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In today's newsletter:

  • Hartford dedicates High Street to fallen Detective Bobby Garten
  • Can Hartford Athletic keep its title defense alive at home Tuesday?
  • Learn how Hartford's Ann Plato helped shape abolitionist literary history

Also on today's calendar: Tim Eriksen & Peter Irvine and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
  • Thursday: A t-storm possible; very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Hartford police rename street after fallen officer 3 years after his death (fox61.com) — Hartford police have officially renamed High Street outside police headquarters as Detective Robert "Bobby" Garten Way, three years after the officer was killed in the line of duty. Family, officers, and community members gathered at 253 High St. to remember his service and create a permanent place in Hartford where residents can honor his legacy.
   

2. Hartford Athletic prepares for USL Cup semifinal against Colorado Springs (wfsb.com) — Hartford Athletic is hosting Colorado Springs on Tuesday in a high-stakes USL Cup semifinal at home, with a chance to move one win from another trophy. Players and coaches say they're balancing the pressure of defending last year's title with a tight September schedule and the push for regular-season playoff positioning.
   

3. Ann Plato: A Panel on Hartford's Pioneer Black Writer and Educator at the Stowe Center in Hartford (ctexaminer.com) — Hartford readers are invited to a panel at the Stowe Center spotlighting Ann Plato, a pioneering Black-Indigenous writer and educator from Hartford connected to the city's abolitionist movement. Moderated by Black history scholar Erika Slocumb, the discussion will explore Plato's essays, poetry, and lasting local significance in the context of literary activism and social justice.
   

4. Nepali community rallies for flood victims in West Hartford (nbcconnecticut.com) — West Hartford residents and members of the local Nepali community recently held a candlelight vigil and fundraiser to support victims of catastrophic flooding in Nepal. With one of Connecticut's largest Nepali populations in Hartford County, organizers say they've already raised several thousand dollars and are urging neighbors to donate directly to the Nepalese government for relief efforts.
   

5. West Hartford's amenities fuel strong office demand amid broader market slump (hartfordbusiness.com) — West Hartford's office market is booming, with a $3.8 million Farmington Avenue purchase, ultra-low vacancy rates, and Fortune 500 company Otis Worldwide moving its headquarters to the town center. While downtown Hartford struggles with high vacancies and distressed buildings, West Hartford's walkable amenities and educated workforce are drawing employers, sparking talk of new office projects despite high construction costs and limited land.
   

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