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Pisanki Class Offered by Polish American Foundation
The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut is offering a class on how to make pisanki, traditional decorated Polish Easter eggs.
Lopes Reportedly to Run for Senate, Sanchez for 24th
State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) will reportedly announce that he will run for State Senate, and Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL) will reportedly run to succeed Lopes.
Proposal Would Change Ordinances to Two Gender Pronouns
A City Council proposal would make changes to gender references in city ordinances, mainly by referring to male and female pronouns, instead of just male.
2023 New Britain Dożynki Festival Planned
The first days of springtime may still be ahead, but the traditional Polish Harvest Festival, the New Britain Dożynki, for 2020 is already being planned.
Rollback Proposal Tabled After Public Testimony in Support of Retail Bag Ordinance
A controversial proposal to roll back New Britain’s ordinance on retail bags was tabled after public testimony was all in opposition to the plan.
Hearing Planned on Rollback of Retail Bag Ordinance
A City Council committee is set to hold a hearing on the controversial proposal to roll back New Britain’s ordinance on retail bags.
Remembering Emma Pierce: The Life Of The Party
Emma Pierce, matriarch of her family and a leader of boundless love, energy and spunk for Democrats and her New Britain community, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 29th at the age of 91.
Bysiewicz Promotes Census Count in New Britain
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT) joined local leaders in New Britain to promote efforts to ensure that everyone is counted in the 2020 Census.
NBMAA to Hold First Trivia Night
The New Britain Museum of American Art is holding a Trivia Night, challenging guests, “to test their smarts, and enjoy a drink while competing for prizes.”
4 Minutes to Cross the Street
Pedestrians following to law to avoid threatened $92 fines have to take up to four minutes to cross a prominent New Britain street corner.
SOUPerBowl Planned to Benefit Soup Kitchen
Regardless of who you are rooting for in the Superbowl, New Britain’s Friendship Service Center inviting everyone to a SOUPerBowl to help those in need.
‘The Road to Aracea’ Opening at HITW
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is opening its performance of the Kieran McGowan play, The Road to Aracea this week.
2020 Little Poland Festival Cancelled
New Britain’s popular 2020 Little Poland Festival is to be held on May 31st, longtime community leader Adrian Baron, has announced.
Rep. Sanchez Hosts Meeting on How to Apply for A Pardon
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) will host a meeting on the process for obtaining a pardon from a criminal record.
NBMAA Members Invited to Kara Walker Preview
The NBMAA will hold a members-only preview of its exhibit, Kara Walker: Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated).
CCSU to Hold Martin Luther King Breakfast
Continuing celebrations in New Britain of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., CCSU will be holding its 3rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast.
$126 for Public Information on Alleged Theft
New Britain City Hall is charging $126 for public information requested concerning a former city administrator allegedly accused of theft.
Diaspora to Hold Rescheduled Latin Night for Puerto Rico
On a rescheduled night, the Diaspora Multicultural Society and Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) are holding an event to benefit the people of Puerto Rico.
New Britain to Honor Martin Luther King Day
The 2020 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be honored in New Britain with various events and activities throughout the city on Monday, January 20th.
Human Rights Commission to Honor Martin Luther King
The city Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities will host an event honoring the birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this Monday.