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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Camp Courant will host its annual Buddy Bash this Friday as its largest fundraiser of the year. FOX61
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Costco is pursuing a new 1.1-million-square-foot distribution warehouse in Plainfield—its first in New England—that will serve 18 stores and cut travel times from its current New Jersey hub by bypassing alternative sites in East Hartford and Killingly. The project awaits town and official approvals before construction begins. CT Insider
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Art Museum at University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford opened the Painted Pages: Illuminated Manuscripts exhibit on Sept. 18, which features illuminated texts from the 13th to 18th centuries and will be on view through Dec. 13—organized by the Reading Public Museum and supported by the Karen L. Chase Fund. We-Ha
- ➤ Progressive Women of Greater Hartford held a street theatre protest on Sept. 20 at Blue Black Square — they said federal websites removed words like mental health and affordable housing from research and policy. The group said they will hold more protests on Oct. 4 and Oct. 18 at the state Capitol to continue speaking out for social programs. We-Ha
- ➤ Intentional Optimism is a new documentary that chronicles the early days of ESPN when a small team worked in a building under construction near a former landfill in Bristol. The film screened on Sept. 19 at the Southington Drive-In and features interviews with figures such as Chris Berman and George Grande while detailing co-founder Bill Rasmussen’s optimistic vision — its public release will be determined soon. Connecticut Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new Connecticut law requires school districts to set guidelines for reviewing challenged library materials—each district must adopt three policies—to follow nondiscrimination rules and ensure a fair process for reconsideration. Library staff have attended online sessions while districts update their procedures. Connecticut Public
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Connecticut State Bond Commission approved an extra $25 million in August for the Time To Own program to help first-time homebuyers cover down payments and closing costs — the program now has $35 million available. Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz said the additional funds will ease challenges in saving for a home. WTNH News 8
- ➤ Connecticut Foodshare received the first part of a $3 million state funding boost to help buy food for pantries for the CT-NAP program—officials said the funds will increase to $6 million next fiscal year as food insecurity grows and federal cuts loom. Connecticut Public
- ➤ Gov. Ned Lamont and Gov. Dan McKee held a press conference Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. to discuss a federal court ruling that allowed work to resume on the Revolution Wind project—about 80% complete with 45 of 65 wind turbines installed—after a stop-work order halted construction on Aug. 22. WTNH News 8
- ➤ A high-ranking state police official said he is disappointed that the ACLU filed a federal lawsuit in Hartford on behalf of residents who claim their free speech rights were violated after officers ordered protesters to leave highway overpasses — the lawsuit names DOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto and Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner Ronnell Higgins and alleges that protest signs distracted drivers. CT News Junkie
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut joined a new Northeast Public Health Collaborative that brings together health departments from Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Vermont to prepare for emergencies and recommend vaccines during the fall season—an effort prompted by shifting federal guidelines. Connecticut Public
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A report by the National Housing Conference found that the income needed to buy a home with 10% down in Hartford, New Haven, New London—doubled since 2019 while Bridgeport saw a 94% increase. The study showed that by 2024, home affordability for working families had dropped from over 30% to just 6%, raising concerns over future housing access. CT Mirror
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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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Connecticut Code + Coffee
11 AM - 2 PM — West Hartford CoWorking — Free entry — Gather for an inclusive co-working session with a coffee vibe.
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