Good morning, Hartford.

Hartford teens participated in a gun violence prevention program that used social media campaigns to share personal insights and factual research.

The six-week program, a partnership of Hartford Communities That Care, Yale School of Public Health and Project Unloaded, ends tomorrow with a campaign showcase.

CT Foodshare broke ground on a new warehouse in Wallingford Wednesday to add over 34,000 sqft and boost dry storage by 40% to hold twice the fresh and frozen items; officials say construction will take about 18 months.

Since Sept. of 2025, Connecticut has seen 44,000 new defaults on student loans plus a total of 91,000 defaults, and an ombudsperson warns that federal changes could add more hardship for borrowers.

Multiple Kingswood Oxford School students in West Hartford were named AP Scholars after scoring 3 or higher on three or more AP exams this spring.

The University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford will host Restore.

Reconnect. Reimagine - a Restorative Practices Retreat for Connecticut educators on Aug. 13-14. Facilitated by Great Schools Partnership, the event will offer training to implement state-required practices.

Regulators reduced Eversource’s storm cost recovery request by $500M after finding that expenses between 2018 and 2023 were overstated, a decision Attorney General William Tong called a win for ratepayers.

The utility will now move ahead with cost securitization to lower future bills.

UHart Physical Therapy students worked in Saipan after typhoons shortened their stay.

Led by Payton Skillen, they treated locals with limited supplies and embraced cultural care using creative methods+ the trip boosted their clinical skills and confidence.

Former UConn golfer Bradley Sawka, a 21-year-old Ellington High graduate, won the CT Open — he will now compete in Oklahoma.

The Yard Goats are set to host Whalers Alumni Night featuring former players and broadcaster Chuck Kaiton for autographs, throwback jerseys and fireworks.

Details on time, tickets and attendance will be released soon.

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.