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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
Community News
As challenges like substance use and housing struggles continue to affect members of the community,…
News Analysis
By Carol S. Austad, Ph.D The spotted lanternfly is no longer someone else’s problem. It…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
Opinion by CT People’s Survival Programs On Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM, the coalition…
Community Announcements
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) honored two New Britain residents during its annual Big Night celebration this Saturday, recognizing Big Sister Alex Steel as the 2026 Big of the Year and Jessica Mercado as the 2026 Parent Partner of the Year. Both were celebrated […]
Schools
As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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Former Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman passed away early Wednesday morning, prompting Gov Ned Lamont to direct that all US and state flags on Connecticut state government buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately. Wyman, who served as the state’s 108th lieutenant governor from 2011 to 2019, was remembered as a trailblazing leader and a tireless […]
Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run for a third term as Connecticut’s Governor, as unofficial results of the Democratic primary show him defeating State Rep Josh Elliott (D) by a more than two-to-one margin. In New Britain, unofficial results show Lamont winning by 1,557 votes to […]
Top 10 of 2019: #8 – The 2019-2020 City Budget
The process leading to the city budget approved in 2019 started out with controversy, included a one-time education increase and then ended in controversy.
Top 10 of 2019: #9 – President of Poland Visits New Britain
A visit from a national head of state is always significant, and, for New Britain, the visit by the President of Poland was especially important.
Top 10 of 2019: #10 – Big Republican Wins
The year 2019 saw big wins for New Britain Republicans, leaving the New Britain Democrats contemplating their future after important defeats.
Polish Language School for Adults Enrolling for New Year
The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut (PAF) has announced registration for the Polish Language School for Adults for classes starting in January.
Happening in New Britain Dec 23rd to 29th
New Britain meetings and community events during the week of Mon, Dec 23rd to Sun, Dec 29th include the celebrations of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas.
Happy Hanukkah from the New Britain Progressive
Best wishes for a Happy Hanukkah from the New Britain Progressive. May be brightness and hope of the festival of lights be the start of the celebration of joyous days ahead.
ROOTS and Diaspora to Hold Food Policy Forum
The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced that it and New Britain ROOTS are hosting a food policy forum in the New Year.
Citywide Celebration of Martin Luther King Announced
The Mary McLeod Bethune Club, in partnership with NAACP New Britain Chapter, have announced the 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Citywide Celebration.
‘Gifts of Joy’ Asked for Children in Need
Local organizations and a business are working together to ask for donations for children at the Friendship Center and OIC.
Republican Candidate Under Fire for Alleged Comments
Robert Hyde, a Republican 2020 candidate for the Congressional district representing New Britain, is being criticized for an alleged online comment.
Homeless Memorial on Longest Night of Year
On the longest night of the year, those in the community who have died after having faced homelessness will be remembered at the Homeless Persons Memorial.
Happening in New Britain Dec 16th to 22nd
New Britain meetings and events during the week of Mon, Dec 9th to Sun, Dec 15th include “A Seussified Christmas Carol” at the Hole in the Wall Theater.
Gingerbread House Making at Youth Museum
The New Britain Youth Museum (NBYM) is holding a “Gingerbread House Making Party” in the week after Christmas.
TubaChristmas Concert at Trinity-On-Main
New Britain will once again join other cities across the country and world with a performance of TubaChristmas today.
Christmas Sale at St. Lucian’s Residence
A Christmas Sale will be held at New Britain’s St. Lucian Residence senior living home, featuring a selection of tasty Polish food.
OIC to Hold ‘Holiday Jam’ Celebration
A Holiday Jam event will be held at New Britain’s Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) in celebration of the season. The twenty-one and over event presented by OIC of New Britain is to feature an ugly sweater contest, food and drink. Event organizers say that hors d’oeuvres are to be served, along with beer and wine, and “OIC’s […]
Love Wins Community Drive to Be Held at CCSU
The CCSU/Ana Grace Project will be holding its second annual Love Wins Community Drive to collect donations to help area children in need.
“A Seussified Christmas Carol” at HITW
For those ever wondered what a mixture of Charles Dickens and Dr. Seuss would be like, New Britain’s Hole in Wall Theater is presenting just that.
Happening in New Britain Dec 9th to 15th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Mon, Dec 9th to Sun, Dec 15th include the Love Wins Community Drive at CCSU.
Alleged City Hall Theft Scandal Emerges Post-Election
POST ELECTION NOTE: When first elected, Erin Stewart got rid of the Director of Community Services,