Good morning, Hartford.

Pratt Street Sounds launched its free summer concert series on Friday in Hartford’s Pratt Street Historic District—offering live music every Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. through September.

Local residents enjoyed the kickoff and will attend future shows as the event brings music, art, and community energy to the area.

On June 12, West Hartford Fellowship Housing held a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its redevelopment site on Starkel Road in Bishops Corner, adding 65 affordable units and modern community spaces — the event also honored Mayor Shari Cantor with a dedicated community room.

The project is part of a plan to eventually deliver over 300 units for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

A driver crashed into a fire truck blocking the I-91 south exit ramp in Hartford on Wednesday at 11:45 p.m. when 22-year-old Davon Williams sped in the exit lane, struck the truck and a Mazda, and was charged with reckless driving + released on a $1,500 bond with a court date set for July 3.

A man in his fifties was shot around 10:50 p.m. on the 100 block of New Park Avenue in Hartford on Thursday night and is now in stable condition at a local hospital—police said an investigation is underway.

The 2025 CIAC Girls Lacrosse championships will be held Sunday at Fairfield University at Rafferty Stadium where four state finals in Classes LL, L, M, and S will feature teams such as Darien, New Canaan, Simsbury, Cheshire, New Fairfield, Hand, Lauralton Hall, and Sacred Heart Academy competing for titles. Tickets are available via Fairfield University Box Office and games will air on NFHS Network — start times range from noon to 4 p.m.

Top golfers including Rory McIlroy (a Grand Slam champion) and Scottie Scheffler (the defending champion) will compete in the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, and the event is set to feature the strongest field in nearly two decades.

The 72-player field will be finalized on June 13, and top contender Bryson DeChambeau is not eligible because he plays on the LIV Golf Tour.

Today, former WNBA star Sue Bird is inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville—she is the eighth UConn women’s basketball member honored, and her Naismith Hall ceremony will follow in early September.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Porfirio Ayvar Concert

7:00 p.m. — Casablanca Hall — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Porfirio Ayvar live in Connecticut.

ConnectiKids Summer Fair

11 AM – 5 PM — Parkville Market — Free entry — A vibrant summer fair showcasing local vendors and talent for family fun.

CT Historic Gardens Day

11 AM – 4 PM — Webb Deane Stevens Museum — $1 off admission — Celebrate the beauty of historic gardens with tours, yoga, and talks.

Week Two Sit or Start Workouts

8-10 a.m. — 65 Van Block Ave — Cost info not specified — Engage in technical, speed, agility, and soccer IQ development in Hartford's youth workouts.

Baseball Match: Fisher Cats vs. Yard Goats

7:10-8:40 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League Baseball game between the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and Hartford Yard Goats.

North End Farmers Market

Time Range — North End Senior Center — Cost Info — Get a variety of fruits, vegetables, and homemade goodies at Hartford's North End Farmers Market.