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Strong Thanks Supporters; Looks Toward Progressive Future
Democrat Alicia Hernandez Strong thanked supporters of her campaign for Mayor, while looking to the future on issues her campaign raised.
Festa Italiana to Celebrate Italian Culture in October
New Britain’s Festa Italiana, a celebration of Italian culture in New Britain, is returning to the city at its new date this month. “Get ready for our Festa full of Italian food, music and Italian Culture!” event organizers say. The event is to be held on Sunday, October 3, 2021. It is planned from 10:00am […]
Rivera Wins Democratic Primary for Probate Judge
Former City Council Majority Leader and Attorney Bill Rivera has won the Democratic Party nomination for Probate Judge.
Sanchez Wins Democratic Nomination for Mayor
Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) has won the support of Democratic voters as their candidate for Mayor against Republican Mayor Erin Stewart.
Voting Today for Probate Judge, Mayoral and Council Democratic Nominations
New Britain Democratic voters go to the polls today to nominate their candidates for Judge of Probate, Mayor and At-Large Council.
North-Oak NRZ Planning Winter Clothing Drive
The weather may still be summer warm, but the North-Oak NRZ is thinking of those in need in the Winter, ahead.
Happening in New Britain Sep 13th to 19th
New Britain meetings and events during the week of Mon, Sep 13th to Sun, Sep 19th include the Democratic primary on Tuesday.
Remembering September 11, 2001
The New Britain Progressive joins our community, nation and world in mournful remembrance of September 11, 2001.
Black Political Action Committee Holds Forum for Democratic Mayoral Primary Candidates
The New Britain Black Political Action Committee hosted an online forum with the two Democratic Mayoral primary candidates.
New Britain Council Republicans Vote Down Mask Mandate
City Council Republicans voted down a proposal by Council Democrats to require masks in city buildings to protect against COVID-19 infection.
Community Cookout Provides for Poor
The Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain and the Friendship Center held a cookout for the less fortunate on Memorial Day weekend.
Happening in New Britain Sep 6th to 12th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, September 6, 2021 to Sunday, September 12th includes…
“Last Licks” and “Moto Caribbean Grooves” to Perform at Summer Music Series
“Last Licks” and “Moto Caribbean Grooves” are to perform Sep 7th and 8th at Summer Music Series concerts rescheduled from previous weeks.
New Britain Forum with Alicia Hernandez Strong
Alicia Hernandez Strong is the guest on the September 3, 2021 edition of the New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive.
Hole in the Wall to Perform “Completeness”
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater will present Itamar Moses’ “Completeness” in performances beginning in September.
Happening in New Britain Aug 30th to Sep 5th
New Britain meetings and events coming up during the week of Mon, Aug 30th to Sun, Sep 5th include the start of school.
Les is More: Donating to Charity to Get Organized
Everything requires energy/motivation to do something you really don’t want to do. This includes losing weight, mastering yoga or getting …
NAACP Organizing to Greet Kids Starting School
The NAACP New Britain Branch is organizing to greet and encourage kids on the first day of school, September 1st.
Sanchez Endorsed by Working Families Party
Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) has been endorsed by the Working Families Party for Mayor of New Britain.
Alicia Hernandez Strong to be Guest on New Britain Forum
The next edition of the New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive will feature Democratic Mayoral candidate Alicia Hernandez Strong.