Hartford Daily: Developments Move Forward + 'Rib-Off' Canceled

Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Sept. 8.

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First, today's weather:

Rain overnight. High: 83 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Greater Hartford:

1. Development projects in Hartford are moving forward as we emerge from the pandemic. Here's a look at seven projects to follow in Hartford this fall. Amid growing concerns about the future of office spaces, several development projects are moving forward. (Hartford Courant)
2. Hartford Rib Off called off due to COVID concerns: The 11th annual rib-eating event was scheduled for next month but has been canceled. (Hartford Courant)
3. Feds: Hartford man heads back to prison after selling opioids on supervised release: A Hartford man has been sentenced to federal prison. (Westport News)
4. Saint Francis Hospital Receives $10,000 From Liberty Bank (Press Release Desk)
5. Felon Sentenced For Illegally Possessing Loaded Guns In Hartford (Press Release Desk)
6. A man was shot in Hartford Monday, police say. He is the fourth person shot over Labor Day weekend, the 9th in a week (Hartford Courant)
7. After a year off, Hartford PRIDE is back (WFSB)
8. 'I will get justice for my uncle': Family of Hartford hit-and-run victim demands justice following his death (WTNH.com)

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Today in Greater Hartford:

• Clay Hand Building Class - Greater Hartford Arts Council (9:00 AM)
• Quest 2022 Information Session - Leadership Greater Hartford (12:00 PM)
• Diabetes Self-Management – PART 1 (3:00 PM)
• JV B GLF Hall v. Glastonbury - Hall High School Sports (3:00 PM)
• Oh My Otaku! Anime Club - Windsor Public Library Teen Events (3:00 PM)
• V B GLF Hall v. Glastonbury - Hall High School Sports (3:00 PM)
• "The Guys" by Anne Nelson - Greater Hartford Arts Council (6:30 PM)

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