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Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ CT State Community College Capital hosts an interactive exhibit called Biology with a Spanish Accent at its Mallett Art Gallery in Hartford. The exhibit displays 31 photomicrograph prints that link to social media videos — blending art and science — and runs through Dec. 15. Connecticut Public
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hartford announced eight recipients of its Neighborhood Investment Fund as part of a $5 million project that allocates $2 million to revitalize commercial corridors in the city. The fund — launched by Mayor Arulampalam — will support new businesses and housing, including a Jamaican supermarket on Albany Avenue set to open by mid-December. FOX61
- ➤ Fifth grade students in Hartford took part in Connecticut’s Kid Governor contest where 51 nominees were narrowed to seven finalists through video submissions on issues like bullying, marine pollution, and cyberbullying—each candidate focused on a specific community cause. The winning Kid Governor will be announced next week. FOX61
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Family caregivers in Connecticut have reported high stress and financial hardship as nearly half experience severe stress and one in five spend 40 hours a week on unpaid care. A state-sponsored dementia guide and a United Way partnership aim to connect caregivers with vital support—resources designed to help manage the emotional and economic challenges they face. Connecticut Post
- ➤ UConn Health submitted a bid on Friday morning to buy Waterbury Hospital from bankrupt Prospect Medical Holdings (offering $13 million in cash and assuming $22 million in debt) as a stalking horse bid that sets a minimum price for an auction scheduled for Nov. 17. If no other bidders join by Nov. 14, UConn Health will seek state, judicial, and legislative approvals to complete a deal expected to cost at least $420 million over five years (mostly to be paid through bonds). Connecticut Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Hartford’s Hall High School boys soccer team beat undefeated Naugatuck 3-0 in a CIAC Class LL quarterfinal on Oct. 31st — and will face Staples in the semifinals on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Newtown High School. We-Ha
- ➤ UConn football team will host Duke today at 3:30 p.m. at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. A win will give the Huskies their first back to back winning seasons since 2009 to 2010—while a Duke win will make the Blue Devils bowl eligible. Connecticut Post
- ➤ UConn football faces Duke today at The Rent— the game will test the Huskies against the Blue Devils— as local fans in Hartford wait for an exciting contest. WFSB-TV
- ➤ UConn’s men’s basketball game against UMass Lowell was broadcast on Peacock Friday at 7 p.m. and the service will show a total of eight games this season including a big match on Feb. 25. Connecticut Post
- ➤ The No. 1 UConn women’s basketball team will host Florida State tomorrow at Gampel Pavilion — they will unveil their 2025 championship banner before the game, which starts at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Connecticut Post
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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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CAPA Annual Book Festival
9 AM – 4 PM — West Hartford Meeting & Conference — Free entry — Explore a vibrant day with over 50 local authors sharing their stories and connecting with readers.
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UConn Huskies vs. Bryant Bulldogs Basketball
6-7:30 p.m. — PeoplesBank Arena — Cost info forthcoming — Cheer on UConn as they take on Bryant in a thrilling college basketball matchup.
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