Sights and Sounds
Tens of Thousands of People, Including Many from New Britain, March in Hartford in “No Kings” Protest
Perhaps 20,000 people marched at the State Capitol on Saturday, one of many “No Kings” protests across the country against the policies of President Donald Trump (R) and MAGA. Many New Britain residents were a part of this protest.
Little Poland Festival Again Draws Tens of Thousands of Visitors in New Britain
Celebrating its 12th year, the Little Poland Festival again drew tens of thousands of people to New Britain to celebrate Polish culture, music and food in the city. The popular celebration of Polish culture, music and cuisine has, for years, attracted huge crowds of people from New Britain, the state and beyond. Tens of thousands […]
Celebrating Black History Month: Images from the Official City Flag-Raising
Editor’s note: Images from the official City of New Britain flag raising ceremony in honor of Black History Month are courtesy of Candyce Scott.
Images of City Inauguration Day 2023
Renown local photographer Frank Gerratana captured images of the inauguration of city officials elected in the 2023 city elections. The ceremonies were held on November 14, 2023 at New Britain High School. Mayor Erin Stewart (R), City Treasurer Daniel Salerno (R), Ward 1 City Council members Nate Simpson (D), Sharon Saavedra (R), and Alden Russell […]
New Britain Celebrates Independence Day
Days of cool and wet weather gave way just in time to allow New Britain residence to enjoy an exuberant celebration on our country’s July 4th.
Food, Music and Community at Diaspora Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society’s Third Multicultural Festival brought music and food to a warm late summer afternoon.
Rainbow Over New Britain
Those with their eyes on the skies this evening in New Britain got a special treat in the form of a perfect rainbow as rain clouds were departing.
Honoring Veterans on Memorial Day
Monuments for those who fought for our country and made the ultimate sacrifice in numerous conflicts are all around New Britain.
Springtime Weather Brings Relief
After weeks of COVID-19 social distancing, a warm weekend brought the life and renewal of springtime to back yards and front porches in New Britain, anyway.
Scene in New Britain
With COVID-19 increasingly keeping people isolated from one another, some may find time to notice details all around that might have missed their attention.
Springtime Starts to Spring
While people are facing worry and isolation about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a little beauty has started to spring up in the form of – springtime.
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
Festa Italiana Celebrates Italian Culture
Crowds came out to enjoy the community celebration of Italian culture and cuisine at the St. Ann’s Festa Italiana in New Britain.
Sanchez Holds Education Forum
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) held a forum recently to discuss education issues with people in the New Britain community.
Remembering WWI and Honoring Veterans
New Britain thanked its veterans and commemorated those who fought and gave their lives in World War I on Veterans Day 2018.
CT BHI Announces 2018 Grants
The Connecticut Breast Health Initiative (CT BHI) recently held an event to announce its 2018 grants, as well as to thank sponsors and volunteers.
Pizzeria Owners Return from Sanctuary
It was a New Britain community celebration as the city residents who own the Pizza Corner restaurant returned from the church sanctuary they had taken while they faced deportation. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a festive celebration on October 18th at Pizza Corner with the family, Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Susan Bysiewicz, State Senator Terry […]
TRIAD Holds Senior Health Fair
New Britain TRIAD hosted its annual senior health fair on October 11, 2018, helping seniors to find out about services that are available to them.
Working Together in North-Oak Clean-Up
About sixty volunteers of all ages came together for the North-Oak neighborhood’s Community Clean-Up organized by the North-Oak NRZ.