Movie To Be Filmed + President's Visit: Hartford News

Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Oct. 15.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 77 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in Greater Hartford today:

1. Boxing Movie To Be Filmed In Hartford: A biopic of a famous Connecticut boxer will be shot in the state. (Greater Hartford Patch)
2. What to Know About Road Closures in Hartford, Storrs During President Biden's Visit Friday: The president's visit to Hartford and the University of Connecticut will be Friday morning. (NBC Connecticut)
3. Gun Buyback Event Coming Up In Hartford: A statewide gun buy back and gun safe giveaway will be held this weekend in multiple locations. (Greater Hartford Patch)
4. Hartford County Government: Connection Between East-West & Hartford Rail Would Increase Ridership (Press Release Desk)
5. East Hartford Stop & Shop expects to close as plaza faces sale (Hartford Courant)
6. East Hartford killer will be eligible for parole in eight years (Journal Inquirer)

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Today in Greater Hartford:

• Canton Gallery on the Green presents an "Open Juried Exhibition" and 1 solo show (1:00 PM)
• JV B SOC Hall v. South Windsor - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• V G SWIM Hall @ Farmington - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• FR B SOC Hall v. Canton - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• JV G SOC Hall @ Bristol Eastern - Hall High School Sports (4:00 PM)
• FR G VB Hall v. Simsbury - Hall High School Sports (4:00 PM)
• JV G VB Hall v. Simsbury - Hall High School Sports (4:00 PM)
• V G VB Hall v. Simsbury - Hall High School Sports (5:00 PM)
• Paint a Pumpkin Night for Teens - Greater Hartford Arts Council (5:00 PM)
• V G SOC Hall @ Bristol Eastern - Hall High School Sports (6:00 PM)
• V B SOC Hall v. South Windsor - Hall High School Sports (6:00 PM)
• V FB Hall @ Platt - Hall High School Sports (6:30 PM)
• Hartford Wolf Pack vs Bridgeport Islanders (7:00 PM)
• Greater Hartford AGO and Trinity Organ Series presents Chelsea Chen (7:30 PM)
• VOCES8 - Greater Hartford Arts Council (8:00 PM)

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