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By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March…
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A proposal has been submitted to the New Britain City Council to increase a number…
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With a recent proposal submitted to the City Council to increase certain city fines, including…
Community News
Indivisible Farmington Valley says that it, “invites young adults aged 18-30 to enjoy a slice…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
The CT People’s Survival Programs (CT-PSP) and the Muslim Justice Center have announced an event, “Black History Iftar & Discussion: From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance.” An Iftar, organizers note, “is the evening meal during the month of Ramadan, when Muslims break their daily fast at sunset. Beyond nourishment, iftar is a sacred time […]
NAACP
By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March 4th from gunshot injuries sustained at the hands of a Hartford police officer during a mental health crisis. Famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, the state and local NAACP, Jones’ surviving family members, and a broad swath of Hartford’s community […]
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,…
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Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara…
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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A proposal has been submitted to the New Britain City Council to increase a number of city fines, and is to be presented at an upcoming Council committee public hearing and meeting in April The proposal seeks to revise six key sections of the New Britain Code of Ordinances to provide “increased penalties” for a […]
Indivisible Farmington Valley says that it, “invites young adults aged 18-30 to enjoy a slice of pizza and talk about issues that matter to you most.” “We want to converse about politics, listen to each other and talk about big and small actions you can take in your communities,” the organization says. The event is […]
With a recent proposal submitted to the City Council to increase certain city fines, including the one concerning when trash bins can be placed on the curb, now is a good time for the Council to bring a little more common sense to this quality-of-life ordinance – including making it easier on conscientious city residents. […]
Fri, Mar 20
7:45 am - 5:00 pm
CCSU Student Center
CT 1776: A Revolutionary Event – Connecticut Conference of America 250 at CCSU
105 Ella Grasso Boulevard
Fri, Mar 20
All Day
New Britain schools
Fri, Mar 20
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Time for Tots
20 High Street
Fri, Mar 20
11:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Animal Tales Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Fri, Mar 20
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Fri, Mar 20
2:30 pm
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Animal Tales Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Fri, Mar 20
6:30 pm
Diaspora Multicultural Society
Diaspora Society Hosting Prize Bingo Night – Luck of the Irish
90 John Street.
Fri, Mar 20
7:00 pm
The Repertory Theatre
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “Sordid Lives”
23 Norden Street
Fri, Mar 20
7:00 pm
CCSU Copernicus Hall
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free Shows About the Galilean Moons
1615 Stanley Street
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Annual Soul Food Festival to Be Held on August 18th
The 2018 annual New Britain Soul Food Festival will be held on Saturday, August 18th. The Festival, sponsored by the New Britain Black Democratic Club, is a much-awaited annual event, featuring traditional southern cuisine. On the menu for the 2018 Festival will be fried chicken, barbecued ribs, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, string beans, corn […]
Diaspora Announces Multicultural Festival to Be September 15th
The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced that it will be hosting its 2018 Multicultural Festival on September 15th. The Diaspora Society says that, “The festival will allow attendees to celebrate, participate in, and experience the rich diversity of our community’s populace.” There will be food, live performances, vendors and other attractions at the event. The Festival will […]
City Council Petition to Be Introduced on Allen Street Stop Sign
Ald. Emmanuel Sanchez (D-AL) is introducing a City Council petition for the city to consider restoring stop signs at the corner of Allen and Carlton Street. Sanchez’ petition, in the draft as submitted, says, “Please reinstall the stop signs at the corner of Allen St. and Carlton St. as there have been several car accidents […]
More Scenes from the 2018 Puerto Rican Festival
Filled with music, food and cultural celebration, the 2018 Puerto Rican Festival was an event enjoyed by many. Hundreds of people gathered on High Street in celebration of Puerto Rican culture and New Britain’s close cultural bond with Puerto Rico. Music filled the air and cultural celebration was everywhere. Vendors and local restaurants served delicious […]
North Oak NRZ Willow Street Park Celebration – Rescheduled to August 19th
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is presenting a Willow Street Park Celebration on Saturday, August 19, 2018. The NRZ says that the festival has free food, games, entertainment and music. Music will be provided by DJ Chino. The event will be at the Willow Street Park at 43 Willow Street. “Splash!” says the promotion for […]
2018 St. Joachim Parish Festival to be Aug 10th, 11th and 12th
The Saint Joachim Catholic Parish will hold its 2018 Annual Festival on August 10th, 11th and 12th. The large traditional community festival will be held on the grounds of St. Mary Church is located at 544 Main Street New Britain’s Saint Joachim Parish is a combination of the churches of Saint Mary and Saint Ann, which […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of July 23rd to July 29th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, July 23, 2018 to July 29th include: Mon, Jul 23 Mattabassett District Board Meeting 7:00pm to 8:00pm 245 Main Street, Cromwell Walnut Hill Park Summer Concert 7:00pm to 9:00pm Walnut Hill Park Tue, Jul 24 CANCELLED – Board of Finance and Taxation 6:00pm […]
Sights and Sounds at 2018 Festival Puertorriqueño de New Britain
Hundreds of people gathered on High Street for New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival, celebrating Puerto Rican culture and New Britain’s close cultural bond with Puerto Rico. Festive music filled the air, as people enjoyed live performances and conversation with friends. Delicious food was served. Refreshing drinks were served, as well. Visitors were able shop at […]
Orientation for First Year NBHS Students Aug 21st
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that an orientation will be held for first year students at New Britain High School in the 2018-2019 school year. The orientation program will be held on August 21, 2018 at NBHS. The program will run from 10:00am to 11:30am. At the orientation program, the school […]
Puerto Rican Festival to Be Celebrated Saturday, July 21st
New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival will be celebrated on Saturday, July 21st, all afternoon and into the evening. Puerto Rican Society of New Britain President Magaly de Jesus said, that the community, “this Saturday, July 21, 2018 will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the great Puerto Rican Festival of New Britain.” The theme of the 2018 […]