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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
Presentation #32 to our New Britain City Officials. To: Allen St. Neighborhood Flooding Victims, Concerned…
Community News
I community forums is being planned by members of the New Britain state legislative delegation,…
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…
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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 […]
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 […]
Proposal Would Change Ordinances to Two Gender Pronouns
A City Council proposal would make changes to gender references in city ordinances, mainly by referring to male and female pronouns, instead of just male.
2023 New Britain Dożynki Festival Planned
The first days of springtime may still be ahead, but the traditional Polish Harvest Festival, the New Britain Dożynki, for 2020 is already being planned.
NBMAA to Open Interactive Gallery at First Friday
The New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA) will open a new interactive gallery space at the February edition of its popular First Friday event.
Rollback Proposal Tabled After Public Testimony in Support of Retail Bag Ordinance
A controversial proposal to roll back New Britain’s ordinance on retail bags was tabled after public testimony was all in opposition to the plan.
NBYT Holding Auditions for Little Mermaid Tale
The No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) will hold auditions for its production of the play Seas The Day: A Little Mermaid Tale.
Sarra to Hold Community Conversations Event
Schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra is continuing the school district’s “Community Conversations series tonight, February 4, 2020.
Happening in New Britain Feb 3rd to 9th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 3, 2020 to Sunday, February 9th include First Friday at NBMAA.
Hearing Planned on Rollback of Retail Bag Ordinance
A City Council committee is set to hold a hearing on the controversial proposal to roll back New Britain’s ordinance on retail bags.
Scholar to Discuss Kara Walker Exhibit
The NBMAA will host a lecture by scholar-curator Dr. Stephanie Sparling Williams on Kara Walker’s “Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated).”
Remembering Emma Pierce: The Life Of The Party
Emma Pierce, matriarch of her family and a leader of boundless love, energy and spunk for Democrats and her New Britain community, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 29th at the age of 91.
Slade PTO to Hold Bingo Night
The Slade Middle School PTO is planning its January Bingo Night, inviting people to the event to support the school.
Bysiewicz Promotes Census Count in New Britain
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT) joined local leaders in New Britain to promote efforts to ensure that everyone is counted in the 2020 Census.
NBMAA to Hold First Trivia Night
The New Britain Museum of American Art is holding a Trivia Night, challenging guests, “to test their smarts, and enjoy a drink while competing for prizes.”
Happening in New Britain Jan 27th to Feb 2nd
Along side New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Mon Jan 27th to Sun, Feb 2nd is Groundhog Day on Feb 2nd.
4 Minutes to Cross the Street
Pedestrians following to law to avoid threatened $92 fines have to take up to four minutes to cross a prominent New Britain street corner.
SOUPerBowl Planned to Benefit Soup Kitchen
Regardless of who you are rooting for in the Superbowl, New Britain’s Friendship Service Center inviting everyone to a SOUPerBowl to help those in need.
‘The Road to Aracea’ Opening at HITW
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is opening its performance of the Kieran McGowan play, The Road to Aracea this week.
2020 Little Poland Festival Cancelled
New Britain’s popular 2020 Little Poland Festival is to be held on May 31st, longtime community leader Adrian Baron, has announced.
Rep. Sanchez Hosts Meeting on How to Apply for A Pardon
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) will host a meeting on the process for obtaining a pardon from a criminal record.
NBMAA Members Invited to Kara Walker Preview
The NBMAA will hold a members-only preview of its exhibit, Kara Walker: Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated).