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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Hartford police confirmed they are investigating a deadly crash that happened Monday near Garden and Spring streets and have not released further details. WFSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ John Marczak, 44, was hit by a car on South Main Street in West Hartford when he was found unresponsive just after 2 a.m. on June 7 and later died at the hospital on June 10—police arrested a 22-year-old Cromwell driver charged with evading responsibility and tampering with evidence. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ Five people were shot in Hartford late Sunday night, and police are investigating when a driver drove through police tape into a restricted area. WFSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State attorneys general, including Connecticut's, signed a $7.4-billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family to resolve litigation over the opioid crisis. The agreement ends the Sacklers' control of Purdue and will distribute funds in planned payments over the next three years — with the first including $1.5 billion from the Sacklers and $900 million from Purdue. WTIC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Travelers Championship will begin Thursday at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell with a total purse of $20 million plus the winner will earn $3,600,000 while prize money decreases for each placement. Seventy-one golfers will compete, including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and world No. 2 Rory McIlroy. Connecticut Post
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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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ConnectiKids Summer Fair
11 AM – 5 PM — Parkville Market — Free entry — A vibrant summer fair showcasing local vendors and talent for family fun.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Riverfront 5K
6:15–8:00 p.m. — Mortensen Riverfront Plaza — Registration required — Kick off your weekend with a scenic run along the Connecticut River, followed by music and craft beer.
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MountainFilm on Tour
1 PM – 3 PM — Cinestudio — Ticket prices vary — Experience breathtaking documentaries that inspire adventure and introspection.
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