Good morning, Hartford.

Hartford residents are invited to National Night Out at Goodwin Park & Keney/Lozada Park on Tuesday, Aug.

4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature family activities that help locals connect with police and firefighters in a friendly setting.

Due to severe weather expected Tuesday, Weird Al Yankovic’s concert at Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport has been rescheduled for Aug.

25; all tickets remain valid for his Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour.

Fourth grader Aishi Banerjee and third grader Brian Dai from Mileva Maric Montessori in West Hartford have earned spots with Johns Hopkins’ Center for Talented Youth after high scores on the June ACT, joining fewer than 30% of students meeting advanced honor levels (advanced performance recognized).

CSCU named Braswell as its interim chancellor and reporter Cassidy Williams interviewed her for the first time to share details on her plans for the institution.

The interview comes as the college prepares for upcoming academic transitions.

Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas warned businesses today not to click a suspicious email that appears to come from the Business Registry (it may steal login credentials).

Officials advise verifying messages directly on business.ct.gov since all official emails come from an @ct.gov address.

On July 16, 2026, Pa’lante held a forum at Hartford Public Library where Latina women discussed challenges in healthcare, including poor language services (limited interpretation and inflexible scheduling) and feeling ignored by providers.

Survey results will guide plans for more respectful, culturally sensitive care.

University of Hartford’s Hydration Health Center received national attention on July 28 after its executive director joined a panel at the Great American State Fair in Washington, DC to boost its 'Choose Water First' campaign.

The center’s research—using student involvement and a $50,000 grant—aims to link hydration with community health.

Two 13-year-old teammates from West Hartford, Seth Olczak and Shayne Box Jr., were chosen from thousands of players to join Team USA in the Latin America Baseball Classic in the Dominican Republic from Aug.

9-15. They have trained at Wolcott Park as they chase a professional dream.

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.

Lake Terramuggus Olympic Triathlon

8:00 am – 2:00 pm — Blish Memorial Park — Registration required — Experience a challenging Olympic distance triathlon suitable for all levels amidst moderate hills.