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Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marley is a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever Mix—he is ready for adoption at the Connecticut Humane Society. FOX61
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Officials with PosiGen solar company announced it will delay laying off dozens of employees until early October after receiving extra funding from its lenders. The company originally planned layoffs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 13 but will now terminate workers between Sept. 21 and Oct. 4 — with facilities in Shelton, Danbury and Wethersfield set to close. WTNH News 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 10th annual Mexican Independence Day celebration took place at the State Capitol in Hartford on September 16—where Carlos Iriarte Mercado from the Consulate General of Mexico in Boston performed el Grito de Dolores—to mark 215 years since the call for independence. About 50 people attended and experienced live mariachi music that highlighted local cultural heritage. Connecticut Public
- ➤ Grammy Award-winning Cardi B will perform in Hartford this spring as part of her Little Miss Drama Tour—her first headline arena run—with a stop at People’s Bank Arena on Friday, April 3. Ticket presales begin Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. via Citi and Verizon while the general sale starts on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. as her second album Am I The Drama? drops on Friday. WTNH News 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a Tuesday evening celebration at City Hall in Hartford, the Board of Education renamed Classical Magnet School to Hernán LaFontaine Classical Magnet School to honor the city’s first Puerto Rican superintendent. LaFontaine—who served for 12 years and will be the godfather of the Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Parade on Sunday—was honored as a pioneer in education. WTNH News 8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The spotted lanternfly—an invasive pest that rides on cars from small populations in Fairfield County—is spreading through Connecticut. Experts say cutting down the tree of heaven and reporting sightings can help track its spread. NBC Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut officials announced a new policy that bans law enforcement officers from wearing masks in state courthouses (unless medically necessary) after an ICE incident in Stamford led to protests and arrests; Gov. Lamont and Chief Justice Mullins said the rule aims to boost transparency and accountability and it took effect immediately. WFSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ With the school year underway and Suicide Prevention Month in full swing, urgent crisis centers in Hartford, Waterbury, New Haven, and New London offer quicker, calmer care for children at risk since emergency rooms often have long waits. State officials and advocates warn that as federal relief funds run out, these centers struggle to meet growing demand—calling for new funding streams and better insurance reimbursement to keep services running. CT News Junkie
- ➤ Gov. Ned Lamont and 17 other state leaders are urging Congress to extend enhanced premium tax credits—subsidies that help CT residents afford insurance, with failure to extend costing the state over $295M annually and driving up premiums for many families. CT Mirror
- ➤ The CT Department of Public Health has extended its oversight at Saint Francis Hospital after finding compliance issues such as an outdated risk assessment and poor documentation of a patient on suicide watch—officials now plan to keep an expert consultant on site until early 2026. Hospital leaders say they are reviewing safety procedures and training staff to prevent further violations. FOX61
- ➤ Today, the Connecticut Department of Public Health said Hartford's Saint Francis Hospital is under a consent order after repeated medication errors and low staffing that put patients at risk. The order was modified in August to add an on-site expert consultant for 40 hours a week for six more months—extending oversight until early next year. FOX61
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CT Horrorfest Show - 2 Day Pass
10 a.m.-7 p.m. & 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket pricing varies — Meet horror icons, shop themed vendors, and enjoy Q&A panels at this thrilling festival.
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Hartford Girls Rock! 2025
1-3 p.m. — Hartford Marriott Downtown — Donations support scholarships — Celebrate and honor outstanding young women for their leadership and community service.
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Elvis Costello & The Imposters Concert
1-4 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the classic early songs of Elvis Costello with The Imposters backing him.
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Hartford Whine and W3rk Fit Camp
7-9 p.m. — Warehouse 635 — Ticket required — Join a high-energy Caribbean dance fitness camp suitable for all fitness levels.
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Area 11 Convention Preview
8 a.m. – 11 p.m. — Sheraton Hartford South Hotel — Registration required — Explore community recovery resources at the 66th Area 11 Convention.
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BASWA's 25th Anniversary Celebration
3-7 p.m. — Farmington Gardens — Free venue parking — Celebrate 25 years of beauty and culture with live entertainment and local vendors.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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