Daily
Hartford
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for the Le Creuset factory-to-table event in Hartford went on sale Monday at noon on the company’s website — the event will take place at the Connecticut Convention Center’s Hall A from Sept. 4 to Sept. 7. WFSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the state rested its case in Hartford Superior Court against Holloway and Jenkins for their alleged role in a 2022 Farmington hot tub home invasion where cellphone evidence showed Holloway’s phone near Hartford and Avon and former exotic dancer Mary Bradford testified against them. CT Insider
- ➤ Hartford police arrested two more people in connection with a May 9 funeral shooting and stabbing at Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Church—where one person was shot and another was stabbed—charging a 40-year-old with assault in the second degree and firearm possession while a 44-year-old faces criminal possession of a firearm. NBC Connecticut
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A survey from the National Retail Federation showed that 50% of Connecticut families are shopping early for back-to-school supplies due to tariff concerns and rising costs, with experts advising parents to delay purchases and stack promo codes to save money. RetailMeNot reported that families are expected to spend $177 for grade school students and $212 for high school students, and the state tax-free week will run from August 17th through August 23rd while Massachusetts offers its tax-free weekend on August 9th-10th. WFSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WalletHub released a report ranking states to have a baby based on 31 factors such as cost, healthcare access and family support — Connecticut ranked 11th with strong marks for healthcare and baby friendliness despite higher costs. The top spots went to Massachusetts, North Dakota and Minnesota while Nevada, Alabama and Mississippi received the lowest ratings. WFSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A group led by Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca reached a deal to buy the Connecticut Sun — the WNBA must approve the sale before the team may move to Boston. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Steve Pagliuca's group has reached a deal to buy the Connecticut Sun—pending WNBA approval before the sale is finalized. The move could lead to the team relocating to Boston if the deal is approved. WFSB-TV
-
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.
-
Dreamwake Release Show
7-9 p.m. — The Webster — All ages — Experience Dreamwake's unique wavecore sound at The Lost Years release show.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Bonsai Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — WeHa Brewing & Roasting Company — Check for costs — Get creative with your friends as you craft miniature bonsai trees.
-
Gabriel Rutledge Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of quick wit and laughter with standout comedian Gabriel Rutledge.
-
Barrington Levy Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Webster — Tickets from $36 — Experience the thrilling sounds of Barrington Levy in Hartford's vibrant venue.
-
Kayaking and SUP Coaching
3:30-6:30 p.m. — Collinsville Canoe & Kayak — Free entry — Learn the basics of kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding at a local venue.
-
Riverfront East Hartford 5 Mile
6:15–8:00 p.m. — Goodwin University — Registration fees apply — Test your endurance at this scenic 5-mile run along the riverfront in East Hartford.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Hartford
Welcome to the Daily Hartford, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Hartford, Connecticut community. If you like the Daily Hartford, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Hartford.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Hartford and across Connecticut. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Hartford
A free Hartford community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyhartfordnews.com/sitemap