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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During Love Hartford Week, volunteers are cleaning and tending to green spaces to help keep Hartford beautiful. KNOX is leading work at Battles Street Community Gardens—one of 21 gardens where locals can grow and share fresh produce. WTNH News 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Filmmaker Joe Hawk from Hartford is shooting a new political thriller across Connecticut that features secret tunnels dating back to 1957—he is filming scenes in Ansonia, Tolland, Putnam, Farmington, Old Wethersfield and at West Haven PD. He is also seeking extras for a November casting call. WFSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stop and Shop has announced it will donate $200,000 to campus food pantries across the state to help students who need food as visits jumped 40%, with $184,000 for pantries and 1,000 care packages given during midterms (a 23% jump from last year). The donation comes as the five-year partnership with CSCU (helping students get food) continues to support student needs. FOX61
- ➤ On October 21, scholars from the Greater Hartford area were honored at a breakfast on the UHart campus where Donald Allan congratulated them for earning Scholars of Excellence awards funded by a $3 million gift from Stanley Black & Decker. The program gives students scholarships averaging more than $35,000, monthly mentoring, and first-round internship interviews — key steps to building a strong local workforce. University of Hartford
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ One year ago, the Hawthorne Drive fire in Berlin burned over 100 acres and claimed the life of one firefighter, straining local and state fire resources during a dry fall. State officials and Berlin fire chief Jonn Massirio have boosted fire safety education and training—using the Fire Safe CT program—to help prevent similar events in the future. NBC Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ OPM Secretary Jeffrey Beckham said Connecticut will end FY 2026 with a $322M surplus, which is $5.5M higher than last month’s forecast. He noted that state revenues are $146.4M above budget and spending in major departments has exceeded estimates while the numbers may change as the fiscal year progresses. CT News Junkie
- ➤ More than 150,000 residents with Access Health CT will receive letters this week warning that uncertainty over federal financial aid from the government shutdown may lead to sharply higher health insurance costs next year. Gov. Lamont has urged residents to delay enrollment until updated subsidy details are available (estimated premiums could rise up to six times), which may force some to drop coverage. WFSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UConn women’s basketball team was picked by Big East coaches to win the conference title this season and will play an exhibition game on Oct. 26 at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford while six players earned preseason honors — with Sarah Strong named as Preseason Player of the Year for the defending NCAA champions. WFSB-TV
- ➤ St. John's earned the top spot in a Big East preseason poll released Tuesday with seven votes for first place—and UConn placed second with four votes. The Red Storm is led by Zuby Ejiofor as the preseason player of the year while UConn features Braylon Mullins as the preseason freshman of the year. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ CIAC high school girls soccer tournaments are underway as FCIAC and SWC held first round games on Oct.21 while Shoreline kicks off today—teams like Windham Tech, New Canaan, Morgan and Brookfield will meet in semifinals and finals on Oct.23, 25, 26 and 28—in key matchups for the championships. Connecticut Post
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Sicard Hollow Live Performance
9 PM - 12 AM — Arch Street Tavern — $15 — Enjoy a night of Nashville's psychedelic punk-grass music with Sicard Hollow.
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Yacht Lobsters Band Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Infinity Music Hall — Tickets available — Enjoy the buttery Soft Rock hits of the 70's and 80's with the Yacht Lobsters.
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Power of the Pause Celebration
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Mandell JCC — Free entry — Celebrate midlife with awareness, self-care, community, and fun.
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An Evening with Jeremy Jordan
3:00-4:30 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the remarkable talent of Jeremy Jordan as he shines on stage with his best performances.
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UConn vs. Michigan State Basketball
7:30-9 p.m. — PeoplesBank Arena — $ — UCONN Men's Basketball takes on Michigan State in an exciting showdown at the new arena.
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English - A Theatrical Experience
1-5 p.m. — TheaterWorks Hartford — Tickets from $180 — Immerse yourself in the drama and captivating performances of English live on stage.
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Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home Annual Conference
9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. — Hartford Marriott Downtown — Check official website for entry fees — Engage with healthcare leaders and explore innovations in home healthcare.
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The Nth Power - Halloween Funk Party
8-11 p.m. — New Park Brewing — $0.63 service fee — Experience the funk groove from The Nth Power in a special Halloween celebration.
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UConn Huskies vs. UAB Blazers
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field — Cheaper tickets available — Catch the exciting college football rivalry between the Huskies and the Blazers.
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The Wrecks Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets starting at $52 — Experience a night of live music with The Wrecks in Hartford.
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