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By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution…
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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
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The New Britain NAACP has announced the 2026 Freedom Fund Dinner and is calling on…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must more closely regulate the Oxford Compressor Station…
Community Announcements
By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library will be held from August 29 – September 19 this year, on the Main floor of the library on 20 High Street in New Britain. It will be open during library hours (visit […]
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History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
Latest News and Opinion
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he will host the City’s first-ever New Britain Business 360, “a comprehensive business resource fair designed to connect local entrepreneurs and business owners directly with the tools, capital, guidance, and organizations available to help them grow.” Mayor Sanchez said that, “New Britain’s businesses are the backbone of our […]
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must more closely regulate the Oxford Compressor Station in light of the recent breakdown that resulted in a rapid release of methane gas. The public needs continued and close monitoring of all pollutants being emitted by this facility, so as to protect air quality and the health of […]
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “Total Solar Eclipses”
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “Total Solar Eclipses”.
CCSU Offers Summer “Tech It Out” Programs for Kids
“Does your middle- or high-school-age student need something to do for the rest of the summer?” Central Connecticut State University says. “The CCSU Office of Continuing Education can help! Register your student for the last session of our popular Tech it Out summer youth program from July 31 to Aug. 4.” “Technology is everywhere in […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Live Music With Rich Badowski
“Come to a live performance from local Connecticut artist Rich Badowski!,” the New Britain Public Library says.
The Black Matriarchs Series Exhibit on Display at New Britain Museum of American Art
The Black Matriarchs Series Exhibit is being shown at the New Britain Museum of American Art through December 31, 2023. Community leader J. Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward says that people can, “Enjoy viewing portraits of local New Britain, CT Black Matriarchs from the 1920’s through 1990’s who influenced the lives of New Britain’s Black youth (Laura Bellamy; […]
State School Aid to New Britain Up 56% Since 2012; Grant Will Reach $115.5 Million By 2025
“Flat Funding” Claim By Mayor Stewart Is Contradicted By The Actual Numbers By John McNamara The new state budget adopted last month brought increases in Educational Cost Sharing (ECS) funds to the New Britain School District over the next two years. The $11.9 million increase approved by the legislature and Governor will bring the total […]
Happening in New Britain July 17th to 23rd
Events and meetings in New Britain, from Monday, July 17, 2023 to Sunday, July 23rd, include, [MEC id=”33506″] New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to purchase […]
“Medical Marijuana Discussion with Higher Med” Planned at Britain Public Library
“Join us for a presentation about the health and wellness benefits of Medical Marijuana from Paulina Miklosz at Higher Med,” the New Britain Public Library says.
Your Water Bill: New Britain Pays Highest By Income To Mattabassett District
Census Data Shows Sewer Fees Take A Bigger Chunk Out of NB Residents’ Wallets Staff Reports| News Analysis NEW BRITAIN – The City Council received an annual budget report at its May 24th meeting from the Mattabassett District which shows how much the residents of each member city and town pay to the regional sewer […]
Diaspora Multicultural Society Hosting a “Salsa Day Party”
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting a “Salsa Day Party” event.
“Arf! Meow! Tweet!”, New Britain Public Library Hosting Pet Show
“Children, teens and adults can bring their pets—or just come and enjoy the animals”, the New Britain Public Library says about the Pet Show event it is hosting on July 20, 2023.
Teen Gaming at the New Britain Public Library Moving to a New Time
“Join us the third Wednesday of each month for our Teen Gaming” the New Britain Public Library says, noting that “Our Teen Gaming is moving to a new time!”
“Take Great Photos With Your Smartphone” Photography Lesson to be at the New Britain Museum of American Art
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a class, “for those interested in producing high-quality images with their smartphone cameras.”
“The Heavy Hitters” to Perform at Special Tuesday Summer Concert Series
“The Heavy Hitters” are to perform in a special Tuesday edition of Park’s and Recreation’s Summer Concert Series. The special performance is a reschedule of a previous date that was cancelled due to weather.
New Britain Events and Meetings, July 10th to 16th
In New Britain, from Monday, July 10, 2023 to Sunday, July 16th, events and meetings include… [MEC id=”33388″] New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to purchase […]
With Summer Mutual Aid Program, Racial Justice Coalition Works to Aid People in Neighborhoods
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is working to reach out to and empower people in neighborhoods with its Summer Mutual Aid Program. The program, continuing again this Summer, is being held at Willow Street Park and Mount Pleasant. The Coalition held kick off events at the two locations, July 1st at Mount Pleasant and […]
Council to Consider Replacing Sunday Newspaper Public Hearing Notices
The New Britain City Council is set to consider a proposal to eliminate the requirement for Sunday newspaper notices of public hearings. The proposal would leave a requirement for newspaper notices, but not require that it be on Sunday. Many people are familiar with newspapers appearing in print traditionally publishing extra large Sunday editions, containing […]
Study Ranks Personal “Wellbeing” of New Britain Residents Low
A regional study about the level of “wellbeing” in Greater Hartford communities identified New Britain residents as having an especially low rate of “personal wellbeing”. New Britain was found to have a far lower Personal Wellbeing Index score in 2021 than the state as a whole or the Greater Hartford region, according to the Greater […]
2023 Festa Italiana Planned
Festa Italiana organizers are planning the 2023 celebration of Italian culture, music and cuisine at New Britain’s Festa Italiana.
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “Aeschylus and His Oresteia”
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “Aeschylus and His Oresteia”.
New Britain Public Library Hosting “Author Talk” with Robert Markowitz on Writing Fiction
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an “Author Talk,” event with Robert Markowitz.