Good morning, Hartford.

On Sept. 9 at Town Hall, West Hartford Police Department Community Relations Officer Lauren Rieger was surprised with the Build No Fences Award at Breakfast on the Bridge and was recognized for building strong connections between the department + local schools and families.

Former Hartford anchor Jeffrey Cole (retired from Fox 29) recalled the urgent hours of 9/11, describing his race to cover the tragic events and the deep sorrow that has lingered throughout his nearly 50-year career.

Hartford is hosting a Puerto Rican Parade this weekend to celebrate generations of culture with music, food & drinks.

Organizers say the event will bring lively festivities and honor local traditions in community neighborhoods.

Barney School will launch its new AI in Business Pathways program this fall with a $71,000 grant and industry partnerships + Hartford Steam Boiler, Synchrony Bank, and Berkley Financial Specialists to give business students and professionals hands-on AI training for a digital economy.

State transportation officials plan safety improvements at the Main Street and Albany Avenue intersection near Dunkin Park by replacing the traffic signal and realigning lanes to reduce crashes.

A public meeting was held Thursday and construction is set to begin in 2028.

Several members of Saint Francis Hospital's community board resigned on Tuesday amid patient safety and quality concerns - Trinity Health said it will invest millions in improvement efforts at the hospital.

UConn football will face Maryland at Rentschler Field tomorrow with a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on CBS Sports Network.

Hall High School lost 28-13 to Platt on Sept.

10 at McKee Stadium while playing their home game at Conard due to track renovations. Despite an early lead from a 25-yard field goal by Noah Kabakoff, strong running and passing by Platt drove the defeat.