Surveillance Cameras + Anti-Violence Program: Hartford News

Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Oct. 29.

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First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 56 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories today in Greater Hartford:

1. East Hartford police post street cameras, open new intelligence center: Cameras are being placed at a dozen locations, with six sites already running. (Hartford Courant)
2. A gang member is charged with the attempted murder of a Hartford police officer -- but a program aimed at stopping the bloodshed remains in flux: Police say street gangs account for a third of the violence in the city. (Hartford Courant)
3. Arts picks for Oct. 31 to Nov. 6: Theater from 'Doubt' to 'Rent', Melissa Etheridge and Twain House gala (Hartford Courant)
4. Hartford Medical director discusses new breast cancer treatments (WTNH.com)
5. Hartford provides $1 million grant for school scholarship program (FOX 61)
6. Hartford Public Library Blogs: 8 Book Suggestions For LGBTQ History Month (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Greater Hartford:

• National Chocolate Day Storytime - Windsor Public Library Kidspace Programs (10:30 AM)
• FR G SOC Hall @ Conard - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• JV G SOC Hall v. E.O. Smith - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• FR FB Hall @ Glastonbury - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• FR B SOC Hall v. Conard - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• Hallowed History Lantern Tour - Greater Hartford Arts Council (6:00 PM)
• V G SOC Hall v. E.O. Smith - Hall High School Sports (6:00 PM)
• Hallowed History Lantern Tour (6:00 PM)
• 30th Annual Pipescreams! - Greater Hartford Arts Council (6:15 PM)
• V FB Hall @ Glastonbury - Hall High School Sports (6:30 PM)
• AUD - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - S. Bazzano (7:00 PM)

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