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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
The CCSU Center for Africana Studies is hosting “The Cookout: A Celebration of African Diasporic…
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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Friendship Center’s Cold Weather Triage Program Is Open To Help Unhoused NEW BRITAIN – A…
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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. […]
The CCSU Center for Africana Studies is hosting “The Cookout: A Celebration of African Diasporic Resilience and Culture,” at its Annual Conference. The 31st Annual Conference, in its 31st year, is the Center’s signature event. Planned for March 6, 2025, from 10:00am to 6:00pm, organizers say, The conference will offer a variety of educational, recreational, […]
That Fashion Show, “Black New Britain”, held at the New Britain Public Library for Black History month was an experience of empowerment and community, according to participants. The event was a part of the Library’s, “A Celebration of Black America: Past, Present & Future” featuring a film screening, author talk and fashion show on February […]
North-Oak NRZ Seeks Help for Families After Fire
Pablo Rodriguez, President of the North-Oak NRZ is asking the community to make donations to help families who were displaced by the recent fire on Allen Street.
Meetings Planned to Discuss City Budget
With Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s City Budget in front of the City Council, an education forum is the first of several meetings to discuss the plan.
“The Hole Enchilada” Comedy Improv at HITW
The Hole in the Wall Theater is inviting the community to, “a night of short-form improv comedy from members of the Hole in the Wall family.”
2019 New Britain Dożynki Planned
It may just be springtime, but planning for the traditional Polish Harvest Festival, the New Britain Dożynki, is already underway.
Jr. Canes Registering for Upcoming Season
The New Britain Jr. Canes are holding their 2019 Open Registrations for football, cheerleading and dance in preparation for its upcoming season.
Meetings and Events May 6th to 12th
City meetings and community events during the week of Monday, May 6, 2019 to Sunday, May 12th include the first week of Ramadan and the Race in the Park.
New Britain Public Pools Open for the 2019 Summer Season
With warm summer weather and the end of the 2019 school year here, thoughts are turning to summer days at city pools and splash pads.
Brooks Calls Porcher “The Real Deal”
Calling Democratic mayoral candidate Christopher Porcher, “the real deal,” Mr. Alton Brooks called on the New Britain community to rally to support him.
Sanchez Hosts State Black & Puerto Rican Caucus Town Hall
Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) hosted a town hall meeting of the state legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus at the Human Resources Agency of New Britain. Dozens of people came to the Saturday morning meeting to hear about issues pending at the State Capitol. Sanchez was joined by legislators, including, Rep. Brandon McGee (D-5), Jr., […]
Sanchez Hosts State Black & Puerto Rican Caucus Town Hall
Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) hosted a town hall meeting of the state legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus at the Human Resources Agency of New Britain. Dozens of people came to the Saturday morning meeting to hear about issues pending at the State Capitol. Sanchez was joined by legislators, including, Rep. Brandon McGee (D-5), Jr., […]
Council Calls Special Meeting for School Funding Forum
Ald. Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL), the City Council President, has called the Council into a special meeting to participate in a school funding forum.
Police Announce PAL “Midnight Basketball”
The New Britain Police Department have announced a new program for the summer of 2019 – PAL “Midnight Basketball” at two locations.
North-Oak NRZ Neighborhood Clean-Up May 18th
Due to expected rain, the North-Oak NRZ is postponing its planned neighborhood clean-up to May 19, 2019. The clean-up had been planned for May 4th.
NBYT to Perform Charlotte’s Web
The No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) will present a youth performance of E.B. White’s classic children’s story, “Charlotte’s Web.”
“Sweeney Todd” to Be Performed at CCSU
The CCSU Black Box Theater will perform its theatrical production of Hugh Wheeler’s macabre story, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”.
Council Leaders Urge Public to Attend Hearing
City Council leaders are encouraging city residents to attend the public hearing that it is holding on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget plan.
Meetings and Events Apr 29th to May 5th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 29, 2019 to Sunday, May 5th include several community clean-up events.
Elena Trueworthy to Lead State Head Start Office
Gov. Ned Lamont has announced that he has appointed New Britain community activist Elena Trueworthy as to lead the state’s Head Start Collaboration Office.
North-Oak NRZ Holds Neighborhood Walk-Through
The North-Oak NRZ conducted a springtime neighborhood survey to identify neighborhood concerns and view progress from their previous efforts.
East Side Cleanup & Block Party Rescheduled
The East Side Cleanup and Block Party event to be held at the East Side Community Center has been rescheduled to May 3, 2019.