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Top 10 of 2019: #9 – President of Poland Visits New Britain
A visit from a national head of state is always significant, and, for New Britain, the visit by the President of Poland was especially important.
Top 10 of 2019: #10 – Big Republican Wins
The year 2019 saw big wins for New Britain Republicans, leaving the New Britain Democrats contemplating their future after important defeats.
Polish Language School for Adults Enrolling for New Year
The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut (PAF) has announced registration for the Polish Language School for Adults for classes starting in January.
Happy Hanukkah from the New Britain Progressive
Best wishes for a Happy Hanukkah from the New Britain Progressive. May be brightness and hope of the festival of lights be the start of the celebration of joyous days ahead.
ROOTS and Diaspora to Hold Food Policy Forum
The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced that it and New Britain ROOTS are hosting a food policy forum in the New Year.
Citywide Celebration of Martin Luther King Announced
The Mary McLeod Bethune Club, in partnership with NAACP New Britain Chapter, have announced the 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Citywide Celebration.
Republican Candidate Under Fire for Alleged Comments
Robert Hyde, a Republican 2020 candidate for the Congressional district representing New Britain, is being criticized for an alleged online comment.
Homeless Memorial on Longest Night of Year
On the longest night of the year, those in the community who have died after having faced homelessness will be remembered at the Homeless Persons Memorial.
“A Seussified Christmas Carol” at HITW
For those ever wondered what a mixture of Charles Dickens and Dr. Seuss would be like, New Britain’s Hole in Wall Theater is presenting just that.
Alleged City Hall Theft Scandal Emerges Post-Election
POST ELECTION NOTE: When first elected, Erin Stewart got rid of the Director of Community Services,
‘Meet Me In St Louis’ at CT Theatre Company
Calling it a, “charming musical,” New Britain’s Connecticut Theatre Company is opening its production of the play, Meet Me In St Louis, this weekend.
Merrill Gay Elected School Board President
School board member Merrill Gay has announced that he has been elected as the President of the New Britain Board of Education.
New Britain Christmas Tree Lighting Planned
The lighting of the city Christmas tree in downtown New Britain is being planned, with an event featuring music, dancing and photos with Santa.
Diaspora First Friday to Celebrate Holidays
The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced its monthly First Friday Empowerment Series event for December will be, “2019 Holidays Around the World.”
Happy Thanksgiving from the New Britain Progressive
From our families to yours, the New Britain Progressive wishes you a happy, peaceful and safe celebration of Thanksgiving Day
Tercyak Recieves 100% from Environment League
State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26) has announced that the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) has scored his voting record as 100% in 2019.
NBYT to Perform “Frozen Jr”
With wintry weather and the holiday season coming, the young actors of the No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) will be performing the play Frozen Jr.
Unity in the Community Thanksgiving Day Meal
A Unity in the Community Meal is being planned for Thanksgiving Day.
Christmas Concert Planned at Holy Cross Church
New Britain’s Holy Cross Church has announced that there will be an Anniversary Christmas Concert in celebration of the season. “Twenty years of singing to God,” say event organizers about the concert by soloists and the Young Hearts Choir. The concert is to be on Sunday, December 15, 2019. It is to be held at 12:00pm after […]
Holiday Pop-Up Sale to be at Library
Saying “Do you holiday shopping at the Library!” Friends of the New Britain Public Library are sponsoring a “Holiday Pop-Up Sale” to benefit the Library.