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In today's newsletter:

  • Hartford Gay Men's Chorus taps award-winning educator as new leader
  • Trinity College promises full rides for eligible Hartford students
  • Need affordable housing? Here's how to get on Hartford's waitlist.

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with sunny intervals, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Prominent Hartford Choral Group Names New Associate Director (patch.com) — Hartford music lovers will see new leadership on stage as the Hartford Gay Men's Chorus welcomes Connecticut educator Connor Sullivan as its associate artistic director and On That Note ensemble director. Based in Hartford and entering its 15th season, the chorus highlights Sullivan's teaching accolades and performance background while promoting upcoming community events like Drag Bingo and its annual holiday concert.
   

2. College Unveils Full Scholarships For Hartford Students, Partial Aid For CT Residents (patch.com) — Hartford families could see college costs plummet as Trinity College launches a Hometown Hartford program offering full tuition, housing, and meals to admitted students who live in the city. The initiative, praised by Hartford's mayor, is paired with new regional half-tuition grants and expanded benefits for children of Trinity employees, all starting with the 2027–28 academic year.
   

3. Hartford opens public housing waitlist for first time in years as demand surges (nbcconnecticut.com) — Hartford's public housing waitlist is open for the first time in years, but residents only have until 4 p.m. Thursday to apply online or in person. With thousands of applications already in and limited affordable units, officials warn that even those selected for the waitlist could wait months or longer for housing.
   

4. Yard Goats allow 21 runs in playoff opener at Reading; series moves to Hartford for Games 2 and 3 (courant.com) — The Hartford Yard Goats were routed 21-4 in their playoff opener at Reading, but the best-of-three series now shifts to Dunkin' Park for Games 2 and 3 on Thursday and Friday. Local fans still have a chance to cheer a comeback, with both Hartford home games starting at 6:30 p.m.
   

5. CT marks Mexican Independence Day with Capitol ceremony (ctpublic.org) — Hartford hosted a vibrant Mexican Independence Day ceremony at the state Capitol, drawing about 100 people for music, dancing, speeches, and a flag raising. Local leaders, including Hartford's mayor and a city state representative, joined organizers emphasizing belonging, shared U.S.-Mexico ties, and a call to honor deep Mexican roots across Connecticut and the continent.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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