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🌱 Patch AM: Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Hartford
Also, don't miss The 14th Annual Tag Sale on the Hartford Patch calendar

Good morning Hartford! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how recent Hartford home sales reshaped neighborhood price trends
- How Hartford's new urgent care could change your next medical visit
- Going to Olivia in Hartford? Read this storm safety advice first
Also on today's calendar: The 14th Annual Tag Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Windy and cooler with rain, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
- Sunday: Very windy; rain, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
- Monday: Rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Hartford (patch.com) — Hartford homeowners and buyers can see how five recent property sales, all closed between September 10 and 14, reflect current neighborhood values. Smaller two-bedroom homes on Freeman Street commanded the highest prices per square foot, while larger multi-unit properties on Capen, North Beacon, and Wayland Streets sold for lower per-square-foot amounts, highlighting an inverse relationship between size and price density.
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2. New Hartford HealthCare urgent care center expands medical access in Hartford (wtnh.com) — A new Hartford HealthCare Go Health urgent care has opened on Washington Street in Hartford, offering extended 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily hours, on-site labs, X-rays, and advanced treatment rooms. State officials say it fills a long-standing gap in convenient, affordable medical access just minutes from Hartford Hospital, giving residents another nearby option for non-emergency care.
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3. Heading to Olivia Rodrigo concert this weekend? Here's how to stay safe with nor'easter on the way (nbcconnecticut.com) — If you're heading to the Olivia Rodrigo concert at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford this weekend, be ready for a nor'easter bringing one to two inches of rain, gusty winds, and possible flooding. CTDOT urges drivers to slow down, avoid flooded roads, and report downed branches or wires to 911, while crews monitor conditions and post any road impacts online throughout the storm.
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4. Stage Shift on I-84 Westbound at Exit 45 Off-Ramp in Hartford (ct.gov) — Drivers in Hartford should prepare for a stage shift and temporary ramp closure on I-84 westbound at Exit 45 on Monday, October 5, 2026, as CTDOT works on bridge pin and hanger replacements. Traffic barriers, striping, and signs will be reconfigured, with state troopers guiding motorists through a rolling roadblock, so plan extra travel time and slow down in the work zone.
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5. SNAP enrollment is down in CT since last year — but where? (ctmirror.org) — Hartford residents are seeing some of the steepest SNAP losses in Connecticut, with an estimated $1.3 million in monthly benefits disappearing under new federal eligibility rules. A recent DataHaven report shows enrollment falling fastest in urban areas like Hartford, raising concerns about food access for families with teens and the broader local economy as more changes loom.
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📸 Around Hartford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hartford
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★ Featured events ★
- The 14th Annual Tag Sale →
The Historic Welles-Shipman-Ward House, 972 Main St, Glastonbury
9:00 am - Guitar Monsters Benefit Show feat. Johnny A., Jon Butcher & Dave Amato →
Infinity Music Hall - Hartford, 32 Front St, Hartford
7:00 pm - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
First Church West Hartford, 12 S Main St, West Hartford
7:00 am - Haunt & Gather →
Mill Street Marketplace, 36 Mill St, Wethersfield
11:00 am
Saturday September 26
Wednesday September 30
Sunday October 25
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Other local events
- Candlelight: Tribute to Adele →
South Congregational Church, 1301 Forbes St, East Hartford
7:00 pm - Soulful Sounds in Hartford →
Artists Collective Inc, 1200 Albany Ave, Hartford
6:00 pm - Trust & Transparency: How Connecticut Conducts Its Elections →
Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford
11:00 am - Building Democracy: Turning Data Into Action for Hartford Voters →
Hartford Public Library, Downtown Library, 500 Main St, Hartford
5:00 pm - Trinity Organ Series: Lunchtime Thursdays →
Trinity College Chapel
12:10 pm - Butterfly Bash 2026 →
Hartford Marriott Downtown, 200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford
6:00 pm - River Gods & Sturdy Yeomen: Connecticut Clothing in the Age of Revolution 1760-1790 →
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford
6:00 pm - Samuel Johnson and How the Dictionary Came to Be →
The Mark Twain House & Museum, 351 Farmington Ave, Hartford
7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care Celebrates Opening of New Hartford Center Near Hartford Hospital —Hartford Hospital Read on Patch
- Connecticut State Dental Association Spearheads New Veterans Dental Care Access Program —Express Strategies Read on Patch
- Hi guys I'm new to the area, I live near Hartford and I recently open a small food trailer business.
I am so excited and happy to let everybody know in Connecticut I'm going to be operating from Hartford but I'm open for ideas let me know where I can… (Nextdoor Downtown Plaza) - Is anyone getting ready for the storm ?
Or do you feel it's just another day with rain? (Nextdoor Goodwin Park)
- Ultimate Staffing posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist Floater in Hartford. Apply here.
- Trinity Health posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist - Diabetes and Metabolic Center in Hartford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hartford here.
Ok Hartford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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