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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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The New Britain Public Library is hosting a music program by the New Haven Chinese…
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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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The New Britain Public Library is hosting a music program by the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative. The event is Saturday, November 14th from 2:00 – 3:00 in the Periodicals Room The Library says that, The New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative (NHCCC) is a community-based traditional Chinese music ensemble established in 2023. Since their debut, […]
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 […]
Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labor Lost” Presented by Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater is to perform Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labor Lost”, about, “what’s most important: one’s heart or one’s head.”
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Hosting Political Education Event on Colonialism and Puerto Rican Resistance
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is hosting a political education event featuring Aimee Loiselle, PhD, on Colonialism and Puerto Rican Resistance.
BOE Rejects Discussion of Changing “Indigenous Peoples Day” Back to “Columbus Day”
The New Britain Board of Education voted down a proposal to start consideration of a change of Indigenous Peoples Day back to Columbus Day.
Happening in New Britain Oct 3rd to 9th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, October 3, 2022 to Sunday, October 9th, include…
New Britain ROOTS Celebrates Growth At Annual “Garden Crawl”
by John McNamara New Britain ROOTS, the city’s urban agriculture and education program that started in 2013, shared its growth in schools and in the community at a well attended 4th annual Garden Crawl and Luncheon held at South Church on October 1st. A bus full of attendees visited Roosevelt School on the east side […]
Board of Education To Reconsider “Indigenous Peoples Day”
A Republican Board of Education member is reportedly proposing that the Board consider renaming Indigenous Peoples Day.
Four Organizations and Agencies to hold Open House Saturday at New East Side Location
NEW BRITAIN – Two community service organizations, a youth and family counseling center and an insurance agency will hold an Open House from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their new offices on Woodland Street on Saturday, October 1. The public is invited to the open house at 35 Woodland Street to learn more about […]
In Lieu of Early Voting CT Has AB Voting Option
The land of “steady habits” is one of four states without early voting but fear of COVID gives residents another way to vote without going to the polls in 2022 By John McNamara A pandemic-inspired change in CT’s Absentee Voting Law will be the closest residents will come to early voting in the November 8th […]
State League of Women Voters: Setting the Record Straight on Debates
It wasn’t that long ago, that … candidates eagerly awaited being invited to a League of Women Voters of Connecticut debate.
Prudence Crandall Center Holding Annual “Silent No More” Candlelight Vigil
The Prudence Crandall Center is planning its 2022 annual “Silent No More” Candlelight Vigil.
Happening in New Britain Sep 26th to Oct 2nd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, September 26, 2022 to Sunday, October 2nd, include…
New Britain ROOTS Holding 4th Annual Garden Crawl & Luncheon
“New Britain ROOTS will host the fundraiser on October 1, beginning at 11am at South Church,” New Britain ROOTS says, “which will feature school garden tours (via school bus), a farm-to-table lunch, and a silent auction that will feature locally made products. The money raised from the event will help support the City Growers, a youth apprenticeship program.”
New Britain ROOTS Holding 4th Annual Garden Crawl & Luncheon
“New Britain ROOTS will host the fundraiser on October 1, beginning at 11am at South Church,” New Britain ROOTS says, “which will feature school garden tours (via school bus), a farm-to-table lunch, and a silent auction that will feature locally made products. The money raised from the event will help support the City Growers, a youth apprenticeship program.”
National Voter Registration Day: LWV Signs Up New Voters At Library, Stop & Shop This Week
Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain chapter of the League of Women Voters (NBLWV) continued its voter registration drive on National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, September 20th at the New Britain Public Library on High Street where volunteers signed up patrons for the November 8th election and shared information on referenda questions to […]
National Voter Registration Day: LWV Signs Up New Voters At Library, Stop & Shop This Week
Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain chapter of the League of Women Voters (NBLWV) continued its voter registration drive on National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, September 20th at the New Britain Public Library on High Street where volunteers signed up patrons for the November 8th election and shared information on referenda questions to […]
Happening in New Britain Sep 19th to 25th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, September 19, 2022 to Sunday, September 25th, include…
Why Trump’s Party Rallies In New Britain
Mayor Stewart’s former campaign HQ is one of 20 “RNC Community Centers” in the nation where “Stop The Steal” workshops are occurring By John McNamara Ronna McDaniel, the national Republican Party’s Chairperson and Donald Trump sycophant, made her way to New Britain this week to blast not one Democrat but all Democrats as favoring “greed, communism, and […]
Lamont Comes to New Britain to Dedicate Hispanic Heritage Month
Gov. Ned Lamont and other dignitaries gathered at Criollisimo Restaurant in New Britain to dedicate Hispanic Heritage Month in the state.
