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Hartford
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Five Connecticut firefighters who died while on duty were honored at a memorial service held outside the Fire Academy — a site open every day — in Windsor Locks on Sunday afternoon. Family members and colleagues gathered as roses and plaques were given and a bell rang five times in honor of each firefighter. FOX61
- ➤ Five fallen Connecticut firefighters were honored at a memorial service held outside the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks— the site remains open 24/7 for visitors to remember their service. FOX61
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ About 500 caregivers from three Connecticut agencies returned to work after a new agreement ended their strike for higher pension contributions—resolving the funding dispute. The deal allowed the workers to resume their roles after the labor action. WFSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Middletown has collected over $1 million in fines from automated speed and red-light cameras that went live on July 9 on busy Washington Street — funds required to be used for traffic safety improvements under a law passed in 2023. Other towns are also moving forward with similar plans as they work to cut traffic-related injuries. CT News Junkie
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Conard field hockey team defeated Avon 3—0 on Friday in West Hartford—The team will play a home game against Lewis Mills today at 6:30 p.m. We-Ha
- ➤ Joe Fagnano led UConn on a final drive on Saturday to set up Chris Freeman’s 44-yard field goal with 11 seconds left, giving the Huskies a 20-17 win over Buffalo. Gunnar Gray tied the game for Buffalo with a late touchdown before Fagnano completed five key passes in the final minute—securing the victory. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ Conard hosted Simsbury in girls soccer on Sept. 25 in West Hartford—losing 5-0. The Red Wolves are 2-4 and will host RHAM today. We-Ha
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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 emotional journey of love in this captivating musical adaptation of the beloved story.
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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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Zain Zohaib Qawwali Mehfil
7-11 p.m. — Belding Theater — Ticket info not specified — Experience mesmerizing Qawwali performances by the talented Zain and Zohaib Ali, grandsons of legendary musicians.
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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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Team Tommy Fund Charity Run
11:55 a.m. — 60 Elm St, Hartford, CT — $100 minimum fundraising — Participate in the Eversource Hartford Marathon and support childhood cancer awareness with Team Tommy Fund.
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