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Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City leaders in New Britain will build a permanent memorial at Willow Street Park to honor Mimi, with construction starting in January and ending by summer's close—families will help design the tribute, featuring a dedicated bench and blue hearts. FOX61
- ➤ Local leaders, advocates, and friends welcomed teen Kevin Moreno home at Meriden Public Library on Dec. 24 just before his 17th birthday, and he urged that all young people be treated fairly. The community celebrated his return after a six-month separation+ showing strong local support. Connecticut Post
- ➤ Hands on Hartford is offering a meals program on a pay as you can basis for residents facing high living costs during the holiday season (organizers say the program rethinks food access). FOX61
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kayla Lalles Silva, 35, in Hartford keeps her family’s coquito tradition alive by using her abuela’s recipe to make up to 200 more bottles with a new guayaba flavor before December ends. The drink honors her Puerto Rican roots and supports local festive traditions. Connecticut Public
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hartford school renovations are paused due to declining enrollment while complaints of mold and leaks at Moylan Elementary raise concerns for student health — no timeline has been set to restart improvements. NBC Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut State Police advise drivers in Hartford to plan ahead and allow extra travel time on busy holiday weekends when roads will be crowded with vehicles (and pedestrians). They recommend checking vehicles and practicing safe driving to reduce stress and delays. WFSB-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Green Papaya Thai Restaurant in Canton hosted a Christmas Eve dinner for local patrons while many other businesses stayed closed on the holiday, offering a warm community gathering before the holiday ended. WFSB-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ FHLBank Boston awarded $4M to create 125 affordable housing units in Hartford, Hebron and Salisbury; the grant will convert the historic Hartford Trade School (57 units) into income-restricted apartments, with construction set to begin soon for families earning up to 80% of the median income. FOX61
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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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The Cottage at Hartford Stage
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Tickets starting at $207 — Experience a captivating performance with The Cottage in downtown Hartford.
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Ghosts of Jupiter with John Ferrara
8-11:30 p.m. — Arch Street Tavern — Ticket details not listed — Experience psychedelic rock with Ghosts of Jupiter and innovative bass compositions by John Ferrara.
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Urgent - A Tribute to Foreigner
8-11 p.m. — New Park Brewing — $0.55+ service fee — Experience electrifying hits from Foreigner brought to life by the premier tribute band Urgent.
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