Connecticut
Yard Goats host job fair at Dunkin Park in Hartford
Waves of people headed to Dunkin Park in Hartford on Saturday to take advantage of the Yard Goats’ annual job fair.
“I want to be successful. I want to make money. I want to make a life for myself and I’m going to do whatever it takes,” said Francisca Paul, of Hartford.
Paul, 15, is chasing her dreams with the help of the Hartford Yard Goats.
“This is very important to me because I feel like it’s the start of my future,” Paul said.
Shei s one of many student-athletes and people from the community to apply for a job at Dunkin Park for the upcoming Yard Goats season.
“It’s just a good experience. I mean it’s a nice summer job,” said Jaxon Rowlands, of Vernon.
“I just want to know what it’s like to work in such a big environment with a lot of people here,” said Elian Delgado, of Vernon.
“We’re looking for ushers, ticket takers, concession workers, you know, folks to work in production booth. We’re looking for grounds, crew members, operation teams, really a little bit of everything,” said Yard Goats General Manager Mike Abramson.
The Yard Goats have been hosting the event since 2015 and say the hope is to hire at least 100 people from Saturday’s event.
“I’m an unemployed person and I just need a job. I just love people, being around people and having the opportunity to work at a place where’s there’s a lot of people,” said Ellie Falby, of Manchester.
“I feel like I’m going to gain like a lot of experience working like a lot experience with people, a lot of new people around me and some confidence,” added Rayne Harris, of Hartford.
For anyone that missed the events, you can find more opportunities here.
NBC Connecticut is a proud partner of the Hartford Yard Goats.
Connecticut
Developing story: Crash closes Taft Bridge on Connecticut Avenue NW
WASHINGTON (7News) — A Park Police chase ends with a moped rider getting hit and killed on the Taft Bridge in Northwest D.C.
7News’ Washington, D.C. reporter, Phylicia Ashley, went to the scene moments after it happened Saturday evening and spoke to multiple witnesses.
Ximen DeFillippes was riding her bike near Woodley Road when she saw the chase.
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“The Park Police passed me. We were on Woodley Road. And then I saw the car they were pursuing,” said DeFillippes. “It was going very fast on the sidewalk. It drove up on the sidewalk up Woodley Road.”
DeFilippes was on one side of the Taft Bridge.
“I’d never seen anything that crazy,” said DeFillippes. “It was, it was like really like homicidal. It was just insane. I’ve never seen anything like that.”
7News also saw the aftermath of the chase and found Lamont Penry on the other side of the bridge. He also saw the chase. It ended on the steps of the Chinese Embassy staff housing.
“The car crashed into the diplomatic car,” Penry said. “A young man jumps out, takes off running down the street. The other three guys came out kind of dizzy. They apprehended one who was on the bench. One was at the rear. Tire of the vehicle, looked to be a Camry, and the other was on the other side of the diplomatic car.”
In the middle of the bridge, 7News saw the victim’s body covered by a white sheet. Witnesses said that when the chase reached the Taft Bridge, one of the vehicles involved struck someone riding a scooter.
“Once the gentleman on the bridge was hit. We realized that no one stopped,” said Penry. “Police continued the pursuit until here, and then they turned around.”
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Penry said all the alleged suspects involved looked young. While on scene, 7News saw one person get arrested and placed in an ambulance.
DeFilippes was riding her bike when she said two cars blocked her from getting caught in the midst of the chase.
“I’m feeling lucky that for those few seconds of my path being kind of blocked,” said DeFillippes. “I’m just so glad that happened. Or else I would have been right there. I’m not at all surprised that someone was hurt. Just. Just from the way everything was unfolding, I could just tell it was going to be bad.
Connecticut
WNBA photo gallery: Toronto Tempo @ Connecticut Sun – 6/19/26
Marina Mabrey torched her former team for 37 points as the Toronto Tempo came back from 14 down to beat the Connecticut Sun, 101-97, at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Former UConn women’s basketball star Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 13 points and three rebounds while Aaliyah Edwards had six points and two rebounds for the Sun. Kia Nurse did not score in just five minutes for the Tempo.
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Connecticut
Diesel fuel spill shuts two lanes on I-91 north in Wethersfield
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – A tractor trailer’s diesel fuel saddle tank ruptured on I-91 north between exits 25 and 27, state police said.
Approximately 25 to 30 gallons of fuel was released to the road surface, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. No ground soil or waterways were involved, DEEP said.
The two right lanes were closed, according to the state Department of Transportation.
No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, state police said.
Wethersfield Fire Department solidified the diesel fuel on the ground surface with Speedy Dry, DEEP said. An environmental cleanup contractor was en route for cleanup.
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