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Hartford
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The SEAT program will begin new eight-week board training sessions in Danbury in February—teaching board governance, fiscal care, conflict resolution and community engagement. It supports Black and Latino community members seeking nonprofit board roles and builds on sessions in Bridgeport, Norwalk, New Haven, Hartford and Waterbury. Connecticut Public
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hartford officials said they will soon announce a plan to help renters become homeowners — the initiative aims to ease the housing crisis and reduce city blight. WFSB-TV
- ➤ CT legislators and United Way officials met Tuesday morning in Hartford to launch a program that gives grocery gift cards worth $25 to $100 to help families facing rising utility bills + food costs during cold months. The initiative has raised over $50,000 and will deliver cards by Dec. 31. CT News Junkie
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Julie Cruz, a registered nurse at Assisted Living Home Care Services, said the CT Adult Family Living program pays family members for caring for elderly loved ones — a measure to support familiar in-home care. FOX61
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Hartford announced plans to convert more than a dozen vacant properties into homes to boost a low 23% homeownership rate, with work beginning soon in selected neighborhoods. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Hartford city officials announced a plan to help renters become homeowners by converting over a dozen vacant properties into homes — a move designed to create more affordable housing options for local residents. WFSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Catholic defeated Ansonia 21 to 0 in the Class S semifinal on Dec. 8, 2025 thanks to a strong defense + timely scoring. The team will face Sheehan in the state championship this Saturday, with details on time and location to be announced later. We-Ha
- ➤ UConn hired Jason Candle as its new head football coach after signing him to a six-year, $15 million contract effective December 9, 2025. His deal includes a base salary of $400,000 + supplemental compensation, performance bonuses starting in 2027, and a buyout payment to Toledo. WFSB-TV
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Date Night Downtown: Magic and Humor
6:15-7:45 p.m. — WORK_SPACE — $25 per person, $20 early bird — Experience a night of magic and humor with Kody Hildebrand in a festive setting.
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2000's Night
9 PM – 1 AM — The Webster — Tickets from $57 — Celebrate the nostalgia of the 2000s with live performances at Webster Theater.
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Glow Hartford
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Limited tickets available — Experience one of Hartford's top concert picks this December.
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Glow Concert
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket info available — Experience a top concert event in Hartford this December.
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Glow - Hartford Concert
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Must-attend concert experience — Don't miss this top music event lighting up Hartford this December.
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Glow - Hartford
4:00-5:30 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket prices not specified — Experience one of Hartford's top concert picks this December.
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Bulkeley vs. Prince RVT Basketball Game
6:00-7:15 p.m. — A.I. Prince Technical School — Free entry — Catch the Prince RVT varsity basketball team in action against Bulkeley on their home court.
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Inder Sahani - Stand Up Comedy Live
6-11 p.m. — The Theater of the Performing Arts — Cost info not provided — Experience an evening of laughter with the witty Inder Sahani in Hartford.
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Glow - Hartford
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — A vibrant concert experience awaits at this must-attend event in Hartford.
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Glow - Hartford
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience one of Hartford's top concert picks this December.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Tim Ferriss
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