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Racial Justice Coalition Questions Sanchez Budget Proposal

By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchezโ€™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 […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Honors New Britain Mentor and Parent

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 […]

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OIC and ParaDYM Academy to Present โ€œDay of Tearsโ€ for Black History Month on Mar 3rd

Continuing the celebration of Black History Month on March 3rd,ย OIC of New Britain and Paradym Plus Academy will present a stage adaptation of Julius Lesterโ€™s book, โ€œDay of Tears.โ€ The event will be at 4:00pm onย March 3, 2018, at OIC, located at at 114 North Street. “Day of Tears” is a novel in dialogue by […]

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NBHS Basketball and Volleyball Coaches Honored

Two New Britain High School coaches have been the recognized recently for their sporting accomplishments,ย Kurt Reis, New Britain High School Boys Basketball Coach, andย Michelle Abraham, New Britain High School Girlsโ€™ Volleyball Coach. Abraham has been named one of eight finalists for theย  National Coach of the Year Award from the National High School Athletic Coaches […]

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TRIAD Pancake Breakfast to Benefit “Senior Prom” Mar 18th

The New Britain TRIAD program will have a pancake breakfast March 18, 2018, to support TRIAD’s annual “Senior Prom.” The breakfast will be held from 8:00am to 11:00am at the New Britain Senior Center. The Senior Center is at 55 Pearl Street. Eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, orange juice, coffee and, of course, pancakes, will […]

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Discussion About Economic Self-Empowerment of African-American Women – Kicking Off Black History Month

The Mary McLeod Bethune Club kicked off Black History Month with a discussion by Dr. Evelyn Phillips about African American women who overcame racist and sexist oppression, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, to build economic vitality in the African American community out of the beauty products industry. Professor Evelyn Phillips, PhD., isย Co-Director […]

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Borinquen Bakery Honored by State and Local Legislators on Anniversary

Theย owners and staff of the Borinquen Bakery were recognized by state and local legislators on February 1st, 2018 in celebration of sixteen years as a thriving business in the city and the one year anniversary at its new location on Arch Street. State Senator Terry Gerratana (D-6) and State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25),ย together with City […]

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HALS Student Wins Les Paul Legacy National Music Invention Contest

Topping entries from around the nation, HALS Middle School student Alice Bidoae has been named the winner of the VH1 Save the Music Foundationโ€™s national Les Paul Legacy Contest. As a result of Bidoae’s award, HALS’ music program will receive a Les Paul Epiphone Electric Guitar and Amplifier. The Les Paul Foundation says that, The […]

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St. Joachim Parish to Hold Winter Clothing Items Drive Feb 5th

Theย St. Joachim Catholic Parish will be holding a “Warm Me Up” collection drive to be held on February 5, 2018. The Parish says that the RCIA collection drive is, “To serve others by providing them what they need this winter season to stay warm,” inspiring people with the words of Acts20:35 “I have shown you […]

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Black History Month Dinner Program at Diaspora Multicultural Society Feb 17th

Diaspora Multicultural Society will host an American (Black) History Dinner Program on February 17, 2018. The Diaspora Society says, “Join us for a celebration of history and culture. We will have a nice dinner and a program that, in usual Diaspora fashion, will not disappoint.” The Black History Month program will begin at 6:00pm. The […]

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Youth Museum Valentines Day Parties Feb 9th and 10th

The New Britain Youth Museum and the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park are holding Valentines Day parties in early February, 2018. On Friday, February 9th, theย New Britain Youth Museum will hold its second annual Valentines Day Party. The Museum says that it is a free event. The Museum says, “Drop in between 1:00-3:30.” […]

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New Britain Pride to Hold City of Pride Launch Party Feb 23rd

New Britain Pride has announced theย City of Pride Launch Party to kick-off its โ€œCity of Pride Initiativeโ€. The Launch Party fundraising event will heldย February 23, 2018, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at theย Back Nine Tavern. New Britain Pride says that it, “was formed in August 2017 as a nonpartisan organization whose goal is to spread understanding […]