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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Erica Connor lost three daughters and her grandson in a deadly Hartford home fire one week ago and suffered third-degree burns while trying to rescue her family from a rapidly spreading blaze—investigators are examining a suspected porch ignition. WFSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the FBI and local law enforcement ended a three-week sweep called Operation No Escape by arresting 84 violent criminals, including nine linked to Hartford warrants — Bridgeport police reported five arrests as part of a broader summer effort to curb violent crime. State and local agencies said they will continue working together to keep the area safe. NBC Connecticut
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hartford Public Schools started the year with new superintendent Dr. Andraé Townsel who aims to boost student learning and safety; the district will open a renovated Bulkeley High School later this school year—equipped with interactive smart boards and modern learning spaces to support students. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Hartford welcomed students with cheers, high-fives and music to start the school year yesterday. Calling All Brothers (a group mentoring youth for 10 years) ensured every student felt seen and valued despite local challenges. NBC Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hartford dropped strict parking rules in 2016 and this sparked a boom in new homes and small businesses downtown—helping create a more walkable center. A two-part series on parking reform shows how these changes saved tax revenue and paved the way for similar rules to be adopted elsewhere via HB 5002. CT Mirror
- ➤ East Hartford has opened its first town-operated food pantry on the lower level of the East Hartford Community Center at 50 Chapman Place — it serves residents on the second and fourth Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on the third Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WTNH News 8
- ➤ Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz said she and Gov. Ned Lamont are fighting to keep the Connecticut Sun in the state because the team inspires local girls and supports a strong fan base, even as the Mohegan Tribe reviews offers that might move the team while it is set to remain at Mohegan Sun Arena for the 2026 season. Connecticut Post
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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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90s Eurodance Explosion
6 PM – 12 AM — New Britain High School — Details not provided — Dance through the night with the iconic sounds of Captain Jack and other 90s Eurodance hits.
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CCSU Blue Devils vs. AIC Yellow Jackets Football Game
1-4 p.m. — Arute Field — Admission info not specified — Exciting college football showdown to kick off the season at Arute Field.
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Navratri Garba Night Featuring Atul Purohit
4:30-10:30 p.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — Student special combo: $44.99, Kids FREE — Celebrate Navratri with live music and vibrant folk dance.
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Rosh Hashanah Celebration
7-9 p.m. — Elicit Brewing Co — Ticket required — Celebrate the Jewish New Year with good vibes, delicious kosher treats, and new friends.
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