Good morning, Danbury.

Hartford HealthCare and UConn Health plan to acquire Prospect’s three Connecticut hospitals, which will soon face higher annual rent from Medical Properties Trust—an Alabama company that owns the land—at a bankruptcy auction set for October 22.

State officials stress that any final deal must be free of extra financial burdens to allow a clean financial restart for the hospitals.

A AAA survey found that 96% of drivers admitted to driving aggressively — including speeding and tailgating — and Connecticut law enforcement has reported a rise in dangerous road behavior linked to more fatal accidents.

Officials advise drivers to show courtesy to help reduce incidents of road rage.

David Letterman and Ryan Reynolds joined a sold-out screening—featuring a Q&A—of 'John Candy: I Like Me' at the Prospector Theatre in Ridgefield on September 23rd; the documentary, directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Reynolds, covers the life of the late comedian and is the first stop on a tour that will visit cities including Los Angeles, Toronto and Boston.

Budgeting & Online Awareness Workshop for Teens

2-3 p.m. — Long Ridge Library — Free entry — Enhance your financial skills with budgeting basics and online safety tips tailored for teens.

Voices: One Night Only!

7-9 p.m. — Edmond Town Hall — Beer, wine, and concessions available — Experience a final performance by progressive rock band VOICES with multimedia enhancements in honor of a beloved bandmember.

Pets in the Park Danbury 2025

11 AM – 4 PM — Danbury Town Park — $3 admission, free for kids under 13 — Celebrate pets with a costume contest, animal blessings, and local rescue support.

Connecticut Grappling & BJJ Championship

8 AM – 5 PM — NYA Sports & Fitness — Registration required — Compete in the largest mixed grappling tournament with divisions for all skill levels.

Brad Upton Stand-Up Comedy

7-11 p.m. — The Palace Danbury — Ticket info unavailable — Enjoy a night of laughs with Dry Bar Comedy's most popular comedian known for his engaging style and massive online following.

2025 Making a Difference Gala

6:00 – 11:30 PM — The Amber Room Colonnade — Cost information not provided — Enjoy an elegant evening of fundraising to support local animal welfare.