07 August, 2026

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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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Upcoming Community Event Seeks to Ignite Hope for Mental Health and Recovery in New Britain

As challenges like substance use and housing struggles continue to affect members of the community, an upcoming event aims to offer support, resources, and the vital message that no one should have to face these hardships alone. “From Faith to Freedom: Igniting Hope in Mental Health & Recovery” will be held on Saturday, August 22, […]
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CT People’s Survival Programs: Coalition to Close Osborn Correctional Institution to Hold Rally

Opinion by CT People’s Survival Programs On Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM, the coalition Close Osborn Correctional Institution will hold a rally outside Osborn Correctional Institution (OCI), located in Somers, Connecticut, to demand the closure of the medium-security prison. Speakers will share statements from men currently incarcerated at OCI and highlight the ongoing health, […]

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Fagan League Holding Winter Clinics and Opening 2018 Baseball Registration

“Spring is almost here and baseball is back!” says the New Britain Fagan Cal Ripken Baseball League. Even with snow still falling, the Fagan League says it, “is excited and gearing up for the 2018 baseball season!” New Britain Fagan League is a non-profit, volunteer run baseball organization for children, ages four to twelve. The […]

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Easter “Eggstravaganza” at Hungerford Park Mar 31st

The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will hold anย Easter “Eggstravaganza” on March 31, 2018 to “welcome spring at Hungerford.” “Visit with our rabbits and hunt for Easter surprises,” says the Museum. The event will feature an egg hunt, ongoing from 10:30am to 12:30pm. “The number of eggs collected by each child will be […]

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Study Commissioned by City on Strip Mining Watershed Land Submitted to State

Lenard Engineering, Inc. has completed its report,ย done for the city administration of Republican Mayor Erin Stewart, as part of a process for the city to request that it be permitted to allow strip miningย on New Britain’s protected watershed lands by the Tilcon company. The study was presented to the state Water Planning Council and Council […]

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“Much Ado About Nothing” Opening at the Hole in the Wall Theater Mar 16th

The Hole in the Wall Theater will open its production of “Much Ado About Nothing” on March 16, 2018. Inย the Hole in the Wall Theaterโ€™s latest production of the classic play, the Theater presents a different interpretation of William Shakespeare’s work.ย In the adaption, by William Arnold, After a fight over the family cattle business, Don […]

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Statewide Democratic Candidates’ Forum to be Held in New Britain Mar 15th

A “Meet the Candidates Forum” will be will be held in New Britain on March 15th,ย allowing people to meet and ask questions of Democratic candidates running for statewide offices, such as governor. With the 2018 statewide elections drawing closer, candidates across the state from both parties are testing the waters and building campaign organizations in […]

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North Oak NRZ Elects 2018 Officers Amid Growing Neighborhood Activism

Based on reporting by Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr. The North Oak NRZ met on February 26th to elect its officers for 2018, with new leaders joining existing leaders in the work that the NRZ does to advocate for the neighborhood. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) a community organization, formed under state law, that […]

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Award-Winning Author of “The New Jim Crow”, Michelle Alexander, to Speak at CCSU

Michelle Alexander, the award-winning author of the acclaimed book, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, will speak at an already-full event at Central Connecticut State University on February 28, 2018. The New Jim Crow is described as, a stunning account of the rebirth of a caste-like system in the United […]