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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Hartford Fire Department is investigating how a deadly house fire started as family members shared details about the victims — officials have not yet confirmed their identities. WFSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ High school students from Connecticut and Western Massachusetts now show their art on chairs at Bradley International Airport through the Chair Art Project. Launched in 2018—nine schools received an unfinished chair to design with local landmarks and pride, and the chairs are now set up for traveler use. NBC Connecticut
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Hartford’s Hall and Conard high schools were ranked among Connecticut’s top twenty public schools in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report, placing them in the top 4% nationally—Hall was 10th in the state and Conard 16th based on data from the 2022-23 school year. We-Ha
- ➤ A school psychologist from Windsor Locks has created Behavior RTI software—an innovative tool that cuts student intervention wait times from 17 months to about five by collecting daily teacher data. Philip Medeiros developed the program—drawing on his own school experiences—and it is now offered to public schools across Connecticut. FOX61
- ➤ US News World Report released its ranking of 208 Connecticut high schools on August 19th using measures like college readiness and state test scores. The top 10 list included schools such as Connecticut IB Academy and Hall High School while five, including Jumoke Academy in Hartford, remain unranked. WTNH News 8
- ➤ Yesterday, thousands of Hartford Public School families gathered at Dunkin’ Park for a back-to-school event where free supplies and school resource details were provided—a meeting that set the stage for students who will start school next Tuesday. Officials and community leaders expressed optimism about the upcoming school year and future community contributions. NBC Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Richard Blumenthal warned that federal pressure to restore religious exemptions for Connecticut's school vaccine law may cost the state millions in education funds. He sent a letter to an anti-vaccine group—one pushing for a policy change—to urge them not to use school funding as a bargaining chip. News 12 Connecticut
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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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Portland Sea Dogs at Hartford Yard Goats
7:10-8:40 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Check ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup between the Sea Dogs and Yard Goats.
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UConn Huskies Football 2025 Season Tickets
Aug 28-29 — Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field — Prices may vary — Secure your seats for all the thrilling home games of the UConn Huskies this football season.
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Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — The Bushnell Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of sharp wit and hilarious storytelling with Emmy-nominated comedian Josh Johnson.
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Hardy Live Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Xfinity Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the country rock extravaganza by ACM and CMA winner Hardy on his Jim Bob World Tour.
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Hartford Jerk and BBQ Festival
10 AM – 12 AM — Tropix Caribbean Grille — $25 adults, $5 kids — Experience delicious Jamaican jerk cuisine along with family-friendly fun and entertainment.
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Hartford Athletic FC vs. Indy Eleven
3:30-9:00 PM — Trinity Health Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness the excitement as Indy Eleven takes on Hartford Athletic FC live.
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Le Creuset Factory to Table Sale
VIP shopping — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Discover exclusive cookware at this four-day sale featuring limited-edition items.
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