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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
By Aram Ayalon As the Connecticut legislator is making a concerted effort in the 2025…
Community News
The CCSU Center for Africana Studies is hosting “The Cookout: A Celebration of African Diasporic…
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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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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 […]
Presentation #32 to our New Britain City Officials. To: Allen St. Neighborhood Flooding Victims, Concerned Citizens, City and State Officials.
Kay B. Davis Luncheon: A Celebration Of Food And Togetherness At Bethesda Apostolic Church
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP and Bethesda Apostolic Church hosted a Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon on Saturday, November 17th.
Velveteen Rabbit at Youth Theater
Young actors will perform an original adaptation of the classic story, The Velveteen Rabbit, in three performances in December. Twenty-two children and youth, from ages six to sixteen star in the production by the No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT). The young people have been preparing for their performance since their auditions for the play in […]
People in Need to be Hosted by Police & PAL for Thanksgiving
The New Britain Police and the Police Athletic League have announced that they will host a Thanksgiving Luncheon for people in need.
People in Need to be Hosted by Police & PAL for Thanksgiving
The New Britain Police and the Police Athletic League have announced that they will host a Thanksgiving Luncheon for people in need.
NBHS Winter Athletics Starting Soon
With snow and cold weather heralding that Winter is setting in, the start of NBHS Winter sports are just around the corner.
Kay B. Davis Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon
The New Britain NAACP and Bethesda Apostolic Church are holding the Sis. Kay B. Davis Annual African American Senior Citizens Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon.
HITW Presents “A Doll’s House”
The Hole in the Wall Theater will present Henrik Ibsen’s renown play, A Doll’s House, in November and December of 2018. The play by Ibsen, a Norwegian playwright, was first published in 1878 under the title Notes on the Tragedy of the Present Age. Featuring the middle class couple, Nora Helmer, and her husband, Torvald, the play […]
Remembering WWI and Honoring Veterans
New Britain thanked its veterans and commemorated those who fought and gave their lives in World War I on Veterans Day 2018.
Meetings and Events Nov 12th to Nov 18th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 12, 2018 to Sunday, November 18th.
Ayalon Calls for Free Wi-Fi Study
Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) is calling for a study into whether the city might be able to provide free Wi-Fi in low income neighborhoods.
Honoring Veterans at 100th Armistice Commemoration
New Britain will join worldwide commemoration of the Armistice that brought an end to the First World War, as the city honors its Veterans on Veterans Day.
Honoring Women in Armed Forces
A Veteran’s Day celebration will be held in New Britain to honor women in the armed forces and support women’s political empowerment. The event is being hosted by local activist Yvonne Muniz. The event will be on Sunday, November 11th, which is Veterans Day. It will be held from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Spectrum DJ Entertainment […]
New Britain’s Blue Wave
Excitement and enthusiasm reverberated in New Britain after the results of the 2018 election showed a blue wave of Democratic wins locally.
Democratic Sweep in New Britain
On a rainy autumn election day, voters came out in unexpectedly high numbers to deliver a Democratic sweep in New Britain in the 2018 elections. The candidate driving the election more than anyone was not even on the ballot – Republican President Donald Trump. Trump has polarized the nation and motivated voters to the polls […]
Lopes Appears to Win 24th District
Democrat Rick Lopes appears to have won re-election in the 24th District, representing New Britain and Newington in the State House of Representatives.
2018 Election Day Arrives
The closely watched 2018 election day has arrived, after months of campaigning. The choice is now in the hands of the voters.
Meetings and Events Nov 5th to Nov 11th
City meetings and community events during the week of Monday, Nov 5, 2018 to Sunday, November 11th include election day and Armistice Day commemoration.
Arch Area NRZ to Meet Nov 5th
The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) will hold its October monthly meeting on, Monday November 5, 2018 at the NBPD station.
Voters’ Options for ID at the Polls
Connecticut is a state where voters have different options for identifying themselves when they vote than we often hear about in other states.
Wardwell Gives Upbeat Message in Announcing Retirement
New Britain Police Chief James Wardwell delivered an upbeat message to city police and the New Britain community as he announced his upcoming retirement.