Good morning, Hartford.

Three Hartford-area mentors, including West Hartford’s Joe DeLutrie, Glastonbury’s Wakime Hauser and Joey Redmond, volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters to guide local youth through sports, hikes and shared experiences.

Their mentoring, begun between 2019 and 2025, helps both youth and mentors grow and connect.

Yesterday, Bradley International Airport was the first to launch an Autism Double-Checked certified trip, offering travelers on the autism spectrum targeted support to reduce stress.

Breeze Airways and Margaritaville Hotels partnered for the initiative to create a smoother airport experience.

Hartford Public Schools report rising graduation and literacy rates + district leaders celebrate student milestones today in local classrooms.

Students at UHart will enjoy a major dining upgrade this fall as campus updates bring new late-night options, a refreshed Starbucks and a relocated Nest Market, while The Landing (a $2.8 million indoor/outdoor venue under construction at Konover Campus Center) will open in October.

UConn announced its expanded philanthropic partnership with Voyager Technologies (valued at over $1 million) to offer students and faculty space research opportunities.

Researchers will design experiments using micro-gravity and quantum sensing and conduct near-term tests aboard the International Space Station and later Voyager’s Starlab.

New Britain school officials say 300 students have not received required vaccinations and warn families that missing immunizations may delay the start of classes.

The district urges parents to update records before school resumes.

UConn Hartford opened its first dormitory on Aug.

17 at 64 Pratt Street, offering spacious rooms with full kitchens and in-unit washers/dryers to support student life and summer intern housing as part of a plan to integrate the branch campus downtown (room and board costs over $12,600 per year).

A patient alleges that a Hartford Hospital employee posted private medical information and an attorney said patients are entitled to the full names of employees who improperly access their records under federal law.

A Cyclospora outbreak that traced contaminated lettuce in grocery stores has led shoppers to turn to local farm stands.

Farms in Rocky Hill and Berlin report increased lettuce sales as customers choose fresh produce.

The Hartford Board of Education voted Tuesday to transfer the former Clark Elementary School site to the city to begin plans for veterans housing; the property will be cleaned up before developing over 70 new units with support services in partnership with the United Veterans Alliance of Connecticut.

Bill Rasmussen, ESPN co-founder who began his career with Hartford’s New England Whalers, died Tuesday at his Florida home at 93 from Parkinson’s disease.

His pioneering vision led to a 24-hour sports network and earned him a place in the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame (inducted 2025).

Fans packed Dunkin’ Park Tuesday to see the Stanley Cup and snap photos with the trophy, marking a special moment for the community.