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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Since Friday, Eversource crews have restored power for 85,000+ customers and cleared 190 blocked roads amid a windstorm that is expected to continue through Sunday and may cause further outages. FOX61
- ➤ Operation E.L.F. held its 24th annual holiday party to support military families with loved ones overseas, where kids met Santa, received gifts, and played games. State leaders mingled with guests — including Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and Sen. Richard Blumenthal — to help ease holiday burdens. NBC Connecticut
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New Britain Museum of American Art is showing Shaker furniture alongside modern pieces by Martin Kline. Film The Testament of Ann Lee featuring Amanda Seyfried will be released later this month (preserving our cultural legacy). Connecticut Post
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut's governor is seeking a compromise as local homeowners have slowed plans for new housing. Officials plan to work with community leaders & stakeholders to find a solution that meets the state’s market needs. Connecticut Public
- ➤ Gov. Ned Lamont announced that $28.2 million in state grants will soon fund cleanup of 16 blighted properties, including two in Hartford, to transform over 200 acres into productive use and create 835 housing units—157 affordable. FOX61
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Federal funding for community school programs in New Haven, Waterbury and Hartford will end on Dec. 31, putting tutoring, athletics and health care services at risk—local lawmakers and school officials are exploring options to restore these supports. Connecticut Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The undefeated UConn Women’s Basketball team beat #11 Iowa 90-64 at Barclays Center Saturday — Sarah Strong led with 23 points as the Huskies improved to 12-0. They will face Butler on Dec. 28 in Indianapolis after a holiday week. WFSB-TV
- ➤ UConn WR Skyler Bell confirmed he will play in the Fenway Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27 in Boston after earlier reports said he would miss the game. QB Joe Fagnano will join three all-star games in January instead of taking the field, prompting the team to rely on backup QB Nick Evers. FOX61
- ➤ Hall High School boys basketball beat Farmington 80-57 on Dec. 18 in West Hartford (a bake sale raised over $200 for Relay for Life) as the season kicks off; the Titans will play away on Dec. 22 and Dec. 29 before returning home on Dec. 30. We-Ha
- ➤ East Hartford high school basketball clinched its first win of the season on Friday night by defeating Bloomfield 57-49, with the Hornets building a strong first-quarter lead and holding off a close challenge. WFSB-TV
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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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Nike New England Winterfest Volleyball
Competitive Matches — Jan 10 - 26 — Connecticut Convention Center — Entry Fee Required — Experience the thrill of youth and adult volleyball in an exciting tournament atmosphere.
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Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto
7:00-8:30 p.m. — PeoplesBank Arena — Cost info not provided — Experience the magic of Arendelle and Casita with thrilling performances and beloved songs.
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The Cottage
7:30-9 p.m. — Hartford Stage — $ — A fast-paced farce where love, betrayal, and telegrams collide in a quaint English countryside home.
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The Cottage
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Unforgettable performance awaits in this captivating theatrical event.
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