Good morning, Hartford.

Angel of Edgewood started a weekly meal program called Wednesdays at the Table at Bertera Subaru to help local families hit by rising costs and food insecurity.

The nonprofit said the service will run every Wednesday through Thanksgiving (supporting residents living in motels and managing tight budgets).

The Connecticut Arts Alliance ended its 21-year run because of money problems (leaving $60,000 to support its work) and its work is now joining CT Humanities.

Rufus de Rham will serve as director of cultural advocacy and community engagement, shifting the group’s focus to state funding and policy work.

The Hopper Travel Index shows that holiday airfare prices at Bradley International Airport are nearly $100 higher for Thanksgiving and Christmas flights due to rising jet fuel costs — a local travel agent advises booking now with flexibility to secure better fares.

UConn renamed Harry A.

Gampel Pavilion to M&T Bank Center at Gampel Pavilion after the Board of Trustees approved the change on Wednesday. The renaming reflects an expanding partnership with M&T Bank that will support its basketball teams and community projects.

In a Tuesday speech, Secretary Linda McMahon blamed DEI funding for Hartford Public Schools’ troubles, citing a 2024 case where a student graduated without learning to read and sued the district.

Local education leaders disagree, saying funding cuts+school choice deepened the deficit.

During National School Bus Safety Week, officers are stopping drivers who pass stopped school buses after new penalties took effect + residents are urged to obey school bus laws to protect students.

Connecticut officials announced a healthcare subsidy offering eligible childcare workers up to $100 a month & support with Access Health CT premiums as part of a $10 million endowment to boost affordable childcare.

Enrollment will begin tomorrow and run until Jan. 15 with coverage starting after Jan. 1.

On Aug. 21, nurses from nine West Hartford non-public schools received emergency response training at Hartford Hospital’s CESI to enhance care for 3,000 students ahead of the school year — the free program provided shuttle transportation and breakfast by hospital staff.

Older Adults Technology Services warns Hartford residents that each online click creates data that AI now uses to craft convincing scams—so users should adjust their privacy settings, and the group has released online tools to help safeguard personal information.

West Hartford’s BK&CO celebrated 40 years on Oct.

18 with its Fabulous Fall Fashion Show where models showcased seasonal looks and raised funds for Red, White & Bundled to support military families; the event took place on a temporary catwalk at the former Francesca’s storefront near 985 Farmington Avenue.