Good morning, Hartford.

UConn basketball guard Silas DeMary Jr. hosted Hartford’s first-ever Back to School Bash on Saturday at the Mark Twain House, where children received free backpacks, supplies, haircuts + lunches.

His foundation organized the free event to support kids and build community spirit.

The Royal Razor Barbershop in Newington offered haircuts and backpacks (filled with school supplies) to first- through sixth-graders on Sunday as part of a back-to-school event.

Gveenah restaurant will soon relocate from 844 Farmington Avenue to 846 Farmington Avenue, expanding its seating and planning a new bar.

Lil Hope has moved to 990 Farmington Avenue and additional openings (including Dime Pizza, Mattress Warehouse, and Little Wanderers) are coming soon in Bishops Corner and Westfarms.

West Hartford sees ongoing construction as part of the Center Infrastructure Master Plan, with upgrades at the roundabout on King Philip Drive and Old Meadow Road and sidewalk repairs on Farmington Avenue.

Demolition of the former UConn Law School library at 1800 Asylum Avenue clears the way for new development.

Former Lt. Gov Nancy Wyman, celebrated for 38 years of dedicated service including serving as Connecticut's first female Comptroller, passed away today.

Her work in education, health care, and civil rights continues to shape local government and inspire community leaders.

Despite rainy conditions on Sunday, runners joined the Old Wethersfield 5K and 10K that ended along Wethersfield Cove — kids ran shorter courses to support Ava’s Way, a charity for neuro-developmental disorders.