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Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut Foodshare in Farmington said anyone needing food can get help at a local or mobile food pantry since its centers in Wallingford and Bridgeport only send food there—CEO Jason Jakubowski noted demand increased recently. Readers can call 211 for more details. WTIC
- ➤ The Connecticut Lottery’s 12th annual 'Give a Child a Toy, Not a Ticket' holiday toy drive began on Nov.1 and will run until Dec.19 — donation sites are at U-Haul, Fanatics Sportsbook, Cumberland Farms, and the lottery headquarters in Wallingford. All collected toys will be donated to Yale New Haven Hospital’s Toy Closet to help young patients. WTNH News 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A study released yesterday showed that state policies helped lower chronic absenteeism by improving attendance data — as seen with Connecticut's monthly reports — and by funding mental health supports and early interventions, experts said. Connecticut Public
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Windy conditions knocked down trees and wires, causing power outages and road closures in Connecticut—Eversource reported 5538 outages and United Illuminating reported 161 as Pumpkin Hill Road in Ledyard and Route 169 in Woodstock and Canterbury were closed for safety. WTNH News 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hartford was ranked number 5 on Orkin’s Top 50 Rattiest Cities list—jumping eight spots from last year—and the rankings tracked rodent activity from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21. Connecticut Post
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ West Hartford Community Interactive has launched its Community Birdhouse Art Exhibit and Auction, open for online bidding (since October 30) to support local community media. Bidding will close on November 8 at 8 p.m., and the exhibit will be viewable in person at GastroPark (from 4 to 8 p.m.). We-Ha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Halloween, Hall defeated Fairfield Warde 1-0 in West Hartford — an own goal in the final minutes secured the win — and advanced to the tournament’s next round to meet No. 25 Brien McMahon on Monday at 2 p.m. We-Ha
- ➤ The UConn Huskies returned to winning form with a 38-19 victory over UAB on Saturday at Rentschler Field—quarterback Joe Fagnano threw for 267 yards and four touchdowns while receiver Skyler Bell scored three times. The win improved their record to 6-3 and they will face Duke next Saturday in East Hartford at 3:30 p.m. WFSB-TV
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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.
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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.
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The Lone Bellow Concert
1-4 p.m. — Infinity Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience heartfelt Americana and indie rock with soaring harmonies and intimate storytelling.
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PMP Exam Prep Course
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus - Hartford - Downtown — Pricing varies — Boost your project management skills with an intensive 4-day PMP certification training bootcamp.
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Dvorak and Rachmaninoff Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Bushnell Performing Arts Center — $5 for Capital students, faculty, and staff — Experience an evening of emotional orchestral brilliance featuring Dvorak’s Cello Concerto and Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2.
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Hartford Symphony Orchestra: Dvorak and Rachmaninoff
8-11 p.m. — The Bushnell Performing Arts Center — $5 for Capital students, faculty, and staff — Experience an emotional journey through Dvorak’s lyrical Cello Concerto and Rachmaninoff’s dramatic Symphony No. 2.
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Fernweh Lecture by Dr. Richard Benfield
6:30 p.m. — Windsor Public Library — Free entry — Explore distant places and experiences from over 137 destinations with Dr. Richard Benfield.
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Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities
7:30-9:00 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Cost info not provided — Embark on an action-packed adventure in the Ninja Kidz multiverse where you control the outcome.
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Macy Gray Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Infinity Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience Macy Gray's unique blend of R&B, soul, and funk with her captivating performance.
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Glow Hartford
12 PM – 7 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Check event page for details — Experience a festive indoor light display reminiscent of neighborhood holiday decorations.
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