ID Theft Charges: Report + Vehicles Exchange Gunfire

Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Dec. 9.

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First, today's weather:

Sun, some clouds. High: 39 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories today in Greater Hartford:

1. Hartford Woman Nabbed For ID Theft Scheme, Police Say: The woman is accused of using a victim's identity to open cellular accounts. (Northern Highlands Daily Voice)
2. Vehicles reportedly exchange gunfire in East Hartford: The incident was reported Tuesday night. (WFSB)
3. Hartford Stage's 'It's a Wonderful Life' is radio play (Middletown Press)
4. Hartford task force to recommend universal basic income program for city residents. Pilot study would begin with 25 families. (theday.com)

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Today in Greater Hartford:

• Hall Spirit Week - Hall High School (12:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime - Windsor Public Library Kidspace Programs (10:30 AM)
• Chair Yoga (12:15 PM)
• First String from Sedgwick Middle School (12:30 PM)
• Virtual Highlights Tour - Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art (1:00 PM)
• Cooking with Nicole: Healthy Holiday Treats (1:00 PM)
• Virtual Book Club - Windsor Public Library Adult Events (2:00 PM)
• Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences - A. I. Prince Technical High School (4:30 PM)
• Fall and Winter Pub Nights - Greater Hartford Arts Council (6:30 PM)
• Creative Acrylics - Greater Hartford Arts Council (6:30 PM)
• Teen Theater Production | Curtains - Mandell JCC (7:00 PM)
• "A Christmas Carol a Live Radio Play" by Joe Landry, music by Kevin Connors (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Elinor Cohen, Local Business: "Leapfrog Names Hartford Hospital Top Teaching Hospital Highlighting its nationally recognized patient safety and quality achievements, Hartford Hospital has been named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the L..." (Patch)

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