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NAACP Announces 2019 Freedom Fund Dinner
The NAACP New Britain Branch has announced its 2019 Freedom Fund Dinner, the important annual event held to support the organization’s mission.
Osgood Shootout Scholarships Announced
Six students will receive scholarships from proceeds of the 27th Annual Osgood Shootout Basketball Tournament, announced Coach Darwin Shaw. “Let all that you do be done with Love. 1st Corinthians 16:14,” quoted Shaw, who is the Tournament’s Director, in announcing the scholarships. The 2019 Osgood Shootout, will be held on Saturday, August 17th and Sunday, […]
Jr. Canes Registration Deadlines Near
New Britain Jr. Canes have announced that the deadline to register for its dance program is tomorrow, while the football registration deadline is near.
“National Night Out” Celebrated
Hundreds of people gathered in New Britain’s Central Park to enjoy food, music and community at the 2019 “National Night Out.”
City Residents Join in Gun Control Rally
New Britain residents joined with others for a rally at the State Capitol in the wake of the latest wave of gun violence in the country.
The Sign of Marshalls’ Closing
The expected closing of Marshals in NewBrite Plaza became very real as the large sign of one of the plaza’s anchors came down.
Event to Celebrate LaResse Harvey’s Journey
Saying, “second chances work,” local organizations are holding a benefit event, “Celebrating LaResse Harvey’s 20 years of Successful Reentry.”
2019 “National Night Out” Planned
The New Britain Police Department, and New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) have announced the 2019 New Britain National Night Out. New Britain’s National Night Out has drawn hundreds of people in a street festival atmosphere. The 2019 “National Night Out” event is to be on Tuesday, August 6th. The event will be held from 5:00pm to […]
2019-2020 School Year Calendar Available
We may still be in the hot days of summer, but the start of school is right around the corner, and the 2019-2020 is already published.
Water Main Leak on Newington Avenue
Newington Avenue and sidewalk were covered in torrent of water from a time on Monday, as city workers responded a water main leak.
St. Joachim Parish to Celebrate Festival
There will be food, music and celebration at St. Mary’s Church as the Saint Joachim Catholic Parish holds its 2019 Annual Festival.
Connecticut Theater Presents “Memphis”
The Connecticut Theater Company is bringing its audience back the birth of Rock-n-Roll music in its performance of the musical play, “Memphis”.
Art League to Hold 91st Annual Meeting
The Art League of New Britain has announced that it will hold its ninety first Annual Meeting, inviting the public to join them.
Jiran Celebrates End of 2019 Program
The Jiran summer Arabic language program is completing its 2019 classes and is celebrating with a Community Potluck Event.
Heartbroken About NRZ
People who know me well as a person, know my values and have worked alongside me know why I would be so heartbroken right now.
North-Oak NRZ President Responds to Letter Calling for Resignation
Please refer to the city ordinance regarding the chapter of the North-Oak NRZ also see the Connecticut state statute of the Office Policy Management (OPM)
North-Oak Board Members Call on President to Resign
Letter by Marie Bachand, Vicky Ramos and Manny Sandoval, To the members of the North Oak Community, We the members of the North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone would like to make a statement at this time. It is with a sad heart and much displeasure that we bring information that has been detrimental to the […]
Chili Cookout to Benefit Citizen Action Group
The Connecticut Citizen Action Group will have its Twelfth Annual Backyard Barbecue in New Britain to benefit the group’s work.
Diaspora Plans Multicultural Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced that it is hosting its Second Annual Multicultural Festival with food, live performances and vendors. The 2019 Festival will be held on Saturday, September 14th. The Festival, held at Diaspora Multicultural Society, will be from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. The Diaspora Society says that, “Last year’s festival was well attended […]
Porcher Leads Democrats’ Endorsed Slate
Community activist Chris Porcher was endorsed by the city Democratic Party’s Town Committee, along with a slate of Democratic candidates for different city offices. Democrats met for their endorsement Town Committee meeting on July 18, 2019. Republicans met on July 16th and re-nominated Republican Mayor Erin Stewart and other members of her Republican slate. In […]