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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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By Candyce Scott Something special is brewing! 💛 Join us on November 4th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, as we celebrate the opening of Candy Scott -Gorgy & Luis Malave Jr. Write To Rise Book Cafe with a ribbon-cutting ceremony! Thank you honorable Mayor Bobby Sanchez for your continued commitment to keep empowering educational […]
By South Church Mad Agnes is coming to South Church to perform on Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m. Who is Mad Agnes? It is a genre-bending trio of seasoned and talented musicians—Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones, and Mark Saunders—whose intricate harmonies, compelling songwriting and passionate delivery have established their fan base on two continents. In […]
By the NAACP New Britain Branch, The New Britain Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hereby issues its official notice to all members and the public regarding the upcoming 2027 biennial election of branch officers and executive committee members. In accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws for Units of […]
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Ward 4 City Council members, Ald Luz Ortiz-Luna (D-4) and Ald John McNamara (D-4) are…
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By Candyce Scott Something special is brewing! 💛 Join us on November 4th, from 11:00…
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Urban Farming: Ordinance Will Allow Reuse of Industrial and Retail Space for Indoor Growing By…
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By Joseph Wasserman We need to thank Representatives Hayes, Larson and DeLauro for their decision…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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By Joseph Wasserman We need to thank Representatives Hayes, Larson and DeLauro for their decision to cosponsor H. Res. 317. This resolution is designed to bring us back from the brink of nuclear war. President Trump’s threats to annihilate Iran, the discussion of the use of tactical nuclear weapons, the termination of all nuclear weapons […]
By Candyce Scott Something special is brewing! 💛 Join us on November 4th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, as we celebrate the opening of Candy Scott -Gorgy & Luis Malave Jr. Write To Rise Book Cafe with a ribbon-cutting ceremony! Thank you honorable Mayor Bobby Sanchez for your continued commitment to keep empowering educational […]
By South Church Mad Agnes is coming to South Church to perform on Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m. Who is Mad Agnes? It is a genre-bending trio of seasoned and talented musicians—Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones, and Mark Saunders—whose intricate harmonies, compelling songwriting and passionate delivery have established their fan base on two continents. In […]
City Commission on Persons With Disabilities Hosting “Walk and Roll” Ability Awareness Day in July, Celebrating the 33rd Anniversary of the ADA
The “Walk and Roll” Ability Awareness Day hosted by the City Commission on Persons With Disabilities is planned for July 26, 2023.
Happening in New Britain June 26th to July 2nd
From Monday June 26, 2023 to Sunday, July 2nd, events in New Britain, Connecticut include… [MEC id=”33128″] 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 advertisements […]
New Life II Recovery Community Center Celebrates First Anniversary
New Life II, led by Pastor Dana Smith and Pastor Evelyn Smith celebrated its first anniversary at its downtown Recovery Community Center at 117 West Main Street. New Life II points to its work as, “Connecticut’s first Black, faith based, peer-led recovery community center,” saying that it, “is involved in community re-entry from the prison […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Hosting Summer Mutual Aid Program
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is again hosting its Summer Mutual Aid Program in 2023. The program will be held at Willow Street Park and Mount Pleasant.
Jr Canes Hosting First Annual Golf Tournament
The New Britain Jr Canes is hosting its first annual Golf Tournament on June 30, 2023.
Rudewicz Evening of Polish Music to be Presented at CCSU
“The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut and the Polish Studies Program-the Rudewicz Evening of Polish Music along with the Department of Music at Central Connecticut State University present the 2023 Summer Concert Series,” CCSU says.
New Britain Public Library Holding Summer Reading Bash
New Britain Public Library holding a “Summer Reading Bash” on June 28, 2023, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Parks and Recreation Cancels 2023 New Britain Rose Garden Festival, Citing Inclement Weather
New Britain Parks and Recreation has announced that, “the 2023 Rose Garden Festival is canceled. We are super bummed, but the weather is not cooperating with us this year! We hope you can join us in 2024!”
City Council Approves Multiple Zoning Changes
Democrats’ Call For More Discussion On Citywide Changes Rejected Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – Despite Democratic Ald. Aram Ayalon’s attempts to slow the process, the 12 – 3 Republican City Council approved sweeping zoning changes proposed by the administration of Mayor Erin Stewart (R) at the June 14th Common Council meeting. A raft of changes […]
KNOW GOOD Holding Monthly Market at Anvil Place
“KNOW GOOD Market,” says that it, “is very excited to bring the feast to New Britain for a new market series in 2023. From May to November we’ll be popping up once a month at Anvil Place at 51 W. Main Street in New Britain with the same KNOW GOOD vibe.”
New Life II Celebrating Anniversary of Downtown Center
New Life II, led by Pastor Dana Smith and Pastor Evelyn Smith is celebrating its first anniversary at its downtown Recovery Community Center at 117 West Main Street.
Byron Jones Will Sponsor The 31st Annual Osgood Shootout This Summer
NFL Pro Bowler, UCONN Standout To Give Back To His Native City Staff Reports New Britain’s Byron Jones, a National Football League ( NFL) Pro Bowl cornerback and University of Connecticut standout, will sponsor the Annual Osgood Shootout in its 31st year, Coach and Tournament Director Darwin “Bubby” Shaw announced. “Byron Jones, informed me earlier […]
June 19th to 25th — Events and Meeting in New Britain
In New Britain, Connecticut, from Monday June 19, 2023 to Sunday, June 25th, events include Juneteenth and… [MEC id=”32983″] 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 […]
Hole in the Wall Theater Performing Eleanor Burgess’ “The Niceties”
Eleanor Burgess’ “The Niceties” is on stage at New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater, a play that the Theater says, “brings to mind the words ‘Power, Race, History, Privilege, Woke, Social Justice, Gender, and Perspective”. The Theater says that the play, “relevant to current events,” is a riveting two-person drama. At an elite East […]
City Public Works Holding Bike Rodeo Downtown
The City Public Works Department is hosting a Bike Rodeo on June 24, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm in Central Park.
Sportswear Retailer With New Britain Roots Is Closing All Stores
EBLENS: “Born in the streets of New Britain in 1949……” By John McNamara Eblen’s Streetwear and Sneakers, the Torrington-based sportswear retailer, is closing all of its stores in the coming weeks including its Main Street location in downtown New Britain where it began 74 years ago. Through the years Eblen’s grew into a modest-sized, multi-state […]
Commission Holds First Hearing On Rent Hike Complaints
By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The first of seven scheduled hearings in June by the Fair Rent Commission was held Tuesday, June 13th over rent increase complaints involving a West Main Street apartment complex. Anibal Garcia and Reina Torres, 34-year residents of an apartment at 923 West Main Street, are seeking relief from a […]
New Britain/No Boundaries Youth Theater Presenting “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
New Britain/No Boundaries Youth Theater is presenting “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.
State Rep. Gary Turco Hosts New Britain Office Hours
State Rep. Gary Turco, who represents the southeast corner of New Britain, is to hold office hours at the Alvarium Roasting Company on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Diaspora Multicultural Society Hosting “Paint Night”
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting a “Paint Night” event.