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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…
History
Finding A Common Thread of Racial and Social Justice in 1988 and 2024 By John…
Opinion
Whether or not you work at a job that is possible to do remotely, acts…
Community News
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 9, 2025 include
News
Prominent local attorney and community leader, Adrian Baron, reported on social media today that federal…
News Analysis
Republican City Council Assistant Leader, Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) has reportedly announced that she is…
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In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 9, 2025 include
The New Britain Downtown District hosting “LepreCON”. Organizers say that, ☘️LepreCON returns for its third year to unite all real and faux leprechauns on this annual bar crawl through Downtown New Britain. Enjoy the Craic and drink specials at each stop. 🍻Cheers! Featured Stops:📍Elk’s Lodge 957📍The Industrial Cocktail Bar📍5 Churches Brewing📍I Know You KnowNEW THIS […]
Whether or not you work at a job that is possible to do remotely, acts increasingly being perpetrated by the greedy who own for a living to roll back the ability of workers who can work remotely to do so show in crystal clear terms that rich people think they own the rest of humanity. […]
Meetings and Events Jun 10th to 16th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, June 10, 2019 to Sunday, June 16th include the Walnut Hill Rose Garden Festival.
Porcher Rallies Support for Elks Lodge
Democratic mayoral candidate Chris Porcher organized a rally calling for support for New Britain’s Pride of Connecticut Elks, which is facing foreclosure.
City to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month
With a City Council resolution and a flag raising, the city and New Britain Pride are celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month in New Britain.
Borinqueneers Monument Vandalized
Vandalism of the Monument dedicated to the 65th Infantry Regiment Borinqueneers is drawing widespread condemnation, shock and disbelief.
Martin Luther King Corridors Initiative Holding Town Hall Meeting
The New Britain Martin Luther King, Jr. Corridors Economic Development Planning Initiative will be holding its Town Hall Meeting tonight, June 6th.
‘Locomotion’ at NBMAA First Friday
The band, Locomotion will play for guests at the June 2019 edition of the New Britain Museum of American Art’s popular First Friday event.
NRZ Seeks City Help to Get Donations to Fire Victims
North-Oak NRZ leaders say that they have been seeking promised assistance from City Hall in getting donations to people displaced by the Allen Street fire.
Eid Prayers to be Held at Veterans Stadium
The Masjid Al-Taqwa says that it, “wishes a blessed Eid to all,” and announced Eid prayers to be held on June 4, 2019 at Veterans Stadium.
Tanksley Running as Petitioning Candidate for Mayor
Deivone M. Tanksley Sr., best know as the owner of DmtsRadio Live, has announced that he is running for mayor as a petition candidate.
Meetings and Events Jun 3rd to 9th
Meetings and events coming up during the week of Mon, June 3, 2019 to Sun, June 9th includes the Martin Luther King Corridors Initiative Town Hall Meeting.
Thousands Attend 2019 Little Poland Festival
Thousands of people crowded New Britain’s Broad Street on June 2nd in celebration of the eighth annual Little Poland Festival.
LWV to Discuss NRZs at Annual Meeting
The New Britain Area League of Women Voters has announced that its 2019 Annual Meeting will discuss the topic of Neighborhood Revitalization Zones.
Summer Pre-School at Hungerford Park
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park has announced registration for the summer sessions of its Pre-School Program.
Little Poland Festival On Sunday
New Britain’s Little Poland Festival is expected to bring big crowds this Sunday to enjoy a vibrant celebration of Polish culture, music and cuisine.
5K Benefit Race Honors Sara Krolikowski
The Fourth Annual Sara Krolikowski Memorial 5K will be held to benefit emerging adult programming of Join Rise Be through Advocacy Unlimited.
Council Approves Stewart Budget Plan 10-5
The City Council has approved Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget plan, with ten Council members voting in favor and five opposing.
Kindergarten Information Night Events to be Held
The Consolidated School District of New Britain is inviting interested families to Kindergarten Information Night events.
PAL Summer Camp Registration Begins June 1st
The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) has announced that registration for the 2019 PAL Summer Camp program begins July 1st.
Meetings and Events May 27th to Jun 2nd
Meetings and events coming up during the week of Mon, May 27, 2019 to Sun, June 2nd include Memorial Day commemorations and the Little Poland Festival.
Rebuilding Together Seeks Applicants
Rebuilding Together New Britain is seeking applicants for its 2019-2020 programs to assist low income homeowners with needed repairs.