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Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Morley Elementary School students walked 1.22 miles to West Hartford Town Hall with red wagons filled with food donations on Thursday morning to support the town food pantry. The annual event, in its 31st year, collected more donations than expected—adding extra supplies for local families in need. WTNH News 8
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Metallics Inc. announced it will close its Bristol facility at 229 Cross St. and lay off 33 workers between May 1 and Sept 30. The decision — communicated by parent company NSI Industries — means affected production employees will lose their positions without union representation or bumping rights. Connecticut Post
- ➤ Saquon Barkley appears on new Goff Law Group billboards along major highways like I-95 and I-91 to show his career turnaround with the slogan 'Doesn't take a giant to be a champion'—the campaign links his comeback with a message that small firms can deliver strong legal results. Founder Brooke Goff met Barkley in Philadelphia for the shoot and said the ad highlights overcoming obstacles through determination. Connecticut Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Elmo’s Got the Moves will bring Sesame Street characters to the Palace Theater in Waterbury on May 30. Kids and families will sing, dance, and get a chance to snap photos with their favorite characters—an interactive show that promises fun and movement. Connecticut Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system updated enrollment numbers for the Fall 2025 semester, showing strong growth for the upcoming academic year. Charter Oak State College increased enrollment by 17.3% — while other campuses reported increases from 4.3% to 12.7%. WTIC
- ➤ On November 12, Hall High School seniors such as Quinn O’Neill, Caleb Rainey, Anya Leshem, Lucy Gwiazdoski and Sienna Calabro announced their college athletic commitments during the annual signing day while family, friends and coaches celebrated their achievements—each athlete signed with schools like Bates, Bryant, Springfield, Endicott and Iona. We-Ha
- ➤ Governor Ned Lamont announced that the state will add up to 1,000 new spaces in its Early Start CT program and increase provider payments by 8 percent to help cover costs. The expansion — funded by the Early Childhood Education Endowment — will start in January 2026 — with child care centers, group child care homes, and public preschool classrooms invited to apply — and is the state’s largest boost to early childhood education. WFSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Four CT Mirror reporters won the National Press Foundation’s AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging for their investigation into rising long-term care insurance rates affecting nearly 100,000 Connecticut policyholders — they will accept the award on March 12, 2026 in Washington, D.C. CT Mirror
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UConn coach Dan Hurley will face national debate as his team will play BYU in Boston at 7 p.m. on Fox — his sideline style, known for past altercations, sparks strong opinions — as the Huskies aim to mark a turning point this season. Connecticut Post
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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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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.
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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.
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Magic of Lights
11:59 PM – 1:29 AM — Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field — Ticket information available — Experience a dazzling display of lights in a festive atmosphere.
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