Hartford’s Big Boost for Community and Students | Hartford News

0:00It's September 11th. This is Hartford News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Corey with the story. 13 neighborhood projects across Hartford are getting a serious cash injection, totaling nearly $180,000, we're talking new murals, community gardens, park improvements, and even pathways designed for pollinators. This initiative, called Love Your Block, is all about empowering local groups to clean up blight, beautify streets, and create fresh community spaces. Meanwhile, there's a potential game changer for Hartford students looking to go to college. Trinity College is rolling out a new program, hometown Hartford, that could allow local high school grads to attend tuition free, with room and board covered. This kicks off with the 2027, 2028 academic year, and aims to seriously boost college access for the community. On a more somber note, a fire in a two-family home on Ashton Street displays seven residents. Thankfully, no one was injured, and firefighters

1:02were able to contain the blaze quickly. The red cross is stepping in to help the affected families while the cause of the fire is investigated. Looking ahead, major safety upgrades are planned for the intersection of Main Street and Albany Avenue. This spot has seen at least 15 crashes since 2015. The state transportation department is set to replace the traffic signal, real line lanes, and shorten crosswalks, with construction slated to begin in. 2028 after community input, and finally, get ready to celebrate Puerto Rican Pride this Sunday. The Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade kicks off at 11 a.m., followed by a festival in Bushnell Park that runs until 9 p.m. showcasing, heritage, music, food, and culture.