Good morning, Hartford.

Hospital Saint Francis will launch a pilot project to help bodegas in North Hartford offer healthy, locally grown foods using a ($275,000) grant from Greater Hartford Gives.

The project will work with the city to test a price-tiered model and support programs like SNAP and WIC.

Furever Cat Angels is facing a growing cat crisis and will host two adoption events in Simsbury on Saturday; potential adopters can meet cats at The Coffee Spot (10 a.m.-noon) and Tractor Supply (11 a.m.-1 p.m.).

Evergreen Walk is hosting a back-to-school bash today to collect supplies for kids in need.

Channel 3 is partnering with the shopping center & United Way to support the donation drive.

Holmes Elementary School in New Britain will welcome students and staff on Aug.

31 after a two-year, $70 million renovation that upgraded classrooms, technology, accessibility, and safety measures — adding interactive boards, an ADA-compliant playground, and a landscaped courtyard for community events.

State and Vernon officials today warned drivers to slow and stop for school buses carrying children as more than 8,600 buses return to state roads, urging motorists to avoid distractions in school zones.

Rocky Hill’s The Beacon will undergo routine inspections per a new agreement with the state Attorney General after tenants raised concerns over unsafe plumbing, heating, and elevator issues.

Inspectors will check repairs and hold quarterly town meetings to ensure landlords follow through—aiming to improve living conditions.

Since last July, nearly 63,000 residents lost SNAP benefits as tighter federal rules cut food aid at double state projections, costing the local economy $155 million.

Officials and nonprofits have urged Gov. Lamont and the General Assembly to set up a lasting state-backed nutrition program.

State officials will test a new alert system this autumn that sends text or email notifications when wastewater spills occur, and the system will be available before year's end (costing $150,000 per year).

CT resident Reggie Stankaitis, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012, has faced frequent falls and drastic changes in her daily life—yet she remains determined to live actively and support others facing the same condition.

On Thursday, the Hartford Wolf Pack and New York Rangers announced their affiliation extension through the 2028-29 season.

The agreement ensures Hartford’s hockey legacy and follows recent record ticket sales.