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Community Foundation Offers Non-Profit Workshops
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has announced that it will offer capacity building workshops for local non-profit organizations.
2019 Emancipation Day Service Announced
The Black Ministers Alliance of New Britain has announced the 2019 New Britain Emancipation Declaration Day Service on January 1st.
Homeless Memorial Day Services Planned
The 2018 Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day will be held at the South Church on December 21st, the day with the longest night of the year.
Mr. Alton Brooks Raises Concerns About Diminished Human Rights and Opportunities Office
Mr. Alton Brooks spoke to City Council, expressing concerns about the diminished role and facilities of the city’s Human Rights and Opportunities office.
Council Votes Down Raises for Mayor, Other Top Officials
The City Council has voted down a resolution to potentially increase the salary for the mayor and other top city elected and appointed officials.
Our Revolution to Host Legislative Panel
The Central Connecticut Chapter of Our Revolution has announced that it inviting the public to attend a legislative panel discussion.
Report on Free Wi-Fi Sent to Council
The City Council has received a report in response to a petition from Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) on free Wi-Fi for low income neighborhoods in the city.
2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations Announced
New Britain will celebrate the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and continuing work of the civil rights movement on MLK Day in 2019.
$10,000 Autism Services Grant Awarded
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has announced that it has awarded $10,000 to CCARC to provide services to families with adolescents or young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Democrats Blast Stewart Over Violation
Democratic Chair Bill Shortell issued a scathing statement in response to Republican Mayor Erin Stewart being found in violation of election law.
Access Health Open Enrollment In New Britain
Access Health CT has announced that open enrollment for the health coverage it offers is available in New Britain during its current open enrollment period.
NBHS’s Danniel Rivera Signs Baseball Scholarship
A New Britain High School senior, Danniel Rivera, has signed a scholarship package to play college baseball for Southern New Hampshire University.
Stewart Penalized For Using Taxpayer Mailing To Boost Her 2017 Reelection Campaign
Mayor Erin Stewart violated state campaign law according to a ruling by the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC).
Ecumenical Remembrance Service Planned
There will be an Ecumenical Remembrance Service held in December to, “pause to remember those who are no longer physically among us.”
“Little Women” at Repertory Theatre
The New Britain-based Connecticut Theatre Company is presenting a musical production of Little Women. The play is a based on the renown novel by Louisa May Alcott. Little Women opens at the Repertory Theatre of New Britain on Friday, November 30, 2018. The Connecticut Theatre Company says, Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of […]
Ruby’ Realm Presents “Chain ReACTion”
Chain ReACTion, a stage play written and directed by Valerie “Ruby” Ingram Ruby’s Realm Production, will be performed on December 1st.
A Taste of Jamaica in Downtown NB
New Britain can enjoy a taste of the tropical island of Jamaica at the newly opened Chris Royal Jamaican Restaurant in downtown.
NB Legacies Winter Basketball Coming Up
The New Britain Legacies Youth Development and Basketball Program is holding registration for two upcoming basketball programs.
Altrusa Holding Holiday Extravaganza
rusa of Greater Hartford has announced that it is having a Holiday Extravaganza to raise charitable funds with holiday shopping.
Jr Canes Fundraise for Championship Travel
New Britain Youth Football and Cheerleading is hosting a fundraiser on November 24th to send the State Champion 10U Jr Canes Football Team to the upcoming national championships in Florida. New Britain Youth Football and Cheerleading (NBYFC) is celebrating the 10U division Jr. Canes winning the 2018 Connecticut Youth Football and Cheer Conference Championship on […]