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1. Man Shot In Hartford Over The Weekend: Police (patch.com) — Hartford police are investigating a weekend shooting on Franklin Avenue that left a man in his 30s with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Officers responded Saturday afternoon, found the victim, and transported him to a local hospital, but have not released his name or any suspect information. Major Crimes and Crime Scene divisions are handling the case, and residents are urged to share tips with Hartford's police tip line.
2. Hartford Nonprofit Hopes To Plant 400 Trees Across City (patch.com) — Hartford residents are being asked to support KNOX's ambitious plan to plant nearly 400 new trees across city neighborhoods this fall, boosting shade and air quality. The nonprofit's green jobs apprentices and horticulture team aim to plant up to 15 trees a day, and donations will help cover significant material costs to expand Hartford's tree canopy and strengthen local communities.
3. Hartford leaders reinforce board's power to investigate police (ctmirror.org) — Hartford residents should know that the City Council has unanimously strengthened the Civilian Police Review Board's power to obtain records and challenge the police chief's disciplinary decisions. The move follows months of tension with the police union and aims to ensure more effective civilian oversight of misconduct investigations and greater transparency for city residents.
4. From race times to road closures, here's what to know about the 2026 Hartford Marathon (nhregister.com) — Hartford will host about 11,000 runners Saturday for the Eversource Hartford Marathon, bringing major road closures on I‑84, I‑91, Route 2 and downtown streets from early morning into the afternoon. Residents can still register for some races, enjoy Bushnell Park festivities, and should plan ahead for bus detours, packet pickup times, and prize opportunities for top finishers.
5. VIDEO: West Hartford Cops Fired At Middletown Homicide Suspect In Hartford Chase: State (patch.com) — A Middletown homicide suspect led West Hartford police on a late-night chase into Hartford, allegedly firing at an officer and then trying to carjack a vehicle before being shot and arrested. A 17-year-old in the targeted car suffered a minor gunshot wound, and state investigators are reviewing the officers' use of deadly force while local departments pledge cooperation.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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