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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded at 2:10 p.m. today to a fire at an apartment building on Webster Street that injured one firefighter and displaced 14 residents—while the building sustained water damage and the American Red Cross helped those affected—as the fire marshal’s office investigates the incident. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ A family was impacted by an apartment fire on Saturday in Hartford (officials have not released further details) and emergency personnel are reviewing the situation (more updates are expected soon). WFSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nickholas Dizon, a 26-year-old from Manchester, was charged with multiple counts including Public Indecency after exposing himself at Center Springs Park around 9:30 a.m. and again near Hungry Tiger Café at 4:30 p.m.—he is held on a $250,000 bond with arraignment scheduled at Manchester Superior Court on Monday. FOX61
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The State Bond Commission in Hartford will vote at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 1 to decide if $155 million in bond funding can lower public benefits charges on electric bills. Gov. Ned Lamont—chairing the commission—said the move may save customers about $10 a month starting this September and that additional reductions are planned through early 2027. FOX61
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ At West Hartford’s Conard High School, 40 special needs campers learned to ride a two-wheeler at the five-day iCan Bike camp—even when Friday thunderstorms pushed some sessions indoors. The program, run by iCan Shine with local volunteers, ended with campers receiving medals and certificates for their new skill. We-Ha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former NBA player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and camp coaches taught hundreds of young players teamwork and life lessons at the annual basketball camp in Windsor run by MPact Mentoring and Athletes R Us. The event moved to the Day Hill Dome, which featured a court from the Toronto Raptors — expanding the program's reach. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley led a scrimmage at Werth Champions Center on Friday for select season ticket holders to preview a deep team for the upcoming season. He said the team must build on last season's struggles by getting key players (Eric Reibe and Tarris Reed Jr.) to step up (improvement efforts are already underway). Connecticut Post
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Metal Stamped Cuff Bracelet Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Powder Hollow Brewery — Equipment included — Create your own personalized metal stamped cuff bracelet while enjoying drinks and snacks.
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Hartford Athletic vs. New Mexico United
7:30 p.m. — Trinity Health Stadium — $60/person — Experience the action with goal-level seating and an all-inclusive pizza party.
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Bass Fishing Seminar in Connecticut
6:30 p.m. — Whiton Branch Library — Free entry — Learn strategies and techniques to enhance your bass fishing skills in Connecticut waters.
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Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival
1-9 p.m. — Mortensen Riverfront Plaza — Free entry — Experience the vibrant flavors and rhythms of the Caribbean at this lively food festival featuring island cuisine and music.
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Pantera: The Heaviest Tour of the Summer
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Xfinity Theatre — Tickets from $33 — Experience the sheer power of Pantera and Amon Amarth in a night of metal domination.
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Riverfront Music Series - Town Band
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Riverfront Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy a summer evening with live music from the Town Band at Riverfront Park.
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Dreamwake Release Show
7-9 p.m. — The Webster — All ages — Experience Dreamwake's unique wavecore sound at The Lost Years release show.
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Precision Neuromuscular Therapy Workshop: Hip and Thigh
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — StrongHouse Studio — Check for availability — Explore the connection between hip issues and overall body movement with expert guidance from Sarah Ernst-Edwards.
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Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Bushnell Park Conservancy — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of jazz music under the stars.
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Kayaking and SUP Coaching Session
3:30-6:30 p.m. — Collinsville Canoe & Kayak — Free entry — Get hands-on coaching for kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding in a scenic location.
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