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Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two firefighters were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a fire broke out at a commercial property at 210 Wethersfield Ave in Hartford early Thursday morning—additional crews were called on a second alarm to extinguish the blaze—and investigators are now looking into the cause. WTNH News 8
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pratt & Whitney will furlough employees at its Middletown facility from July 5 to 9 as planned maintenance takes advantage of slower production during the holiday; this follows a three-week strike by nearly 3,100 machinists in May, and affected employees can use paid time off or take unpaid leave while other operations continue normally & officials have not disclosed how many workers will be impacted. Connecticut Post
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police said a man in his 20s was shot with a single gunshot wound early Thursday morning on New Britain Avenue and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment + officers closed part of the street as the investigation continues. FOX61
- ➤ Closing arguments began Thursday morning in the murder trial of Raul Valle following a fatal prep school party & further details will be provided as the trial continues. WFSB-TV
- ➤ ICE data shows that migrant arrests in Connecticut rose nearly 125% from 110 to 247 between Jan. 20th and mid-June, with 54 of these arrests occurring in Hartford and Ecuadorians making up 26% of the total—official figures also detail stops in surrounding areas including Stamford, Waterbury, Danbury and Bridgeport. Connecticut Public
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Yankee Magazine recommends that road trippers explore Connecticut attractions—such as the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, Louis’ Lunch, the Pez Visitor Center, historic Connecticut River ferries and the Helen S. Kaman Rose Garden—to add charm to their Fourth-of-July travel plans. Connecticut Post
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Hartford Bonanza 2025
4-10 p.m. — Bushnell Park Conservancy — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with music, food, and local artists in Downtown Hartford.
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Plaidcast Live with Piper Klemm
5:30-9 p.m. — Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art — Free entry — Engage in discussions aimed at enhancing the equestrian sport with industry leaders.
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Chechito in Connecticut
7-10 p.m. — Casablanca Hall — Tickets available — Experience the best of Peruvian Chicha and Cumbia with Chechito and Orchestra.
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MOVE! with the Urban League
9 a.m.–2 p.m. — Keney Park Woodland Entrance — Free entry — Celebrate community activity through various forms of movement including running, walking, and dancing.
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DOBLE FILO Concert
9:00 PM — El Rincon Sports Bar & Grill — Check the site for ticket prices — Experience an electrifying night of music with DOBLE FILO.
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Westfield Starfires vs. Vermont Lake Monsters
11 a.m. — Dunkin' Park — No hidden fees — Cheer on local teams as the Starfires take on the Lake Monsters.
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ConnectiCon Fandom Festival
12pm-9pm — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate all things geeky with anime, video games, and live entertainment at this four-day festival.
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New England Cycle Center Bike Night
6-9 p.m. — New England Cycle Center — Free entry — Experience an epic night of bikes, food, and music with thrilling stunt shows and exclusive giveaways.
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Creed Summer Tour Concert
7:00-8:30 PM — Xfinity Theatre — Check for ticket prices — Experience the legendary rock band CREED in a night filled with their classic hits.
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The Ovation Guitar Presentation
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Windsor Public Library — Free entry — Discover the influence of the Ovation Guitar on the music scene of the late 60s and 70s.
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