Community
School District Honors Class of 2021 Grads
The Consolidated School District of New Britain congratulated and honored New Britain High School’s Class of 2021.
The Day After: Should Fireworks Be Free Or Come With A Fee?
By John McNamara The City’s Fourth of July Tab: $60K And $10 A Car Load No one can deny that fireworks on the Fourth of July brings a community together. It is America’s birthday tradition that can awe and delight children or the child in all of us. And after 15 months of social distancing […]
Summer Friday Pool Parties to Begin
New Britain Parks and Recreation has announced that its summer pool parties are to begin at the two city park pools.
Happening in New Britain July 5th to 11th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 5, 2021 to Sunday, July 11th include…
Happy 4th of July!
The New Britain Progressive wishes you a happy and safe celebration of the Independence of the United States of America!
KIEDC and St. James Announce July Food Box Distribution
A new Food Box Program distribution will be held in the North Oak area, announced Kingdom International Economic Development Corporation.
New Britain Forum, Instead of Debate, Now Planned
The New Britain Progressive will focus on its new online TV news show, New Britain Forum, instead of its previously planned candidate debate.
2021 Walnut Hill Park Summer Music Series to Begin
Evenings of live music at the Darius Miller Bandshell is one of the joys of summer for many people in New Britain.
Happening in New Britain June 28th to July 4th
New Britain meetings and events coming up during the week of Monday, June 28, 2021 to Sunday, July 4th include Independence Day!
Hole in the Wall to Present “Darths & Droids”
Tabletop role playing games form the setting of the Hole in the Wall Theater’s latest streaming production, “Darths & Droids.”
Hole in the Wall to Present “Darths & Droids”
Tabletop role playing games form the setting of the Hole in the Wall Theater’s latest streaming production, “Darths & Droids.”
People’s Coalition Plans Juneteenth Community Cookout
The People’s Coalition of Central Connecticut are planning a Juneteenth Community Cookout to “promote unity in our communities.”
Happening in New Britain June 21th to 27th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, June 21, 2021 to Sunday, June 27th include…
New Britain Public Pools Open for the 2021 Summer Season
Editor’s note (8/25/2021): Parks and Recreation has announced that the city’s pools are closed for the season, but that the city’s two splash pads, at Chesley Park and Willow Street Park, are open until Labor Day, from 10:00am to 8:00pm. With hot weather here and people looking to enjoy this summer, New Britain city pools […]
New Britain Forum with guest Ronald P. Davis
Guest Ronald P. Davis joins host John McNamara on the first edition of the New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive.
Les Is More by Leslie Jacobs: 10 Easy Ways to Start Decluttering
If living though the pandemic didn’t upend your life, and you’d like to get organized, here are 10 easy ways to start your decluttering.
NBYT to Hold Summer Shakespeare SLAM
The No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) will perform scenes from well-known Shakespeare plays at its free presentation, “Shakespeare Slam.”
Happening in New Britain June 14th to 20th
New Britain meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, June 14, 2021 to Sunday, June 20th include NBHS Graduation.
NBMAA to Hold Juneteenth Celebration
The New Britain Museum of American Art’s celebration of Juneteenth is returning with music, food and local shopping.
2021 Walnut Hill Rose Garden Festival Planned
New Britain Parks and Recreation is planning to hold the annual Rose Garden Festival in Walnut Hill Park this month.