Daily editionSaturday, September 26th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford.
The Daily Hartford Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
Business
Stew Leonard's unveiled its new fall food lineup today, showcasing a range of items that have sparked viral food trends.
The Connecticut-based grocer aims to offer a fresh taste that responds to local demand.
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Economy
Connecticut heating oil nears $6 a gallon with the average now at $5.91.
Homeowners may wish to lock in rates to manage rising energy costs.
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A new study finds Bradley International Airport scores higher than New York-area airports even though extensive construction in recent years has lowered its ranking among similar-sized facilities.
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Government
S&P Global revised Connecticut's debt outlook to positive on Thursday, Sept. 24, affirming its AA- bond rating.
Connecticut officials (including Treasurer Erick Russell and Gov. Ned Lamont) said the move is expected to lower borrowing costs and support future projects.
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Connecticut saw SNAP enrollment fall by 15% from June 2025 to June 2026, with 55,000 fewer enrollees and nearly 18,000 fewer under 18 due to new eligibility changes under H.R. 1.
Urban areas including Hartford lost about $1.3M monthly in benefits, and penalties will take effect in October 2027.
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Health
Hartford HealthCare has opened its new Go Health urgent care center on Washington Street, offering treatment rooms, labs, and X-ray services to improve local access to care.
The center is open daily (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) to provide affordable health services to the community.
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State agencies and research institutions launched a revamped data tool on Wednesday to offer easy access to mental health and substance use data through interactive visualizations.
The State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup Prevention Data Portal centralizes key figures like cannabis trends and youth risks to aid local prevention planning.
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