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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.
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.
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.
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.”
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
Rosemary Klotz To Be Honored At Democratic Party Women’s Leadership Brunch
Rosemary Klotz, executive aide to two mayors and volunteer for Democratic campaigns in New Britain, will be honored by the state Democratic Party.
President of Poland to Visit New Britain
The President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, will be visiting New Britain, Poland’s Consul General and Honorary Consul have announced.
Tobacco and Marijuana Ban Set for Final Vote
The City Council may ban use of tobacco and marijuana in public buildings, parks and school grounds in the city at its upcoming meeting.
NAACP Greets Students and Staff on First School Day
With the school year beginning, members of the New Britain NAACP gathered to greet students and staff on the first day of classes.
Tanksley to Hold Campaign Kick-Off
Deivone Tanksley Sr., who is a petitioning candidate for mayor, has announced that he will hold his official campaign kick off event this week.
Crowds Attend Porcher Flag Football Tournament
Crowds of residents gathered on a warm and cloudy Sunday for a back-to-school flag football tournament organized by mayor candidate Chris Porcher.
Porcher to Hold Flag Football Tournament
In an unusual move for a mayoral candidate, Chris Porcher has announced that he is organizing a back-to-school flag football tournament.
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.
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.
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 […]
Democrats Endorse Porcher
Chris Porcher has been officially endorsed for Mayor by the Democratic Town Committee, the governing body of the New Britain Democratic Party. Democratic Vice-Chair Ronald Davis nominated Porcher, and the Democratic Town Committee then unanimously endorsed Porcher. The decision means that he will be the Democratic Party nominee, unless he is challenged in a primary, […]
Video Appears to Show Officer Punching Person
A video on social media that appears to show a police officer punching someone he was apparently arresting has sparked controversy online.