Thursday, September 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Danbury. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Ridgefield Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Ridgefield Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Ridgefield Press
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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