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A basement fire at 271 Wethersfield Ave forced 24 tenants to evacuate as they had spent three years organizing for better housing conditions — the incident follows multiple fires on the block and raises concerns over neglected maintenance and safety.

Webster Hill Elementary School PTO will host its 5th annual Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day, Nov.

27 at 8 a.m. at Webster Hill School in West Hartford—participants of all ages will run or walk to raise funds for school programs and enjoy exclusive Turkey Trot-themed gloves.

The Bushnell will host '& Juliet' from May 5-10, 2026 as part of its North American Tour, retelling Shakespeare's classic with a twist that gives Juliet a fresh start rather than a tragic end.

Tickets for the show go on sale on Nov 17 (the production is also running on Broadway).

Residents in Hartford can explore 22 filming locations on the Connecticut Christmas Movie Trail, a guided itinerary curated by the Connecticut Office of Tourism—guests are encouraged to watch favorites like One Royal Holiday and My Adventures with Santa with family and friends before visiting. The trail offers a festive way to see iconic spots from films produced by Hallmark, Netflix and Lifetime.

On November 6, the University of Hartford honored Barney School of Business Hall of Fame inductees Jarrod Moses and Olivia Schmidt at Wilde Auditorium.

University officials such as President Lawrence P. Ward and dean Aarti S. Ivanic spoke, inspiring students to follow successful paths – a moment that celebrated lasting achievement.

Chinese Acrobat Li Liu delivered a dazzling acrobatic show in the Norfeldt Elementary gym in West Hartford on Oct.

30, where she performed balance acts and taught basic Chinese phrases to young students. The event was sponsored by the Norfeldt PTO and combined entertainment with cultural learning that impressed both students and staff.

Connecticut does not have a law capping rent increases, though municipalities with 25,000 residents must establish fair rent commissions to review tenant complaints and possibly limit hikes—landlords may appeal these decisions and a 2024 law requires tenants to get written notice before any rent increase.

UConn Health will buy Waterbury Hospital for $13 million and Hartford HealthCare will acquire Manchester Memorial and Rockville General Hospitals for $86 million as the Connecticut General Assembly votes on the deals during this week’s special session — Gov. Lamont and local officials praised the collaboration at a recent news conference.

UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute opened its new Occupational Heat Safety Lab on campus yesterday to study how hot work environments affect laborers.

The lab can control heat, humidity and altitude — simulating wind and sunlight to help improve worker safety and productivity.

West Hartford's Northwest Catholic High School girls soccer team beat Lewis Mills 1-0 on November 11 as senior Mya Montoney scored the decisive goal—marking the team's fourth CIAC finals appearance in a decade.

The Lions will face No. 14 seed Foran this weekend at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford.

West Hartford’s Hall High School boys soccer team played at Newtown High School on Tuesday night and lost 3-1 to Staples High School in the CIAC Class LL semifinal, ending a season marked by hard-won victories over Fairfield Warde, Brien McMahon and an upset over Naugatuck—showing their resilience despite many challenges. The loss capped a run where the Titans overcame injuries and lineup changes to advance to the final four.

A young UConn fan who went viral on TikTok for choosing a game over a Disney World trip attended Sunday's win by a score of 97 to 66 against Florida State in Storrs—DICK'S Sporting Goods flew her out and provided her family with courtside tickets, giving her a chance to meet players such as Azzi Fudd. Her mother said they plan to attend a future game so she can also meet other players like KK Arnold.

Joe Fagnano of the Connecticut Huskies has thrown for 250 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in five games, making him the first quarterback since Joe Burrow to do so and earning a No. 1 ranking from CBS Sports — his performance gives UConn a chance to reach 10 wins this season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Memphis May Fire Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets from $115 — Experience an electrifying night with Memphis May Fire in Hartford.

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Tickets required — Experience the timeless tale of redemption and festive spirit brought to life in an enchanting performance.