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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…
Featured Journalism
Friendship Center’s Cold Weather Triage Program Is Open To Help Unhoused NEW BRITAIN – A…
Latest News and Opinion
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 Elects Leadership
The North Oak NRZ has elected its Executive Board and committee chairs to lead the neighborhood organization for the North and Oak Streets area.
School Leaders Offer Condolences After Tragic Loss of NBHS Senior and His Brother
City education leaders offered condolences after the NBHS senior and his brother whose lives were cut short in the tragic fire on Elam St. were identified.
HITW Presenting Macbeth as “Film Noir”
William Shakespeare’s classic play Macbeth is getting a unique interpretation in the Hole in the Wall Theater’s upcoming production.
Lopes Wins New Britain but Bizzarro Wins Seat
While Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) won the vote in New Britain, votes from Berlin put Republican Gennaro Bizzarro into the State Senate in the special election.
Choice Between Legislator and City Hall Insider
The special election today for State Senate features a choice for voters between a Democratic State Legislator and a loyalist in the Stewart City Hall.
Senate Special Election Day Arrives
Voting is today in the special election for the State Senator who will represent New Britain, Berlin and part of Farmington.
Meetings and Events Feb 25th to Mar 3rd
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 25th, 2019 to Sunday, March 3rd include the State Senate special election.
Senate Special Election on Tuesday
The special election for the State Senator who will represent New Britain, Berlin and part of Farmington is coming up this Tuesday, February 26th. The election is being held to choose who will succeed Sen. Terry Gerratana (D-6), who was appointed by Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) as a senior advisor in the state Office of […]
NBMAA First Friday to Feature Savage Brothers Band
The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced that the March edition of its popular First Friday event will feature the Savage Brothers Band.
North-Oak NRZ to Hold Elections
The North-Oak NRZ, the neighborhood organization for the North and Oak Streets area, has announced that it will hold its 2019 elections on February 28th.
Lamont Proposes School Grant Increase for New Britain
In Gov. Ned Lamont’s first budget to the state legislature, he proposed that New Britain receive $7.6 million more in education aid over the next two years.
Fundraiser Planned for NBHS Boys Basketball
The Annual Boys Basketball Fundraiser, to raise funds for the New Britain High School boys basketball program, is coming up in March.
“Green New Deal” to Have Council Hearing
With a “Green New Deal” Congressional resolution receiving national attention, the Council is set to hold a public hearing on similar local resolution.
Meetings and Events Feb 18th to 24th
City meetings and community events during the week of Monday, February 18th, 2019 to Sunday, February 24th include the observation of Presidents’ Day.
NBHS Honor Roll Announced
New Britain High School has announced the students on its Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2018-2019 school year.
NAACP and Black Democrats Hold Criminal Justice Forum
Proactive engagement between the community and law enforcement was a common theme at Black History Month Town Hall meeting on criminal justice.
Family Forum Planned on Schools Budget
The Consolidated School District of New Britain is focusing its February, “Family/Community Forum,” on the school system budget for the upcoming budget year.
Council Votes to Ban Single Use Plastic Bags
The New Britain City Council has voted to approve a ban on plastic single use retail carry-out bags and requiring charges for paper carry out bags.
Criminal Justice Town Hall Meeting Planned
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP and the Black Democratic Club of New Britain will be hosting a Town Hall meeting on criminal justice.
Petition Concerns Streetscape Trees
Ald. Aram Ayalon has introduced a petition to require a report on the potential for trees being affected by the upcoming downtown streetscape project.