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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hartford-based Community Renewal Team is celebrating 60 years of service by donating $12K in holiday food baskets to 200 families—this donation, made possible by the Hoffman Family Foundation, aims to ease rising winter expenses. FOX61
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Eversource has filed notice to seek an $88 million rate hike that will raise Aquarion water bills by 42% for about 722,000 customers. The proposal is now with PURA for review and new rates could be set before the end of 2026 (if approved). WFSB-TV
- ➤ The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.25 billion after no winners emerged Monday night — tickets cost $2 each and a drawing is set for today, with winners choosing between an annuity or lump sum payout amid one in 292 million odds. WFSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut's cannabis ombudsman said she has been in touch with the White House to reschedule cannabis with a lower risk level, a move that could ease tax burdens & boost research for local businesses. The full impact on CT's industry remains under review. Connecticut Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu cases surged in Connecticut earlier this month — with 1,800 cases in early December compared to 250 last year — and health officials urge residents to get their flu shots before Christmas to help protect against the new aggressive strain. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Access Health CT’s website is now fully restored after Monday’s outages disrupted enrollment ahead of the Dec. 20 call-in deadline for Jan. 1, 2026 coverage. Approximately 2,400 customers who called on Monday will receive a call back + others can enroll by phone. CT News Junkie
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Otter (a 2-year-old Terrier) is featured on Pet on the Set this week and is ready to find a forever home in the community. Local families are encouraged to watch the segment for adoption details. FOX61
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The former Hartford Courant building on Broad Street, home to Fox 61 studios, was sold for just under $800,000 on January 22 and is eyed for conversion to a medical office (possibly an MRI imaging center), city officials reported near Bushnell Park. Connecticut Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 5 ranked UConn Huskies are set to host Butler + launch their Big East conference play later this week, sparking excitement for a key college basketball game in the area. WFSB-TV
- ➤ UConn announced on Monday, Dec. 15 that wide receiver Skyler Bell earned a spot as its first AP First Team All-American. Bell finished with 101 catches, 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns while setting school records and earning invitations to postseason bowl games. WFSB-TV
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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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Glow - Hartford
3:00-4:30 p.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — Fair pricing — Experience one of the top concert picks happening in Hartford.
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Glow - Hartford
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — Check for ticket prices — Experience an illuminating concert that lights up Hartford this December.
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Christmas Eve Mass
4-10 p.m. — Holy Family Retreat & Conference Center — Free entry — Experience a heartwarming liturgy and music to celebrate the joy of Christmas.
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The Return of Max B
9 PM – 12 AM — 321 Sports and Bar — Ticket information available — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Max B in Hartford.
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Mass Movement Wrestling: New England Debut
3:30-5:30 p.m. — The Lincoln Room — Free entry — Experience thrilling wrestling matches featuring top talent from the region.
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Magic of Lights
11:59 PM - 1:29 AM — Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field — Ticket price varies — Experience the enchanting display of lights to ring in the New Year.
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