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Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Arc Connecticut appointed Danielle M. Middlebrooks as its new director of advocacy. She brings over a decade of nonprofit leadership experience and deep local ties to help advance rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — a bold step forward for the organization. CT News Junkie
- ➤ A 7-year-old boy with autism is missing after he was put on the wrong bus home from summer school in Bristol — his family said he was unaccounted for for several hours. WFSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jordan McNeill (19 at the time of the crime) was given a sentence of 15 years in jail (with execution suspended after 10 years and a five-year probation) after pleading guilty to robbery and burglary charges linked to an armed home invasion in Middletown in late 2023. WTNH News 8
- ➤ A 21-year-old man was found guilty in East Hartford of fatally shooting 17-year-old Nakhai Grant on Jan 9, 2022 (he will be sentenced on Sept 9). WTNH News 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut Attorney General William Tong's office reached an $85,000 settlement with TicketNetwork after it failed to meet the state's data privacy law requirements that took effect in 2023—TicketNetwork must now follow the Connecticut Data Privacy Act and provide consumer rights metrics. Connecticut Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On The Court Basketball Academy and West Hartford Leisure Services are offering Summer Nights Hardwood, an open-play basketball program for boys and girls aged 8-14 at the Conard High School gym. The program will run for five Tuesdays — letting local high school and college players guide the 90 minutes of play — with players enjoying shoutouts at the end of each session. We-Ha
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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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