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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
Dr. Lampkin Calls for City Ban on Vaping
By Peggy Lampkin. I am writing to request a ban in our fair city of New Britain of all e-cigarettes and vaping, like so many other mayors across the …
PAL Karate Programs Beginning
The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) has announced that its Fall karate programming will begin soon.
NAACP to Honor, Davis, Brown and Porcher
The NAACP New Britain Branch has announced the three honorees for its upcoming Freedom Fund Dinner.
LWV to Host School Board Candidate Discussion
The New Britain Area League of Women Voters are hosting a Panel Discussion featuring 2019 candidates for Board of Education.
“Chairway to Heaven” Presented at Art Museum
The New Britain Museum of American Art is showcasing the craftsmanship of Shaker Furniture and inviting the public to a lecture on this practical art form.
Diaspora Festival Brings Community Together
People enjoyed live music, food and vendors at the Diaspora Multicultural Society’s Second Annual Multicultural Festival.