Good morning, Hartford.

Customers and employees at Stephen AutoMall in Bristol remain uncertain as Toyota Motor Credit sued the dealership for $5 million after it missed its payment deadline.

One customer (Melissa Buxton) said she could not make her scheduled car payment because the showroom was empty.

Sam Biondolillo, a visiting assistant professor at Connecticut College, won a Tony Award for Best Musical on Sunday for his work on Schmigadoon and is preparing for his West End debut as a producer and lighting designer on Allegra (his first role in that capacity).

125 Hartford Public Schools seniors are headed to college for free thanks to Hartford Promise and Greater Hartford Gives Foundation scholarships; Weaver’s Milady Rivera is headed to UConn on a full ride—part of a program awarding up to $100,000 over four years based on residency, GPA and attendance requirements.

Webster Hill Elementary School (West Hartford) received Blue Ribbon School status yesterday at Conard High School.

Officials celebrated the honor as a recognition for high performance and closing the achievement gap among Connecticut’s six featured schools.

Connecticut passed a law creating the Early Childhood Education Endowment and Hartford became the first city to test a new comprehensive Early Childhood Blueprint.

The law will offer free care for families earning under $100k and cap fees at 7% of income by July 1 if funding remains steady.

A report commissioned by conservation advocates shows that CT's natural gas expansion has led to costly infrastructure upgrades and worsened air quality, while Gov. Lamont's administration reviews permits for pipeline expansion projects in Brookfield; environmental groups urge the state to pivot toward greener energy.

Houses of worship may upgrade security with a $5M state grant program that offers eligible 501(c)(3) organizations new funds to install features like ballistic glass (up to $50,000 per site).

Eligible organizations can begin applying in July through the state’s program website.

Gov. Ned Lamont signed a law last week requiring private equity–owned nursing homes to disclose financial details and limit investor control over day-to-day care decisions—this follows safety issues that triggered facility evacuations.

The measure aligns CT with other states regulating investor influence in healthcare.

YMCA of Greater Hartford is offering free swim lessons to 1,000 children through nonprofit grant funding to boost water safety ahead of summer.

Officials will seek expanded state funding next year to help more families learn essential survival skills.

Doctors warn parents after three children died in Connecticut over the past two months from taking high doses of Benadryl in a resurfacing social media challenge.

Dr. Gary Soffer of Yale Medicine advises removing the medication and using a second-generation antihistamine (like Zyrtec, Allegra, or Claritin) instead.

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.

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.

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.

Art in the Park 2026

10 AM – 4 PM — Center Memorial Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant outdoor show featuring over 200 exceptional artists, crafters, and performers.

New Britain Bees vs. Lowell Spinners

6:35 p.m. — New Britain Stadium — Tickets available — Catch the exciting baseball showdown between the Bees and Spinners this June.

Secondhand Serenade Concert with Every Avenue

7-10 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets available via Ticketmaster — Catch the emotional acoustic sounds of Secondhand Serenade alongside Every Avenue.

Portland Sea Dogs vs. Hartford Yard Goats

7:10-8:10 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Discounted tickets available — Enjoy a summer evening cheering for the Yard Goats at the ballpark.

Styles P Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Webster — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate an evening of hip-hop with acclaimed artist Styles P in Hartford.

Crossfire Hurricane: A Rolling Stones Tribute

7-8:30 p.m. — Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall — Tickets available — Experience New York's #1 Rolling Stones tribute band bringing you the legendary rock hits live.

Nashua Silver Knights vs. New Britain Bees

1:35–5:35 p.m. — New Britain Stadium — Tickets from $34 — Catch a thrilling baseball match between the Nashua Silver Knights and the New Britain Bees.