News
Prominent local attorney and community leader, Adrian Baron, reported on social media today that federal…
Opinion
Whether or not you work at a job that is possible to do remotely, acts…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition - Upcoming
The CT People’s Survival Program has announced a three-part Community Violence Intervention Series, noting that it is, “focused on equipping community members with practical skills to interrupt and transform violence.” The CT People’s Survival Program is a 501(c)(3) affiliate of the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC). The organization says that, In collaboration with the […]
NAACP
NAACP State Council President Scot X. Esdaile led a crowd of 150 in celebrating the…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its February Community Meeting. The Coalition says,…
Flooding Series
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are…
Community News
Together with Wheeler Clinic and Lucinda’s House the Central Connecticut State University Department of Nursing…
History
Finding A Common Thread of Racial and Social Justice in 1988 and 2024 By John…
The Arts
The Music Series at South Church is hosting a concert featuring organist Noah Klein. The Music Series at South Church says that, Renowned for his exceptional talent, organist Noah Klein will captivate you with a dynamic program that showcases the power and beauty of South Church’s Gress-Miles organ. Recently featured as an emerging young musician […]
Gallery 66, and Central Connecticut State University say they are, “proud to present the 2nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, showcasing the exceptional talent of junior and senior students majoring in Art and Art Education.” There is to be an opening reception and awards ceremony on March 8, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm that is, “free […]
News Analysis
Republican City Council Assistant Leader, Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) has reportedly announced that she is…
Featured Journalism
Friendship Center’s Cold Weather Triage Program Is Open To Help Unhoused NEW BRITAIN – A…
Latest News and Opinion
Together with Wheeler Clinic and Lucinda’s House the Central Connecticut State University Department of Nursing is planning its annual Community Baby Shower. At the event, CCSU says, Nursing students and other volunteers will provide local mothers-to-be with information about local resources for pregnant women, including local doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, mental health resources, dental providers, […]
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are published on-line in the New Britain Progressive’s “Flooding Series”. View and listen to our City Council presentations on the City Web-Site; Go to newbritainct.gov. Click on government, common council, videos. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding Victims, Concerned Citizens-Taxpayers, City and State Officials. […]
I community forums is being planned by members of the New Britain state legislative delegation, including Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24) and Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), who are to be joined by the City Council Assistant Majority Leader, Ald Iris Sanchez (D-3) and Board of Education Secretary Diana […]
Jr Canes Postpones In-Person Registration
New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading has announced that in-person registration for its 2020 season has been postponed until April 9, 2020.
Youth Theater Suspends Programs Due to COVID-19; Governor Issues New Executive Order
No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) has announced that it is suspending its programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Britain Schools Closed, Curfew Imposed
Schools are being closed and public events delayed as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Mayor Erin Stewart is imposing a curfew on the city’s youth.
New Britain Considers COVID-19 School Closing
Amid numerous school closing in the state, Mayor Erin Stewart and Superintendent Nancy Sarra say they will decide today whether to close New Britain schools
“Our Town” Opening at Hole in the Wall Theater – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is presenting the American classic play, Our Town, by renown playwright Thornton Wilder.
New Britain Democrats Choose New Leader
New Britain Democrats elected a new leader for the local Democratic Party, choosing political organizer Andrew McIndoo as Party Chair.
CANCELLED: Maple Sugaring Pancake Breakfast at Hungerford
It is maple sugaring season, and the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will be hosting a Maple Sugaring Pancake Breakfast event.
Happening in New Britain Mar 9th to 15th
Events in New Britain during the week of Mon, Mar 9th to Sun, Mar 15th include the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town at the Hole in the Wall Theater.
2020 Diaspora Multicultural Festival Planned
The Diaspora Multicultural Society is planning its Annual Multicultural Festival, continuing its early autumn community event for a third year.
Softened Retail Bag Ordinance Returns to Council
A Council proposal all but repealing the city’s retail bag ordinance returned from a committee, keeping a ban on plastic bags but rolling back other parts.
Hole in the Wall to Host Ceilidh 2020
In the run up to St. Patrick’s Day, the Hole in the Wall Theater is hosting its Ceilidh musical event, inviting people to listen, dance and enjoy.
Jr Canes Open Registration for 10th Anniversary Year
The New Britain Jr Canes, celebrating its tenth anniversary year, is beginning early registration for its next season of football and cheerleading.
Eastside NRZ to Hold Monthly Meeting
The New Britain Eastside Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that it will hold its monthly meeting for March.
Hermanowski, Tully and Wisniewski Win Democratic Town Committee Primary
On “Super Tuesday” presidential primary day in many states, Democrats in a New Britain Voting District were also electing Democratic Town Committee members.
Democratic Town Committee Primary Results
The results appear in for the Primary Election for Democratic Town Committee in New Britain’s 11th Voting District. Results from the polling place at Holmes School show the winners as Larry Hermanowski with 61 votes, John Tully with 55 votes and Lisa Wisniewski with 53 votes. In the top three of four election, Bobby Berriault […]
CCSU Africana Studies Center to Hold Conference
The CCSU Center for Africana Studies is holding its 26th Annual Africana Studies Conference, honoring Anthropology professor, Dr. Warren Perry. The Conference is themed, “Excavating Truths: Revealing Untold Stories of Free and Captive Africans in the Northeastern U.S.” The all day conference is on Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. At 10:00am, there […]
Happening in New Britain Mar 2nd to 8th
New Britain meetings and events during the week of Mon, Mar 2nd to Sun, Mar 8th include the 11th Voting District Democratic Town Committee primary election.
Voting District 11 Democrats to Elect Town Committee Members
Democratic Party members who live in Voting District 11 will vote Tuesday to elect three fellow Democrats to represent them on the Democratic Town Committee
Nzinga’s Daughters’ to Present Underground Railroad Performance
Nzinga’s Daughters will present their Underground Railroad performance at the New Britain Public Library this morning.
Pastor Dana Smith Elected North-Oak NRZ President
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has elected new leadership, headed by Pastor Dana Smith as President.