“Spark the Park” North-Oak Clean-Up
Continuing its active community organizing, the North-Oak NRZ is teaming up with EbLens for a “Spark the Park” springtime neighborhood clean up in April.
History Was Made and Continues at CCSU
Article by Rev. Brian K. Riley March 20, 2019 This evening at Central Connecticut State University, the naming ceremony of the Social Science Building took place. The building was named after Ebenezer D. Bassett. Mr. Bassett is an Alumnus, Distinguished Scholar, Civil Rights Leader, Humanitarian and Diplomat. He was the first African American to attend […]
Apparent Attempts to Censor the Progressive
Another attempt of dubious merit has been made to have content published on the New Britain Progressive disappear from the online world.
Meetings and Events Mar 18th to Mar 24th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Mon, Mar 18, 2019 to Sun, Mar 24th includes the dedication of Ebenezer Bassett Hall.
North-Oak NRZ to Hold March Meeting
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that it will hold its regular monthly meeting on March 28th.
NBHS Boys Basketball 2nd Place – Waterford Wins Final 63-56
The New Britain High School Boys basketball team are the second place Division II team in the state after first ranked Waterford won the Championship Game.
“In the Heights” Presented by NBHS
An all NBHS student cast will perform the award-winning musical “In the Heights,” which, NBHS says, “brings a slice of New York City to our stage.”
Blogoslawski Apparently Charged With DUI
Republican City Tax Collector Cheryl Blogoslawski appears to have been arrested by police for driving under the influence in Southington. The police blotter reported on March 15, 2019 by the Southington Observer noted that, “Cheryl Blogoslawski, 54, of 34 Edbert Dr., New Britain, was charged with driving under the influence.” The alleged incident occurred on […]
“Moon Over Buffalo” Opening at Connecticut Theater Company
The Connecticut Theater Company will open its production of Ken Ludwig’s comic play “Moon Over Buffalo,” about a actor-couple trying to return to stardom.
State of the City
While Republican Mayor Erin Stewart reports on the state of the city in her sixth year in office, key data still shows New Britain being behind.