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The New Britain City Council has scheduled a special meeting and hearing to determine whether…
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March…
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By Joe Wasserman If you agree that our future is threatened by catastrophic climate change…
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By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March 4th from gunshot injuries sustained at the hands of a Hartford police officer during a mental health crisis. Famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, the state and local NAACP, Jones’ surviving family members, and a broad swath of Hartford’s community […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
The CT People’s Survival Programs (CT-PSP) and the Muslim Justice Center have announced an event, “Black History Iftar & Discussion: From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance.” An Iftar, organizers note, “is the evening meal during the month of Ramadan, when Muslims break their daily fast at sunset. Beyond nourishment, iftar is a sacred time […]
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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 […]
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived up to being known as a “city for all people” with two annual faith and cultural celebrations In the morning the city’s contingent to the 54th Greater Hartford Saint Patrick’s Day Parade organized by the Central Connecticut Irish Cultural Committee […]
By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March 4th from gunshot injuries sustained at the hands of a Hartford police officer during a mental health crisis. Famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, the state and local NAACP, Jones’ surviving family members, and a broad swath of Hartford’s community […]
New Britain Police say, Please join us in supporting our senior community while enjoying a morning of good food! Triad’s Grand Breakfast is happening March 15th from 8AM–11AM, and we’d love to see you there!” “Triad,” New Britain Police say, “works to build strong partnerships between seniors and law enforcement by sharing important information to […]
North-Oak NRZ November Meeting
The North-Oak NRZ will hold its monthly meeting for November this week. The November meeting will be on Thursday, November 29, 2018. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is a community organization, formed under state law, that is committed to the social and economic progress in the North-Oak […]
East Side “Eat and Greet”
The East Side Community Center and its partners are hosting an “East Side Public Safety Eat and Greet” at Paradise Pizza.
Meetings and Events Nov 26th to Dec 2nd
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 26, 2018 to Sunday, December 2nd include events ringing in the holiday season.
Ruby’ Realm Presents “Chain ReACTion”
Chain ReACTion, a stage play written and directed by Valerie “Ruby” Ingram Ruby’s Realm Production, will be performed on December 1st.
A Taste of Jamaica in Downtown NB
New Britain can enjoy a taste of the tropical island of Jamaica at the newly opened Chris Royal Jamaican Restaurant in downtown.
NB Legacies Winter Basketball Coming Up
The New Britain Legacies Youth Development and Basketball Program is holding registration for two upcoming basketball programs.
Altrusa Holding Holiday Extravaganza
rusa of Greater Hartford has announced that it is having a Holiday Extravaganza to raise charitable funds with holiday shopping.
Jr Canes Fundraise for Championship Travel
New Britain Youth Football and Cheerleading is hosting a fundraiser on November 24th to send the State Champion 10U Jr Canes Football Team to the upcoming national championships in Florida. New Britain Youth Football and Cheerleading (NBYFC) is celebrating the 10U division Jr. Canes winning the 2018 Connecticut Youth Football and Cheer Conference Championship on […]
Delivering Thanksgiving at Malikowski Cir
The generosity of volunteers and donors and the work of Foodshare came to fruition, delivering food to people in need just in time for Thanksgiving.
Turkey Drive Reaches Goal
A Turkey drive held in New Britain was a part of a successful effort by Foodshare to supply Thankgiving meals to thousands of people in need this year.
Black Ministers Alliance Donates for Families in Need
The Black Ministers Alliance of New Britain recently made a donation of $500 in gift cards to help families in need this Thanksgiving.
Meetings and Events Nov 19th to Nov 25th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, Nov 12, 2018 to Sunday, Novr 18th include the celebration of Thanksgiving Day.
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.