Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of October.
Good morning, Hartford.
🏘️ Community
Wolcott Elementary will host its annual Haunted Forest on Saturday, Oct.
17 along the woods beside the school. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and features student-built scenes plus family-friendly activities like games, crafts, snacks, and an outdoor maze.
🎭 Culture
Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, awarded a 2026 MacArthur Fellowship, explained how he mixes Black history with his music.
His work will bring a fresh cultural voice to Hartford.
🏥 Health
Hartford HealthCare announced a new energy modernization project at Hartford Hospital — a 30-year partnership with ENFRA Solutions that will save over $11 million annually.
The upgrade will boost system reliability and allow staff to focus on patient care.
🏈 Sports
The UConn Football team won 34-30 against Temple Saturday in Philadelphia with strong running plays and key turnovers, and they will face UMass at Rentschler Field in East Hartford on Oct.
23 at 7:00 p.m.
Hockey fans in Hartford welcomed the Wolf Pack at their home opener Saturday in a Whiteout game against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins; the team celebrated its 30th anniversary after a morning of runners at the Eversource Hartford Marathon.
Runners gather today in Hartford for the Eversource Hartford Marathon as the race kicks off with community members taking on the course (aiming to beat personal records).
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