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Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A symposium aimed at empowering Latinas was held on Thursday, May 28 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, offering networking opportunities to help participants find new paths to success. Award-winning author Jennifer De Leon inspired attendees as she shared her journey and encouraged others to tell their own story. WTNH News 8
- ➤ Hartford Animal Control warns that dog dumping has nearly filled its kennels, which may force it to euthanize healthy dogs if no one adopts them. The facility appeals to residents to adopt or share the call to help alleviate overcrowding. WFSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hartford Deportation Defense is hosting a photo exhibit (The Fight to Protect Immigrants in CT) on Saturday, May 30 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 12 Charter Oak Pl.; the free event will feature community speakers and food. Connecticut Public
- ➤ CBS Evening News will broadcast live from Hartford today at 6:30 p.m. with Tony Dokoupil (a Connecticut native born in Farmington) anchoring the special edition as the show travels across America. WFSB-TV
- ➤ The Noah Webster Public Library in West Hartford will host a book talk & signing event with photographer Ginny Kemp to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary. The event is set for Wednesday, June 3 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. and includes a Q&A led by Jillian Puzzo with free admission and required registration. We-Ha
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Capital Workforce Partners invites local employers to join its Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program, which offers young adults (aged 14 to 24) 120 hours of work experience from July 1 to Aug. 30 amid 3,000 applications so far. CT News Junkie
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut Children's reported that nearly one in five children screened in its emergency department showed suicide risk, including some as young as 7 - prompting free QPR training for adults and teens to learn early intervention techniques. The initiative focuses on guiding community support here in Hartford. WFSB-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Six projects in Cromwell, Farmington, Hartford, Naugatuck and New Britain received over $11 million in federal tax credits and will soon build or renovate nearly 500 apartments — almost 90% of which will be affordable. CT Mirror
- ➤ Home sales dropped 6.8% in April as available homes increased only 0.2% compared to last year, while the median sale price rose 3.6% to $430,000. The steady market makes it tougher for first-time buyers to secure a home. WFSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, May 28, 11 Conard High School seniors in West Hartford declared their plans to play college sports in a commitment ceremony attended by family, coaches and teammates (all from the Class of 2026). We-Ha
- ➤ Hall High School's baseball team overcame a seven-run deficit & won the CCC Championship 8-7 over Southington at Muzzy Field on May 27, marking its first conference title since 2009. We-Ha
- ➤ West Hartford’s U15 girls soccer team won the Art Hennig Avon Memorial Soccer Tournament this Memorial Day weekend at Fisher Meadows in Avon with an undefeated record of three wins and one tie under coach Tyler Gibbs — nine players recorded a goal or assist during four hard-fought games. We-Ha
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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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Haiden Henderson Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Webster — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of Haiden Henderson in Hartford's vibrant venue.
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Latino Comedy Fest 2026
7-11:30 p.m. — The Bushnell Performing Arts Center — Ticket price varies — Laugh your heart out while supporting Latin culture at this unique comedy show and fundraiser.
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