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Sunday, October 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Dunkin’ Park was filled with purple as community members honored the life of Jennifer Farber Dulos during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (the event aimed to spotlight the struggle against domestic violence). Interval House plans additional events throughout the month for those who could not attend (including more community walks). WTNH News 8
- ➤ Hundreds gathered at Dunkin’ Park Saturday to honor Jennifer Dulos—raising awareness about domestic violence and urging stronger protections for survivors. FOX61
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The American Manufacturing Hall of Fame is partnering with the American Mural Project to bring its Innovation Wall — a 1,500 square-foot interactive display showcasing 50 Connecticut firsts — to the Winsted facility from Oct.10 to Oct.28. Visitors will learn about local manufacturing milestones as the exhibition runs with regular admission rates. Connecticut Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 bus drivers and monitors in the Cromwell and Middletown school districts face a potential strike that could disrupt student pickups and drop-offs if contract talks with DATTCO fail—negotiations continue until midnight today and a walkout is planned for Monday between 5:15 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.—families should verify local school plans for transportation alternatives. Connecticut Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Hartford hosted the 15th annual Ollie M. Williams Health and Wellness Fair where residents got free health screenings and vaccinations — medical professionals held sessions on early illness detection. WTNH News 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UConn Huskies beat FIU 51-10 on Saturday at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Quarterback Joe Fagnano threw for 355 yards and four touchdowns and the defense forced four turnovers — a performance that marked the Huskies' best game of the season. FOX61
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English Play at TheaterWorks Hartford
7:30-11:30 p.m. — TheaterWorks Hartford — Tickets from $188 — Experience an unforgettable theatrical performance with captivating drama and magic on stage.
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Crusita Birthday Bash Hosted by Gigi
9:00 p.m. — 321 Sports and Bar — Ticket info available — Celebrate Crusita's birthday with great music and fun at this local hotspot.
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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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Kuhn's Inaugural Fall Festival & Paddle Sport Event
11 AM – 4 PM — Kuhn Employment Opportunities — Fundraising event — Enjoy paddle sports, live music, and support local adults with disabilities.
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Tito Nieves Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Tickets available — Experience the legendary 'Pavarotti of Salsa' as he performs classic hits and crowd-moving rhythms.
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