Hartford Daily: Second-Alarm Fire + Grants For Artists Of Color

Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Sept. 4.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 59.

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Here are the top stories today in Greater Hartford:

1. Hartford's Free Center awards $329,500 to 36 projects by artists of color: Projects in a range of art forms were selected to receive support. (Hartford Courant)
2. East Hartford program helping tenants pay thousands of dollars in rent: The state is getting the word out about a program to help those struggling to pay rent. (WTNH.com)
3. Hartford firefighters battle second alarm fire at vacant building on Edgewood Street: Firefighters battled the blaze overnight. (WTNH.com)
4. Hallmark Christmas Movie To Film In CT: Casting Call For Extras (Greater Hartford Patch)
5. Man Critically Injured in Hartford Shooting (NBC Connecticut)
6. What's Right with Schools: Newly hired educators in East Hartford working to inspire, connect with students after year of pandemic learning (WTNH.com)

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Today in Greater Hartford:

• Eight to the Bar outside at the Farm at Carter Hill! (4:00 PM)
• V G VB Hall @ Conard, Fairfield Ludlowe, Waterford (Scrim.) (8:30 AM)
• Free First Saturday - Greater Hartford Arts Council (9:00 AM)
• Family Program: Miniature Museums - Greater Hartford Arts Council (10:00 AM)
• Botanical Drawing Workshop with Kelly Radding (3:00 PM)

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