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Voting in this year’s election is set to begin this coming Monday, October 21st, as…
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NEW BRITAIN – Common Council Democrats are proposing a neighborhood flood relief initiative to “provide…
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The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting free shows on the gravity. The CCSU…
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Finding A Common Thread of Racial and Social Justice in 1988 and 2024 By John…
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The Music Series at South Church is hosting a concert featuring Seraph Brass. The Music Series at South Church says that, Celebrating its tenth-anniversary season, Seraph Brass was founded with a mission to showcase the excellence of female brass players and highlight musicians from marginalized groups, both in personnel and in programming. Winners of the […]
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To: Flooding Victims Living in the Allen St. Basin, the Hampton-Eton Sub-Basin, Taxpayers-Property Owners, City…
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A 2013 report “New Britain Urban Forest” prepared for the City of New Britain by…
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A report from the city on its use of federal COVID relief funds so far…
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Voting in this year’s election is set to begin this coming Monday, October 21st, as Connecticut’s new early voting system will allow voters to cast ballots for two weeks prior to the Tuesday, November 5, 2024 election day. The election for President, United States Senate and House of Representatives, state Senate and House of Representatives […]
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting free shows on the gravity. The CCSU Planetarium says, Take a trip into space and explore some of the different effects produced by gravity. We start in the solar system and then venture into the realm of the galaxies. The events are Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at […]
City Council members, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) and Ald. Nate Simpson (D-1) visited with residents of the Columbus Commons apartments as part of a “Here Comes the Neighborhood” event. The event was for, “tenants to get to know their neighborhood and neighbors,” organizers said. Columbus Commons resident Allen Hoard said that, “The event at Columbus […]
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CCSU New Basketball Coach Marshall Off to Fast Start
By Robert Held Staff Writer Donyell Marshall is the new men’s basketball coach at Central Connecticut State University, and he has a long way to go to get the program at CCSU to the prominence of his alma mater UConn. However, with two of the recruits he has brought in, Central may be on their […]
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Senator Gerratana Rises To The Challenge Of Re-election
By Nathan Cheatham Executive Editor As the Presidential election sweeps the country, Connecticut towns are gearing up for state elections. Among those preparing for re-election is state Senator Terry Gerratana, who may be challenged for the seat by another Democrat in a possible August primary. Last month Gerratana announced her campaign for re-election to […]
South Church – For The Heart of the City
By Geoff ElterichStaff Writer The words carved on the Arch Street wall of South Church’s Fellowship House, the former Sears and Roebuck building, is central to the identity of the church: “IN THE HEART OF THE CITY — FOR THE HEART OF THE CITY.” It is a mantra the church has tried to embody since […]
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Bees’ Greenwood Signs with Minnesota Twins
By Robert Held Staff Writer The New Britain Bees were added to the Atlantic League in part to help players get back with Major League Baseball teams or their minor league affiliates. For Nick Greenwood, that is exactly what has happened. Greenwood’s contract has been purchased by the Minnesota Twins. He has been sent […]
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Receiving without Guilt
By Leslie Jacobs Staff Writer On TV, Sheldon from The Big Bang theory said to Penny during the Christmas episode “Receiving gifts are obligations. I know you think you are being generous, but the foundation of gift giving is reciprocity. You haven’t given me a gift. You’ve given me an obligation.” An obligation meaning […]
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Getting To Know New Britain Bees Mascot Sting
By Robert Held Staff Writer There is a lot more to the New Britain Bees mascot Sting than meets the eye. While fans might just see an oversized Bee costume, the story of how Sting came to be is actually quite interesting. Sting was developed in just over two months. Bees management began developing Sting […]
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Little Poland Festival: Bringing Smiles All Around
Article By Leslie Jacobs Staff Writer Video By Lisa Massicotte Freelance Videographer Smiles were all around as adults, young children and even a few teenagers tethered to their phones, listened to the beat of Broad Street Blues Band in the main stage at the Little Poland Festival Sunday. They came for many reasons, from the food […]
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Bees Win First Sold out Game
By Robert Held Staff Writer Coming off of a loss on Monday night, a long extra innings game on Tuesday, and between the cold weather and low attendance on those two nights the New Britain Bees needed a spark. That spark came with the help of 6,253 fans and students mainly from New Britain or […]
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A Piece of Local History: St. John’s Lutheran Church
By Geoff Elterich Staff Writer For over a century, the beautiful red brick church, with two spires has stood in the middle of Arch Street in the heart of New Britain. The remarkable presence of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is matched by its influence throughout the community. Next year is the church’s 125th anniversary. […]
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Ukrainian Americans Protest Trump Campaign Manager Paul Manafort
By John McNamara Contributing Columnist The Hartford area’s Ukrainian-American community, including members of three church congregations in New Britain, is speaking out against a city native with a well-known name among Republicans — Paul Manafort, the son of a former mayor, longtime Washington lobbyist and now campaign manager for the GOP’s unlikely frontrunner, Donald J. […]
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Bees Drop Inaugural Game Vs Revolution
by Robert Held Staff Writer The New Britain Bees fell behind early to the York Revolution in the team’s first game ever, and were never quite able to come back, losing by a score of 4-3. Revolution outfielder Jason Repko hit a double on only the fourth pitch of the game from Bees’ starter Josh […]
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Better know the Bees
By Robert Held Staff Writer Gone from New Britain Stadium are the familiar black and red colors of the Rock Cats. In fact, no trace of the former AA team can be found anywhere. Instead, it has been replaced with the black and gold colors and logos of the new Atlantic League team the […]
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Journalist To Be Honored In Bristol On Sunday
By Nathan Cheatham Executive Editor A Bristol church will be hosting a concert this weekend in honor of longtime journalist Steve Majerus-Collins who quit the Bristol Press in December. The concert, “The Bill of Rights: Ten Amendments in Eight Motets”, will be performed by Wesleyan University’s Neely Bruce who wrote the composition. The concert will […]
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Low Income Housing Proposed For North Street
By Leslie Jacobs Staff Writer On Tuesday, Mayor Erin Stewart announced plans to reduce the number of homeless through a grant used to build 11 efficiency and one bedroom units in a three family building on North Street. The 11 units will include residential and common space and will implement green development strategies in the […]
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The Story of Kizer the Blue Devil
By Robert Held Staff Writer A lot of people know the Central Connecticut State University mascot as the Blue Devil, but not only does he have a name, he also has a few different people inside the costume that play him. Officially introduced in 2011, Central’s mascot did not have a name at first. The […]
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Bees Sign Several Connecticut Natives
By Robert Held Staff Writer. The New Britain Bees do not start their season until April 21st, however that has not stopped the team from signing plenty of former Major League talent, a lot of which comes from Connecticut. On April 4th the Bees announced the signings of four pitchers, Josh Outman, Eric Fornataro, Josh […]
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Les Is More: How To Deal With Unwanted Paper
By Leslie Jacobs Columnist One person piles it up, another tosses it in a drawer, and a third person sticks in a bag. What is the point of this? There are many ways to organize paper but none of the above are the correct way. Motivation, passion whatever you call […]
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Youth Theater Brings Enrichment To New Britain
By Olivia Jablonski, Managing Editor Theater can encourage the young minds of children and adolescents by giving them the ability to think creatively of bright ideas and to collaborate with one another on teamwork. It can also foster self-confidence and their self-esteem, and also develop social and academic skills through their involvement in a program […]
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Pro Soccer Team Kicks Off in New Britain
By Robert Held Staff Writer New Britain not only has a new minor league baseball team in the Bees, but has also added a new professional soccer team called Connecticut United Football Club to the city. New Britain has not had a professional soccer team since the Connecticut Wolves left in 2002. “This is a […]
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Trifle Is A Treat During Barbecue Season
By Charlotte Ayres Contributing Writer Memorial day is just around the block and with that comes barbecue season. When everyone is expected to bring something it can be difficult to find the perfect dish. One dessert that is unique enough to grab everyone’s attention at the party, but simple enough to put together last minute, […]