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Hartford
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PeoplesBank Arena reopens on October 17 after a $145 million renovation that upgraded seats, loge boxes, bunker suites, and event spaces—transforming the old XL Center and Civic Center into a modern venue. Officials expect the new features will attract more concerts and events downtown—boosting local vibrancy. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ Hartford HealthCare and UConn Health plan to buy Prospect’s Connecticut hospitals that do not own the land — Medical Properties Trust will raise rents and collect overdue charges in a bankruptcy auction set for October 22. Hartford HealthCare bid on Manchester Memorial and Rockville General while UConn Health seeks a clean deal for Waterbury Hospital. Connecticut Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Freedom Reads, a Connecticut nonprofit, built bookcases from wood and delivered them as Freedom Libraries to York Correctional Institution in Niantic last summer so that incarcerated people could access new books. Reginald Dwayne Betts read poetry at the ceremony — the event featured a mural painted by prisoners and marked the opening of the 500th Freedom Library. Connecticut Public
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new report from the Commonwealth Fund said Connecticut ranked 42nd out of 51 for poor air quality and 6th worst among New England states (its lowest score in the region) while noting risks from extreme heat and vulnerable healthcare facilities. Connecticut Post
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A ticket sold at Citgo on Farmington Ave in Kensington won $1 million in the Powerball drawing on Monday — it matched five numbers but not the Powerball. The winning numbers were 3, 29, 42, 46, 59 with Powerplay X3 — the next drawing will be on Wednesday with an estimated jackpot of $127 million. NBC Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 550 Connecticut residents were notified on September 24th that their personal data was exposed in a Brightstar Lottery Group corporate breach that did not affect the state lottery system. Brightstar has hired Kroll to provide free 24-month identity monitoring—residents are advised to review their records and follow the instructions in their notification letters. Connecticut Post
- ➤ Connecticut lawmakers and Gov. Lamont have about one month to decide if part of last fiscal year’s $2.5 billion surplus will be used to repair programs hurt by federal cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Critics warn this move may weaken funds set aside to pay down the state’s growing pension debt — a key safety net. CT Mirror
- ➤ The Hartford Land Bank announced two housing projects in the North End on Sept. 23—homes at 597 and 602 Garden Street feature three bedrooms and one or two bathrooms per unit—and construction will last for four months so one family can purchase each home. CT News Junkie
- ➤ Mayor Arunan Arulampalam said the city will demolish an old building at 150 Windsor St. — an eyesore along highway 91 near Dunkin' Donuts Park — and use state funds to build a multi-million-dollar AI center to boost the workforce and link the North End with Downtown. The demolition is planned by year-end and the center will begin construction once the state grant is awarded. FOX61
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday at the state Capitol in Hartford, dozens of protesters interrupted pediatricians and state lawmakers during a press conference on vaccine availability, shouting that experts were injuring children. Lawmakers and doctors maintained that vaccines have saved lives — while critics questioned why vaccine skeptics were not included on the panel. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ Malta House of Care has partnered with the Cigna Group Foundation to launch a mobile clinic that will stop twice a month at St. Mary’s Church Community Center in East Hartford—helping over 1,000 patients access treatment for chronic conditions, urgent injuries and preventive screenings. CT Insider
- ➤ In early September in Hartford, the Hispanic Health Council offered a Spanish-language doula training aimed at filling a critical maternal care gap for Hispanic women—funded by the Connecticut Health Foundation and Hartford HealthCare—that ended its two-month theory classes with a graduation ceremony on September 5. The doulas will soon begin in-person practice at Hartford Hospital before they can start offering services to the community. 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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The Notebook - The Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the live performance of the beloved love story brought to the stage.
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English - A Captivating Play
7:30 PM — TheaterWorks Hartford — Tickets from $194 — Immerse yourself in the drama and magic of English on stage.
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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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