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1. 2-car crash in Hartford sends adult, 2 children to hospital (fox61.com) — A two-car crash at Albany Avenue and Edwards Street in Hartford sent one adult and two children to local hospitals Sunday afternoon, though the extent of their injuries is still unknown. Firefighters responded just after 1 p.m., requested three ambulances, and reported no one needed to be extricated. Hartford police are now investigating what caused the collision.
2. SNAP enrollment is down in CT since last year. Here's where (courant.com) — Hartford is losing an estimated $1.3 million in SNAP benefits every month as federal eligibility changes sharply reduce enrollment across Connecticut. A new DataHaven report shows a 15% statewide drop in SNAP participation, with losses hitting urban areas like Hartford and Waterbury hardest, especially families with teens now subject to stricter work requirements.
3. Olivia Rodrigo Heals Wounds and Draws Blood in Triumphant Unraveled Tour Opener (rollingstone.com) — Olivia Rodrigo launched her Unraveled Tour in Hartford with a nearly two-hour, 23-song set that turned the city into opening-night central for her new era. Local fans saw elaborate flower-filled staging, seasonal sections, and a dramatic rain-soaked costume reveal during "The Cure," plus a playful shout-out to Hartford on her outfit as she mixed new songs with favorites like "Drivers License" and "Good 4 U."
4. Olivia Rodrigo's Dress Literally Melts Off Her Body Onstage In Jaw-Dropping Tour Moment (boredpanda.com) — Olivia Rodrigo's new tour opened in Hartford with a viral moment where a white dress dramatically dissolved under artificial rain to reveal a red bodysuit, tying into her song "The Cure." Fans at the Hartford show saw multiple costume changes, seasonal staging, and a theatrically produced performance that's now drawing national attention online as the tour heads to other cities.
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