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Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hartford leaders from Men Standing Up Against Violence, Hearts of Gold CT, and the Greater Hartford NAACP held an end-of-summer cookout behind the Wilson-Gray YMCA on Saturday—offering free food, mental health support, domestic violence prevention information, and voter registration to build unity and hope among local youth. FOX61
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Saturday morning, firefighters responded to a fire on South Whitney Street in Hartford—displacing five families, including 10 adults and three children, from a three-story brick multi-family home—and controlled the blaze within about a half hour with no injuries reported. NBC Connecticut
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Acme Burger, a California fast-casual chain, will open its first Connecticut franchise at 584 Main St in Middletown around Columbus Day in the former Schlein's Furniture building — a historic structure with apartments. Franchisee Christian Schunmann, with 40 years in food service, said the family-friendly restaurant will use local fresh ingredients and operate seven days a week with extended weekend hours. Connecticut Post
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Hartford police seized marijuana, crack, fentanyl, cash and a Glock at two smoke shops on Hillside Avenue and on Wadsworth Street—charging 33-year-old Tayrence Willis for running a drug factory, 32-year-old Robert Hales on narcotics grounds, and 22-year-old Michael Jurado-Reyes for firearm violations—while on Wednesday, 10 individuals were arrested on Main Street after fentanyl and other drugs were found. WTNH News 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 CIAC girls volleyball season will start Tuesday, Sept. 2 with matchups such as Hale Ray at Valley Regional on Sept. 2 at 5:30 p.m. and Farmington at Bristol Central on Sept. 5, and the tournament will run from playdowns on Saturday, Nov. 1 through finals on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15—with sites to be announced and several rematches lined up from last season. Connecticut Post
- ➤ A list of 25 high school girls volleyball players to watch this fall names top athletes from across the state—highlighting stars like Mckenna Reynolds of Glastonbury who posted strong numbers last season. The players will impact upcoming matches as they shape the season. Connecticut Post
- ➤ Former UConn star Kyler Fedko leads 2025 CT minor league prospects as he has hit .270 with 26 homers, 74 RBIs, and 33 stolen bases in 110 games between Double-A Wichita and Triple-A St. Paul — he is four homers short of a 30-30 season if the Twins promote him soon. Connecticut Post
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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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Sip-Shop-Network Summer Series
6-8 p.m. — SubherbanLivin- The Gift Back Gift Shop — 10% off shopping — Connect and collaborate with local entrepreneurs while enjoying refreshments and good company.
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RetroWorld Expo 2025
1-8 p.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — $35-$145 — Celebrate all things gaming with a vibrant marketplace, competitions, and special guest panels.
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Catholic Charities Parenting Education Class
9 AM - 4 PM — Catholic Charities — Cost info not specified — A comprehensive in-person program focused on parenting education and family support.
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