Police Get Drones + Former Chief Dies: Hartford News

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

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First, today's weather:

Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny. High: 73 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories in Greater Hartford today:

1. Hartford Police Gaining 10 New Drones to Use: The police department is getting drones to help, but not everyone is happy about the change. (NBC Connecticut)
2. Hartford coffee shop also creates spaces for communities of color in capital city: Semilla Cafe and Studio is intending to create a space for people of color in the city. (WFSB)
3. Former Hartford Police Chief Bernie Sullivan Dies At 78: Bernard Sullivan, former commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Safety, has died after a long bout with leukemia. (Greater Hartford Patch)
4. Hartford's historic former firehouse and city offices near Bushnell Park are being converted into apartments, and work could get started as soon as early next year (Hartford Courant)
5. Road Closures For Hartford Marathon Announced (Greater Hartford Patch)
6. Hartford Public Library's Big Read of 'House on Mango Street' includes art, activities and workshops (Hartford Courant)

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Today in Greater Hartford:

• V G SOC Hall @ Wethersfield - Hall High School Sports (12:00 AM)
• Picture Day - Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (12:00 AM)
• Summer Concert Series: Bomba Ashe - Connecticut's Old State House (12:00 PM)
• V FH Hall @ Southington - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• JV B SOC Hall v. Bristol Eastern - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• V B SOC Hall v. Bristol Eastern - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• FR B SOC Hall @ Canton - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• JV G SOC Hall @ Wethersfield - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• V G SWIM Hall v. Conard, East Catholic, South Windsor (3:45 PM)
• FR G VB Hall v. Rockville - Hall High School Sports (4:00 PM)
• Myriam Hernández - The Bushnell Performing Arts Center (5:00 PM)
• JV FH Hall @ Southington - Hall High School Sports (5:15 PM)
• Ticket To Ride: Beatles Tribute - Greater Hartford Arts Council (7:00 PM)

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