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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hartford Summer Night Gyms program began Monday, offering children four hours of sports, arts and crafts at four high schools—Weaver, Achievement First, Naylor, and Sport and Medical Sciences. City officials and coaches say the program will provide a safe space for over 1,000 kids while their parents work late. WTNH News 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hartford police are asking the public for help finding a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen on Saturday — she is 5 feet 2 inches tall with brown eyes and wore a beige T-shirt, dark gray jogger pants, and gray sneakers. WFSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bruce Shay from Pomfret worries that the proposed $1 trillion Medicaid cut will force hospitals like Day Kimball to face closures, which could leave residents with hour-long trips for emergency care — a concern shared by officials who say that even a $50 billion rural hospital fund will not cover deep revenue gaps. Local and national experts say the cuts will hit already fragile rural hospitals hard, putting added pressure on communities in need. Connecticut Public
- ➤ On July 1, Connecticut’s diesel fuel tax dropped 3.5 cents per gallon from 52.4 to 48.9 cents to help lower operating costs for truckers + officials say this cut may ease prices on groceries, clothing and medications since most goods are delivered by trucks. CT Mirror
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Avon Old Farms, running back and defensive back Kharon Craig-Williams has grown and shown his passion for football since his Pop Warner days with the Hartford Hurricanes and Wildcats. He has received multiple scholarship offers — including one from Rhode Island — and will decide on a college this summer while preparing for the season opener on Sept. 13. Connecticut Post
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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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Riverfront Hartford 4 Mile Race
6:15-8:00 p.m. — Mortensen Riverfront Plaza — Registration required — Kick off the weekend with a scenic run along the Connecticut River and refreshments post-race.
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Saturday Evening Paddle - Kayaking/SUP
5-8 p.m. — Collinsville Canoe & Kayak — Cost varies — Experience the thrill of paddling in the scenic Collinsville area.
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