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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…
Flooding Series
Latest News and Opinion
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 […]
NBHS’s Danniel Rivera Signs Baseball Scholarship
A New Britain High School senior, Danniel Rivera, has signed a scholarship package to play college baseball for Southern New Hampshire University.
Stewart Penalized For Using Taxpayer Mailing To Boost Her 2017 Reelection Campaign
Mayor Erin Stewart violated state campaign law according to a ruling by the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC).
Ecumenical Remembrance Service Planned
There will be an Ecumenical Remembrance Service held in December to, “pause to remember those who are no longer physically among us.”
“Little Women” at Repertory Theatre
The New Britain-based Connecticut Theatre Company is presenting a musical production of Little Women. The play is a based on the renown novel by Louisa May Alcott. Little Women opens at the Repertory Theatre of New Britain on Friday, November 30, 2018. The Connecticut Theatre Company says, Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of […]
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.