Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrived at about 10:33 a.m. on the I-84 westbound Exit 47 off-ramp in Hartford after a ShotSpotter activation and closed the ramp while they investigated, with no injuries reported. WFSB-TV
- ➤ New Britain High School was placed on lockdown today after a suspicious person approached the building with a bladed weapon (security stopped the suspect before they could enter) and police later arrested the individual. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Clyde Gibson, Jr.—43 from Hartford—pleaded guilty to tax fraud after he prepared 135 fraudulent tax returns from 2016 to 2022 that cost the IRS $125,000 and must now pay back the money. FOX61
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Neighborhood Health in Hartford drives a refurbished ambulance to treat unhoused patients and recently helped a man walk with new prosthetic legs. With rising cases and more complex issues among older individuals on the streets, providers have asked state lawmakers for $33.5 million to improve care and shelter access. CT Mirror
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League Challenge Tournament
6:30 PM — Tabletop Gaming Center — Competitive entry — Show off your TCG skills at the local league challenge.
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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.
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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.
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Back To The Future - The Musical
8 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Tickets available — The beloved 80's film classic comes to life in a brand-new musical journey through time and space.
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Evening Retreat for Music Ministers
6-9 p.m. — Holy Family Retreat & Conference Center — $45 for non-members, $35 for NPM members — Gather with fellow music ministers for an evening of singing, learning, and spiritual reflection.
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Smino's Kountry Kousins Tour
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Webster — Ticket prices vary — Experience Smino's genre-blurring sound with sharp lyricism and infectious groove alongside Samara Cyn.
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Back to the Future - The Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Tickets available — Experience the musical adaptation of the iconic 80's film with Marty McFly and friends.
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Unicorn World
9:00-10:30 a.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — Family-friendly fun — Experience a magical world with life-like unicorns and enchanting activities.
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Little Poland Festival
12:30-6 p.m. — Little Poland Festival — Free entry — Experience live music, ethnic food, and vibrant folk performances in New Britain's Little Poland district.
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Educational Dinner on Hemophilia Treatments
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Artisan Restaurant West Hartford — $10 for non-members — Discover Qfitlia, a new therapy for Hemophilia A and B while enjoying a meal.
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