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Ayalon Calls for Free Wi-Fi Study
Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) is calling for a study into whether the city might be able to provide free Wi-Fi in low income neighborhoods.
New Britain’s Blue Wave
Excitement and enthusiasm reverberated in New Britain after the results of the 2018 election showed a blue wave of Democratic wins locally.
Democratic Sweep in New Britain
On a rainy autumn election day, voters came out in unexpectedly high numbers to deliver a Democratic sweep in New Britain in the 2018 elections. The candidate driving the election more than anyone was not even on the ballot – Republican President Donald Trump. Trump has polarized the nation and motivated voters to the polls […]
Lopes Appears to Win 24th District
Democrat Rick Lopes appears to have won re-election in the 24th District, representing New Britain and Newington in the State House of Representatives.
Wardwell Gives Upbeat Message in Announcing Retirement
New Britain Police Chief James Wardwell delivered an upbeat message to city police and the New Britain community as he announced his upcoming retirement.
Unity in the Community Thanksgiving Service
The Black Ministers Alliance of New Britain will be hosting a Unity in the Community Thanksgiving Service on November 9th.
Halloween 2018 in New Britain
Monsters, ghouls, ghosts and vampires joined princesses, superheroes and animated characters as New Britain celebrated Halloween 2018.
Registering to Vote on Election Day
With the deadline passed for people to register to vote for the upcoming November 6th election, Connecticut gives people eligible to vote one important last chance – on election day, itself. The deadline to register by mail or in person for the 2018 election expired on October 30th, as did the deadline to register to […]
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.
Biden for Lamont in Homestretch
Democrats rallied for Ned Lamont in New Britain on Friday evening, fresh from receiving a boost from former Vice President Joe Biden.
Walking for Dreamers and Immigrants
By Debra Cohen In January 2018, Alan Dornan, an elderly resident of Wethersfield CT, began to walk in his neighborhood in support of our nation’s DREAMERS, the young people who arrived in the United States as children with their families who lacked documentation. He has continued to do so every day since. It was Alan’s […]
Youth Museum Halloween Party
The New Britain Youth Museum is hosting a free Halloween Party featuring, “a scavenger hunt, Halloween bingo, crafts, prizes…”
Nov 6th Candidates and Where to Vote in New Britain in 2018
Voters will head to the polls to vote in this year’s closely watched November 6th elections, with choices from Congress, to Governor, to state legislature and other offices to be made by the voters. The election is especially closely watched, as the voters have the first real chance to weigh in on the administration of […]
East Side Clean-Up Planned
Organizers of the upcoming East Side neighborhood clean-up encourage residents to, “celebrate Cultivating a Healthy Community through neighborhood action!”
Home at Last
After seven months of sanctuary at a church in Old Lyme, Malik bin Rehman and Zahida Altaf returned to New Britain on October 16th.
Stewart Proposes Debt Plan
Republican mayor Erin Stewart is proposing a new borrowing plan and has called the City Council into a special meeting to consider her proposal.
2019 Bees Schedule Announced
The 2019 Bees baseball game schedule has been announced by the New Britain Bees organization, already looking forward to next season.
War of the Worlds at HITW
Just in time for Halloween, the Hole in the Wall Theater will present the space invasion classic, “The War of the Worlds.”
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.
NAACP Announces 25 Most Influential Blacks
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP has announced the 25 Most Influential Blacks who will be the honorees at its Freedom Fund Dinner.