Community
Crowds Attend Porcher Flag Football Tournament
Crowds of residents gathered on a warm and cloudy Sunday for a back-to-school flag football tournament organized by mayor candidate Chris Porcher.
Armenian Festival to Be Held
Armenian music, food and culture will be celebrated in New Britain as the Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection holds its traditional Armenian Festival.
Which Park? The Answer
On August 11, 2019, the New Britain Progressive asked readers to guess in which of New Britain’s city parks photos were taken. New Britain has a variety of parks, with different features, from sports facilities to idyllic woods. The photos in the August 11th article taken were of woodland views, and that narrowed the results […]
Free Breakfast and Lunch for Kids at City Schools
The New Britain school district has announced that school breakfast and lunches are to be provided to students in the city’s schools at no charge.
Porcher to Hold Flag Football Tournament
In an unusual move for a mayoral candidate, Chris Porcher has announced that he is organizing a back-to-school flag football tournament.
2019 Dożynki Festival Coming Up
As the summer winds into its final weeks, New Britain is about to enjoy its traditional Polish Harvest Festival, the New Britain Dożynki.
Meetings and Events Aug 19th to 25th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, August 19, 2019 to Sunday, August 25th include the Dożynki Festival.
Festa Italiana Celebrates Italian Culture
Crowds came out to enjoy the community celebration of Italian culture and cuisine at the St. Ann’s Festa Italiana in New Britain.
Cookout to Support Progressive Action
Former State Senator Terry Gerratana and Dr. Frank Gerratana hosted the Twelfth Annual Backyard Barbecue in support of the Connecticut Citizen Action Group.
St. Ann’s Festa Italiana Tomorrow
Once again, New Britain has a community festival celebrating Italian culture, with the St. Ann’s Festa Italiana opening tomorrow.