Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of October.
Good morning, Hartford.
Today’s Business Buzz covers local news: three restaurants, Mozz & Co, The Laurel and Gveenah, are CRAZIES finalists; Mindful Transformations held a ribbon cutting at 16 Brace Road; Salt Studio is set to open at 18 LaSalle Road; and the Halloween Stroll is scheduled for Oct.
24.
The Old State House hosted a lively Rochambeau Day reenactment that brought history to life in downtown Hartford.
The event featured reenactors and a *lighthearted moment* when a performer switched from French to English for the crowd.
Jordan Page, a 6-foot-5 wing from IMG Academy ranked 12th in his class, committed to UConn.
The decision boosts the university’s basketball recruiting ahead of the upcoming season.
Survivors and supporters gathered for the annual one-mile Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Bushnell Park Sunday morning to raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
NBC Connecticut’s Bob Maxon counted down the start — while Zumba leader Kisha Snell warmed up the crowd.
Hundreds gathered at Bushnell Park today for the annual Susan G.
Komen More Than Pink Walk to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research; organizers set a $382k goal and have already raised nearly $110k, with survivors and loved ones among the participants.
The Hartford Wolf Pack swept the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 3-2 at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza on Sunday evening.
The team will end their three-game road trip Friday night at Providence before hosting their annual home opener Saturday at PeoplesBank Arena.
Hall boys varsity soccer beat Bloomfield 11-1 on Oct.
1 at Conard High School in West Hartford— the team scored with goals from seven players while stadium construction continues at their home field.
At Rentschler Field on Saturday, Oct.
3, UConn rallied from a 20-point deficit to force overtime against Syracuse — however, a controversial two-point conversion gave the Orange a 42-41 win.
Blanca Quiñonez at UConn was named Big East freshman of the year and sixth woman of the year as a freshman.
Her strong start could make her the next All-American.
More than 6,100 fans packed Trinity Health Stadium as Hartford Athletic lost 1-0 to Louisville City FC in the USL Cup final.
The team aims to expand the stadium to hold 12,000 & continues to count on local support for the remaining three home matches.
Hall High School won its first season game with a 59-16 rout of Enfield on Saturday, Oct.
3 in West Hartford—Spencer Boucher-Zazzaro ran for 346 yards and scored four touchdowns as head coach Steve Markie praised a new run-based strategy.
Rowers competed in Hartford’s Head of the Riverfront regatta as part of Riverfront Recapture’s 28th event – high school, collegiate and masters teams raced a full day on the river, showcasing local athletic talent.
The 90th Manchester Road Race will honor military veterans on Thanksgiving with a pre-race reception (8:15–9:30 a.m.) at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial near Main and Center Streets before the race begins at 10 a.m. on Main Street near St. James Church, where runners pass Veterans’ Row.
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