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Hartford
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Inside The Crown Market in West Hartford, shoppers picked up final items like brisket and challah for High Holiday tables as Rosh Hashanah began Monday at sundown. Local leaders say community members gathered for connection amid rising tensions + antisemitism and ongoing concerns over hostages in Gaza. NBC Connecticut
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hartford City Councilman Alex Thomas misused a city-issued purchase card for personal gain during a conference in Washington DC with his family — a city report found he charged over $500 in unauthorized expenses and referred him to police and prosecutors for possible charges, while he also faces larceny charges for allegedly stealing more than $14,000 from a church and will learn on September 29 if his accelerated rehabilitation application is accepted. WFSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On September 21, thousands of spectators watched as over 3,000 participants marched in Hartford's annual Puerto Rican parade along Park Street and Main Street. The procession ended at Bushnell Park—where a Festival de Coqui featured food and music celebrating Puerto Rican culture. CT News Junkie
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A study by the National Housing Conference found that the income needed to buy a home with 10% down doubled in Hartford, New Haven, and New London and rose 94% in Bridgeport since 2019. The report showed the share of jobs that can afford a home dropped from about 30% to 6%—making housing less affordable for many workers. Connecticut Public
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UConn has begun paying athletes using a new revenue-sharing plan that caps funds at $20.5M, starting with $18M this academic year. Former faculty union president Jeffrey Ogbar said many professors worry that these athletics funds might leave even less money for teaching and research—fueling concerns across campus. Connecticut Public
- ➤ Connecticut will offer new SEED funding to expand special education services and help Hartford schools meet the needs of nearly 95,000 students with learning disabilities—officials say the $30 million grant program will support urban, suburban and rural districts after city mayors called for more resources. State education leaders stress that the funding will give schools the tools needed to help every student succeed. WTNH News 8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge ruled Monday that work on the nearly complete Revolution Wind offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut may resume after a pause over national security concerns; delays were costing $2.3 million a day and risked the project if deadlines were missed. The decision supports more than 1,000 workers and protects billions of dollars in investments. WTIC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross and the Connecticut Division of Emergency Services and Public Protection urged residents to prepare for hurricanes after a calm season so far, noting that the busy storm season lasts from the end of August through the end of October. Officials said that after last August's floods in Oxford killed two people and damaged roads and homes, households should keep extra batteries, flashlights, and a radio available in case power outages occur. FOX61
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During a Saturday soccer match, Hartford Athletic stopped play after a Pittsburgh Riverhounds player allegedly made racist comments — prompting the team to ask the United Soccer League for an investigation while fans and Mayor Arulampalam denounced hate in Hartford. WTNH News 8
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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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Twenty One Pilots Live in Hartford
8:00 p.m. — Xfinity Theatre — Tickets starting at $82 — Experience the cinematic spectacle of Twenty One Pilots on their Clancy Tour: Breach 2025.
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Twenty One Pilots - The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025
8:00-9:30 PM — Xfinity Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of Twenty One Pilots live in Hartford.
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The Notebook - The Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt journey from page to stage in this brand-new musical.
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Live Music with The Boomers
6-9 p.m. — Cotton Hollow Kitchen — Free entry — Enjoy classic rock and pop hits while savoring great food and drinks.
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Take The Flame Concert
7-11 p.m. — Cherry Street Station — $10 at the door — Experience live music featuring special guests Five Stories Falling, Agori, and In Spite Of You.
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Ticket to Ride: Beatles Tribute Encore Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall — $22-$56 — Celebrate the Beatles with vintage equipment, costumes, and sing-along classics.
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~ Ryan Holiday
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