Daily
Hartford
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 people attended the memorial ceremony at Church of the Incarnation to honor volunteer firefighter Robert Sharkevich Sr.—who died while battling the Hawthorne Fire on Lamentation Mountain over a year ago. He served for 25 years with Hartford and 22 years with Wethersfield and his family and colleagues continue his legacy through everyday acts of kindness. FOX61
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Mary's Hospital will host its 2nd Annual Black Men in White Coats youth summit on November 8. FOX61
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local stargazers in Hartford can still view the Orionids meteor shower after its peak on October 21 as clear, cool skies promise 10 to 20 meteors per hour if seen from dark areas—experts advise looking southeast toward Orion between before midnight and 2 a.m. Connecticut Post
- ➤ Connecticut municipalities sold 49.75 million nip bottles from April 1 to Sept. 30, generating about $2.49 million in revenue under the nickel-per-nip program (which funds cleanup efforts). New Haven led with 2.34 million nips and $117,229 collected, while Hartford earned $89,129. Connecticut Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Avelo Airlines will suspend service at Bradley International Airport after canceling its domestic routes, including the non-stop flight to Montego Bay — leaving the community surprised. The Connecticut Airport Authority said it is seeking other carriers to restore the Jamaica route — citing strong local support and airport incentives. News 12 Connecticut
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Saint Francis Hospital has scheduled a free mammogram event tomorrow, October 25, at the Karl J. Krapek, Sr. Comprehensive Women’s Health Center from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event offers free screening for underinsured and uninsured women and supports the hospital's commitment to equitable care. WFSB-TV
- ➤ More than 150,000 people may face higher health insurance costs next year as Access Health CT is set to raise rates—this change will affect local residents who rely on the program. WFSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Conard field hockey defeated Hall 2–1 on Oct 22 at McKee Stadium in West Hartford as Berkeley Hess scored on a corner and Stella Milburn added the second goal. The win boosted Conard's playoff hopes—coach Sara Witmer said her team fought hard under the stadium lights. We-Ha
-
Power of the Pause Celebration
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Mandell JCC — Free entry — Celebrate midlife with awareness, self-care, community, and fun.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Plaidcast in Person with Piper Klemm
6-9:30 p.m. — Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art — Free entry — Engage in discussions aimed at enhancing the sport with industry insights from special guests.
-
Playboi Carti Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — PeoplesBank Arena — Tickets from $73 — Catch Playboi Carti live in Hartford for an electrifying evening of hip-hop.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is a game of leverage. The more leverage you create, the more luck you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
About Daily Hartford
Welcome to the Daily Hartford, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Hartford, Connecticut community. If you like the Daily Hartford, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Hartford.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Hartford and across Connecticut. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Hartford
A free Hartford community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyhartfordnews.com/sitemap