asylum Street during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to offer a range of Asian foods and products next door to Feng Chophouse. The store is open Monday through Saturday and offers grab-and-go meals at 50% off after 7 p.m. FOX61
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Seventeen West Hartford students earned medals at Connecticut History Day on May 2 at Central Connecticut State University and winners, including Kamran Batchelder (from Sedgwick Middle School), will compete at the National History Day event at the University of Maryland starting June 14. This achievement comes after months of dedicated project work. We-Ha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flags are lowered to half staff today on the state Capitol and all state-run buildings to honor peace officers who died in the line of duty (Peace Officers Memorial Day), as directed by the governor's office. They will remain so from sunrise to sunset. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Erin Stewart suspended her campaign for governor today, a move that local political insiders say raises questions about her next steps (according to recent reports). WFSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fly By Jing is recalling its Creamy Sesame Noodles sold at Whole Foods and online in Connecticut after a third-party manufacturer used shared equipment with peanuts—this may endanger those with peanut allergies. Affected customers are advised to return the product for a full refund. WTNH News 8
- ➤ Connecticut health officials (the department) reported the state’s first positive case of clade I monkeypox on May 14 after a traveler returned from Western Europe. The agency is monitoring the situation to prevent further spread. WFSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hartford Yard Goats player Braylen Wimmer returned to play five months after undergoing brain surgery. He will take part in upcoming games as his recovery continues. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ On Wednesday, May 13, the WNBA approved the sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun to Houston; the team, rebranded as the Houston Comets, will start play in Houston in the 2027 season while finishing its final Connecticut season with two Hartford games this year. CT Mirror
- ➤ WNBA's Connecticut Sun will relocate to Houston in 2027 after Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta buys the team to revive the historic Comets name, with both the WNBA and NBA approving the move and leaving Connecticut without its women’s professional basketball team. FOX61
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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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Sounds of Summer Concert Series
— 5:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music by local bands in a family-friendly atmosphere with scenic views.
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