Headlines
Diaspora Holding 90s Themed Halloween Party
The Diaspora Multicultural Society is celebrating the Halloween season with a 1990s-themed, “Halloween Haunted House Party.”
Jr. Canes Regular Season End Nears
The Jr. Canes have two more weeks of regular season play before playoffs begin, and are playing this weekend at home in New Britain.
Lavoy Apologizes; Porcher Calls on Him to Drop Out
Democratic Mayoral candidate Chris Porcher is calling on a Democratic City Council candidate to drop out of the 2019 race following online comments.
2019 City Election Ballots Announced
The ballots in the November 5, 2019 city elections are published, showing candidates can choose from to operate the city for the next two years.
CT BHI Announces Grant Recipients
The Connecticut Breast Health Initiative (CT BHI) officially awarded its 2019 grants for breast cancer research and education programs at a recent ceremony.
Turning Red To Blue: Charlotte Koskoff’s 2020 Congressional Campaign
Charlotte Koskoff isn’t done with Congressional politics, not for herself, but to put progressive Democrats into Congress
Official Criticized About Sign in Climate Debate
City Council members are criticizing a city finance official for what they say is “mocking” a Council member during debate on a climate change resolution.
Jr. Canes Season Underway
The Jr. Canes’s season is underway, with its youth competition programs in full swing and New Britain players already meeting with successes.
YWCA to Hold Fall Family Festival
The YWCA New Britain has announced a family celebration of the Autumn season and Halloween at its 2019 annual Fall Family Festival.
CONCORA to Perform “Petite Messe Solennelle”
CONCORA, the Connecticut Choral Artists, will perform Gioachino Rossini’s “Petite Messe Solennelle” in New Britain’s South Church. CONCORA describes Rossini’s composition, saying, Gioachino Rossini had given up writing operas for nearly thirty years by the time he wrote his Petite Messe Solennelle, which he called “the last of the sins of my old age.” Others […]
Porcher and Stewart to Debate
Democratic Mayoral candidate Chris Porcher and Republican Mayor Erin Stewart are expected to face each other in a debate held by the League of Women Voters.
‘Disaster!’ Opening at CT Theatre Company
New Britain’s Connecticut Theater Company is performing the Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick musical comedy play, Disaster!
Spottswood to Host Halloween ‘Trunk or Treat’
Spottswood AME Zion Church has announced that it it is planning a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event to be held on Halloween evening.
Diaspora Empowerment Series To Discuss “Shades of Hispanic Heritage”
The Diaspora Multicultural Society’s October edition of its First Fridays Empowerment Series is planned to discuss, “Shades of Hispanic Heritage.”
Honoring Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame Inductees
The Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame, a program of New Britain-based Polish American Foundation, held a gala ceremony honoring is 2019 inductees.
Brown, Porcher & Davis Honored by NAACP
The New Britain NAACP celebrated its 2019 Freedom Fund Dinner, honoring Briggitte Brown, Chris Porcher and Trinene Davis. The Freedom Fund Dinner was held on September 27th at St. George Hellenic Center. The event was hosted by Dr. Peggy Lampkin. The event is the annual gala event that supports the mission of the NAACP New […]
Brown, Porcher & Davis Honored by NAACP
The New Britain NAACP celebrated its 2019 Freedom Fund Dinner, honoring Briggitte Brown, Chris Porcher and Trinene Davis. The Freedom Fund Dinner was held on September 27th at St. George Hellenic Center. The event was hosted by Dr. Peggy Lampkin. The event is the annual gala event that supports the mission of the NAACP New […]
Climate Change Subject of Special Meeting
The City Council’s Consolidated Committee will hold a special meeting to consider a proposed resolution declaring a, “climate emergency.”
The Haunting of Hill House at HITW
The Hole in the Wall Theater is getting us ready for the Halloween season with the premiere of it production of “The Haunting of Hill House.”
Images From the President Duda Visit
Frank Gerratana, New Britain’s contemporary photo historian, captured in images the visit of President Andrzej Duda of the Republic of Poland to New Britain