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Friday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers in West Hartford are repairing a veteran's home as part of a rare weekday project by House of Heroes + the effort will give the veteran much-needed help. WFSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old man was arrested in Hartford after driving 132 mph on I-91 near Cromwell exit 22 Wednesday morning—he told state police he did not stop because he was late for a job interview and was later released on a $2,500 bond with a court appearance scheduled on June 17 in Middletown Superior Court. NBC Connecticut
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Denise Castellano, a Wallingford resident with mild Alzheimer’s, is halfway through her IV infusions of the new FDA-approved drug Donanemab at Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute to slow her condition—she has shown slight cognitive improvement and experiences no side effects while continuing daily life with her husband Cliff. NBC Connecticut
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Conard hosted Wethersfield in a CIAC Class L boys lacrosse playoff game in West Hartford on June 4 and advanced to the quarterfinals with an 18-3 win — Luke Shaffer and Brady Cersosimo drove the team’s strong performance throughout. Conard is set to host Simsbury on Saturday, June 7, at 2 p.m. at McKee Stadium — they will aim to secure a spot in the semifinals. We-Ha
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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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Youth Fountain Concert
7-10 PM — The Webster — Tickets may be required — Experience a cathartic pop-punk and post-emo musical journey.
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Comedy Night at Long View Ciderhouse
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Long View Ciderhouse Orchard Bar — Enjoy the humor and laughter with talented comedians showcasing their skills.
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Sit or Start Soccer Workouts
8-10 a.m. — 65 Van Block Ave — Pricing info not provided — Enhance your technical skills and agility with focused soccer training sessions for middle and high school athletes.
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Insurance Trivia Challenge
5-7 p.m. — Parkville Market — Free entry — Test your insurance knowledge and enjoy a fun trivia night with friends and colleagues.
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Riverfront Music Series: Town Band Performance
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Riverfront Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy a summer evening of live music at the Town Band concert in Riverfront Park.
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The Lost Tribe – Hopgood Lord Summer Music Series
6-8 p.m. — Performance Pavillion — Free entry — Enjoy free live music and vibrant vibes with Hartford's The Lost Tribe in the Performance Pavillion.
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Porfirio Ayvar Concert
7:00 p.m. — Casablanca Hall — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Porfirio Ayvar live in Connecticut.
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