Good morning, Hartford.

After Fourth of July storms left thousands in Bristol without power, crews restored electricity for 1,500 customers overnight.

Heavy rain expected this morning may delay repairs — city leaders are monitoring flood risks and preparing shelter and charging options for affected residents.

West Hartford business news shows Level99 is on track to open its experiential dining and play space later this year at the repainted Corbin Collection building+ Saralí Shapewear has opened at 5 Newington Road, and 39 Highland Street is set to become The Highland Rose senior living facility soon.

Utility crews from Massachusetts, New Hampshire + Canada helped restore power after Saturday’s storm; by 7 p.m. Sunday, more than 60,000 of 120,000 Eversource customers had power restored, though areas in northwest and southeast Connecticut still face outages.

After storms hit on Fourth of July, Gov. Lamont warned power may remain out for days.

Residents can use outage maps, live updates, and emergency shelter listings provided by state officials & Eversource while following generator safety guidelines.

State agencies, including DCF and DSS, have struggled for two years to find Medicaid-enrolled providers for 24-hour residential care for teens with substance use disorder.

They are now working with partners to address low Medicaid rates and financial challenges that hamper new programs.

Blair Isufi of West Hartford was crowned Miss Tourism Albania in June — she will represent Albania at the Miss Tourism International pageant in Malaysia this November.

Chef Michael Giai held his first live farm-to-table cooking demonstration on Sunday, July 5 at Blue Back Farmers Market in West Hartford, showing how to make strawberry rhubarb scones with fresh local produce + free samples for the community; monthly demos will continue.

Amber Raisner, a 2018 Hall High graduate known for her impressive basketball career, is now an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

She will return to the court on Oct. 25 when the Black Knights face UConn in an exhibition game.

Artivity Summer Program

9 a.m. — The Bushnell Performing Arts Center — Check website for pricing — Creative summer program for young artists at one of Connecticut's finest venues.

American Vanity Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets start at $62 — Experience the can't-miss live show of American Vanity in Hartford.

HANZEL LA H Live Concert

9 p.m. — United Banquet Hall — VIP packages available — Experience the urban music phenomenon HANZEL LA H along with special guest friends in a high-energy concert.

Petit Family Foundation 5K Road Race & Fitness Walk

7 a.m. — Plainville High School — Registration fee applies — Participate in a meaningful event honoring family legacy while enjoying fitness and community spirit.

Life. Be in it. Extravaganza

5-10 p.m. — Mill Pond Park — $20-$30 — Experience a vibrant local carnival with exciting rides, games, and delicious food.

ConnectiCon Multiday Pass

Over four days — Connecticut Convention Center — Pricing varies — Celebrate pop culture through comics, gaming, anime, and more with over 7,000 hours of programming.

44th Annual Life-Be In It Extravaganza

5:00 – 9:30 PM — Mill Pond Park — $25 for unlimited rides on July 17th — Experience a local carnival with exciting rides, games, and delicious food.

11th Annual Hartford Latino Fest 2026

12-7 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Free admission — Celebrate the vibrant Latino culture with food, music, and community festivities.

ConnectiCon - Sunday

3:30-7:30 a.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — Tickets from $107 — Experience an unforgettable event for fans at the heart of Hartford.

Hartford Healthcare Women's Championship - Friday

3:30-7:30 a.m. — Golf Club of Avon — Tickets from $62 — Experience a can't-miss live golf competition in Avon.