Sights and Sounds
Images of City Inauguration Day 2023
Renown local photographer Frank Gerratana captured images of the inauguration of city officials elected in the 2023 city elections. The ceremonies were held on November 14, 2023 at New Britain High School. Mayor Erin Stewart (R), City Treasurer Daniel Salerno (R), Ward 1 City Council members Nate Simpson (D), Sharon Saavedra (R), and Alden Russell […]
New Britain Celebrates Independence Day
Days of cool and wet weather gave way just in time to allow New Britain residence to enjoy an exuberant celebration on our country’s July 4th.
Food, Music and Community at Diaspora Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society’s Third Multicultural Festival brought music and food to a warm late summer afternoon.
Rainbow Over New Britain
Those with their eyes on the skies this evening in New Britain got a special treat in the form of a perfect rainbow as rain clouds were departing.
Honoring Veterans on Memorial Day
Monuments for those who fought for our country and made the ultimate sacrifice in numerous conflicts are all around New Britain.
Springtime Weather Brings Relief
After weeks of COVID-19 social distancing, a warm weekend brought the life and renewal of springtime to back yards and front porches in New Britain, anyway.
Scene in New Britain
With COVID-19 increasingly keeping people isolated from one another, some may find time to notice details all around that might have missed their attention.
Springtime Starts to Spring
While people are facing worry and isolation about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a little beauty has started to spring up in the form of – springtime.
Images From the President Duda Visit
Frank Gerratana, New Britain’s contemporary photo historian, captured in images the visit of President Andrzej Duda of the Republic of Poland to New Britain
Festa Italiana Celebrates Italian Culture
Crowds came out to enjoy the community celebration of Italian culture and cuisine at the St. Ann’s Festa Italiana in New Britain.
Sanchez Holds Education Forum
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) held a forum recently to discuss education issues with people in the New Britain community.
Remembering WWI and Honoring Veterans
New Britain thanked its veterans and commemorated those who fought and gave their lives in World War I on Veterans Day 2018.
CT BHI Announces 2018 Grants
The Connecticut Breast Health Initiative (CT BHI) recently held an event to announce its 2018 grants, as well as to thank sponsors and volunteers.
Pizzeria Owners Return from Sanctuary
It was a New Britain community celebration as the city residents who own the Pizza Corner restaurant returned from the church sanctuary they had taken while they faced deportation. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a festive celebration on October 18th at Pizza Corner with the family, Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Susan Bysiewicz, State Senator Terry […]
TRIAD Holds Senior Health Fair
New Britain TRIAD hosted its annual senior health fair on October 11, 2018, helping seniors to find out about services that are available to them.
Working Together in North-Oak Clean-Up
About sixty volunteers of all ages came together for the North-Oak neighborhood’s Community Clean-Up organized by the North-Oak NRZ.
Sights and Sounds at 2018 Main Street USA
The New Britain Main Street USA was held September 8, 2018. Photo and video journalist Frank Gerratana captured sights and sounds at the traditional city event.
Food, Music and Culture at 2018 Dożynki Festival
The 38th Dożynki Polish Harvest Festival began in New Britain on August 25, 2018. The annual traditional celebration begins with Mass, followed by ceremonies and cultural performances. The Festival is a weekend-long event. The second day of the 2018 Festival begins at 12:00pm on Sunday, August 26th. The Festival features music, a bouncy house for children, vendors […]
Scenes From 2018 Osgood Shootout.
The 2018 Osgood Shootout Basketball Tournament got underway, Saturday, August 18th, with hundreds in attendance. People watched the games as the Tournament progressed, enjoyed food and and shared in conversation. Both of the Tournament’s two divisions, high school and open, held their opening rounds of play on Saturday. Semi-final and Championship games will be held […]
Hundreds Attend St. Joachim Parish Festival
The rain could not keep people away from celebration of St. Joachim Parish’s annual Festival, as hundreds of people enjoyed food, music and community celebration. The Festival in Honor of Our Lady of the Assumption was moved from its planned location on grounds St. Mary Church into the parish hall because of the weather. People […]