Good morning, Hartford.

Otis Elevator Company announced it will relocate its headquarters from Farmington to West Hartford in 2027, leasing space at 29 South Main St. Employment remains unchanged + no layoffs are expected.

The 88-year-old Puerto Rican sculptor José Buscaglia Guillermety, known for works like the Monument to the Puerto Rican Family and Roberto Clemente’s cenotaph, is archiving his art with UCONN’s Puerto Rican Studies Initiative to preserve his legacy and support a planned national Boricua cultural center.

Connecticut’s QuantumCT Engine won a $15M National Science Foundation award Tuesday, boosting plans to build a quantum incubator and testbed in New Haven.

The project, led by UConn + Yale, supports workforce development with potential funding up to $160M over 10 years.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is suing the U.S. Department of Education to block plans to end federal mental health grants to schools (a follow-up to last year's case).

A hearing is set for July 24 with a potential funding termination on July 31.

Gov. Lamont activated an extreme heat protocol from Tuesday through Thursday (today is Wednesday) and opened cooling centers statewide to help residents beat dangerous heat and humidity.

Connecticut reported 35 cases of cyclosporiasis this year, nearly double last year’s count, and health experts urge residents to cook or wash produce thoroughly to reduce risk; local vendors say produce from Connecticut farms may be a safer option.

Sampson Ipiankama, a cancer survivorship advocate and Ph.D. candidate at UConn, will join the Closer to Free Ride later today to raise funds for patient care and research at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center.

He rides to honor friends lost to cancer and to promote hope.

Beginning Jan. 1, state-regulated health plans will cover athletic prosthetics, scalp cooling for chemotherapy, and fertility treatments for single sex couples.

The law is set to lower costs for the 224,000 residents on these plans — insurers caution small premium increases.

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.

Ne-Yo & Akon Concert

8:00 p.m. — The Meadows Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting night of R&B and hip-hop with two music icons.

Hartford Healthcare Women's Championship

3:30-7:30 a.m. — Golf Club of Avon — Tickets from $62 — Experience the excitement of top-tier women's golf at a premier venue.

Season 5 Finale Celebration

2-4 p.m. — Mandell JCC — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the culmination of an exceptional season of dance with performances and a reception.

Luh Tyler Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets required — Experience Luh Tyler's infectious melodies and dynamic flow in a vibrant live performance.

Of Virtue & Savage Hands Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets from $77 — Experience an unforgettable live show featuring Of Virtue & Savage Hands at the Webster Underground.