News
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) joined with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez…
Community News
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced availability of the 2026 New Britain Arts…
Opinion
By Joe Wasserman Members of Back from the Brink CT carried a poster into the…
News Analysis
The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayor’s proposed budget…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s proposed FY27 budget, stating clearly that it reduces overall education funding while failing to meaningfully invest in libraries and community services. Despite public claims of increased support for schools, the full budget shows […]
Community Announcements
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) honored two New Britain residents during its annual Big Night celebration this Saturday, recognizing Big Sister Alex Steel as the 2026 Big of the Year and Jessica Mercado as the 2026 Parent Partner of the Year. Both were celebrated […]
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
Schools
As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
Flooding Series
Updated 1-30-26 Presentation #50: This revised record shares the current status of our neighborhood’s storm,…
Latest News and Opinion
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced availability of the 2026 New Britain Arts and Cultural Organizations (NBACO) State-Funded Grant Program. The City says that the program, made possible through the Connecticut Office of the Arts’ Directed Local Funds Grant, administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, “is designed to support […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez and the City of New Britain have announced the 2026 Annual Memorial Day Parade, honoring New Britain’s, longstanding tradition honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.” “Memorial Day is a time for our community to come together in remembrance and gratitude for the brave men and women who […]
The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayor’s proposed budget for the July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. City departments under the jurisdiction of the Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee (PZH) will be reviewed Tuesday, May 5. The Administration, Finance, Law and Public Services Committee (AFLPS) will continue the review on […]
Fri, May 8
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Time for Tots
20 High Street
Fri, May 8
11:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Animal Tales Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Fri, May 8
2:30 pm
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Animal Tales Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Fri, May 8
4:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
NBMAA New Britain Family Night
56 Lexington Street
Fri, May 8
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
NBHS
NBHS Music Department Presents “Back on Stage” Vol V
110 Mill Street
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NAACP New Britain Branch To Hold Elections
The NAACP New Britain Branch #2006 is hold elections on Saturday, December 17, 2022 for officers, committee chairs and board members. The election is among people who are members of the NAACP, who are to receive notification by email of how to cast their ballots online. The voting to be begin at 9:00am and continue […]
Trinity-On-Main Hosting TubaChristmas Concert
The music of tubas will once again celebrate the season, as the eighth annual New Britain TubaChristmas is to be performed. Once again, New Britain will join other cities across the country and world for the annual event. “The Tubas return to Trinity On Main for the annual free concert,” Trinity-On-Main says. The New Britain […]
“Proof” to be Performed by Hole in the Wall Theater
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is to perform David Auburn’s play “Proof”, calling it, “a passionate, intelligent story about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius, and the power of love.” In the play, the Theater says, “Catherine has inherited her late father’s mathematical brilliance, but she is haunted by the fear that […]
Happening in New Britain Nov 28th to Dec 4th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 28, 2022 to Sunday, December 4th, include… Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free to visit […]
“A Christmas Carol” to be Performed by Connecticut Theatre Company
New Britain’s Connecticut Theatre Company is to perform a theatrical production of Charles Dickens’ classic tale “A Christmas Carol.” The Theatre says, in the traditionally told holiday story, “Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others.” But thanks to the guidance of three […]
North/Oak NRZ Turkey Drive Helps Families At Thanksgiving
Group Holds Meeting To “Re-Brand” For 2023 Organizing Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – Resident leaders of the North/Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) held a “rebranding” meeting on November 17th at the Howey House on North Street to plan outreach activities that will engage more neighbors in 2023. Led by NRZ President Manny Sandoval, participants discussed […]
Happy Thanksgiving from the New Britain Progressive
The New Britain Progressive wishes you a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving Day. From our families to yours, we hope that your day is filled with the joy of time with family and friends. Many of us have many things to be thankful for, all of which, of course, are reminders of what so many others, […]
Black Ministers Alliance and New Britain Police Hosting Thanksgiving Feast for Those in Need
The New Britain Black Ministers Alliance and the city Police are working together to organize a Thanksgiving Feast for people in need. New Britain Police have been collecting donations from people to support the event. Event organizers say that, “meals are takeout only,” though event organizers say that deliveries will be made, as well. The […]
Happening in New Britain Nov 21st to 27th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 21, 2022 to Sunday, November 27th, include… Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free to visit […]
Attorney Bill Rivera Is First Hispanic Elected To Probate Court
Democrat Reverses 2021 Special Election Loss To Republican Mike Carrier By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Attorney Bill Rivera, a Common Council Majority Leader in the 1990s, won a close race for Judge of Probate in the November 8th state election and is believed to be the first person of Hispanic heritage elected to office […]