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Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Morgan Fippinger was named executive director of the Bushnell Park Conservancy after a nationwide search by its board. She brings leadership from the Carousel Museum and Fire Museum — and she will guide efforts to preserve and enhance Hartford’s historic park for everyone. CT News Junkie
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials confirmed Thursday morning that the Coast Guard suspended its search for a 6-year-old boy who fell into the Housatonic River in Stratford—turning the operation into a recovery effort. WFSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police responded to a shooting at 1200 Park Street early Thursday morning, finding a man (in his 40s, critical) and a woman (in her 30s, stable) who were taken to a hospital. WTNH News 8
- ➤ Alex Dekapa Griffiths, 42, was sentenced to eight years in jail for robbing a Subway restaurant in New Britain on June 16 when he used a BB gun that looked like a shotgun—one manager fainted during police questioning after fearing for her life, officials said. Connecticut Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Puerto Rico legislators will introduce a special committee in August to form a trade commission with Connecticut after Gov. Lamont signed a law in June that promotes energy and trade benefits for both regions. Connecticut lawmakers will visit the island before January to review plans and compare measures—officials said it will boost economic and cultural ties—. Connecticut Public
- ➤ Gov. Ned Lamont signed the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act on August 7 at the State Capitol in Hartford— a law that lets people sue gun makers who neglect safety controls and closes a permit loophole for certain offenders— as part of efforts to strengthen gun regulation. Legislators and advocates pointed to Connecticut’s low violent crime rate and noted recent drops in Bridgeport shootings as support for the state’s approach. CT News Junkie
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hans Kissle is issuing a recall for packages of pasta salad mislabeled as Red Potato Bliss Salad and sold at Stop and Shop locations in Connecticut and nearby states because undeclared wheat in the product may trigger severe allergic reactions; consumers can return the 16 ounce container (with use by 8/20) for a full refund and call Hans Kissle at 9785564500 with questions. NBC Connecticut
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ultimate Music Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Powder Hollow Brewery — No cover charge — Test your music knowledge with trivia spanning all genres and earn prizes in a fun atmosphere.
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Portland Sea Dogs vs. Hartford Yard Goats
7:10-8:40 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch a thrilling Minor League Baseball game between the Sea Dogs and the Yard Goats.
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