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‘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.
Foodshare Holding “Turkey and 30” Drive
With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, Foodshare is planning a “Turkey to 30” drive, asking for contributions to help people in need.
HITW Performing “It’s a Wonderful Life”
As the holiday season draws nearer, Hole in the Wall Theater will be performing the popular classic story, “It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Drama.”
“Breakfast with Santa” Planned
New Britain Parks and Recreations is to have a “Breakfast with Santa” event, and is providing information for how to register.
Jr Canes Fundraise to Send 11U Team to Nationals
The 11U Jr Canes football team has won their way to the National Championships and New Britain Youth Football and Cheer is raising funds to send them there.
“Paint and Sip” at Diaspora
With cold winter air arriving, the Diaspora Multicultural Society is planning an activity to inspire people artistically around a winter theme.
Inauguration Day in New Britain
Images of New Britain’s 2019 city Inauguration Day by Photojournalist Frank Gerratana.
Tax Refund Resolution Apparently Takes Effect Without Stewart Signature
A City Council resolution with a provision to refund $1,807,753 in surplus to taxpayers appears to have taken effect without Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s signature, according to Ald. Carlo Carlozzi (D-5).
“A Class Act”
The latest Stewart scandal is drawing widespread condemnation, as people react to a triumphalist, middle-finger gesture at a public Republican event.
Black Ministers Alliance to Hold Thanksgiving Unity Service
The Black Ministers Alliance of New Britain will have a Thanksgiving Unity Service this Friday.
Total Republican Control
Republicans will resume one-party control of New Britain City Hall, with both Republican Mayor Erin Stewart a Republican-controlled City Council.