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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CCSU Volleyball Team Holding School Supplies Drive for Smalley Academy Feb 24th

The Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Volleyball Team is holding a school supplies drive to benefit the students at the Smalley Academy elementary school. “The volleyball team is collecting the school supplies in an effort to help replenish supplies at Smalley Academy and make the school year easier for the students and teachers,” says a […]

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Grants Announced to Support Nonprofit Hurricane Maria Relocation Efforts

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) and the American Savings Foundationย have announced that applications are being accepted from non-profit organizations to aid their efforts to assist people who were displaced by Hurricane Maria. The foundations worked together to create the Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico Relief Fund and have announced that the Fund has […]

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North Oak NRZ to Elect Officers at Feb 26th Meeting

Theย North Oak NRZย (Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) will hold elections for its officer positions at its upcoming meeting onย February 26, 2018. The meeting is to be held at Right Now Ministries at the Four Star Plaza at 224 Allen Street. The positions to be elected are President, Vice-President, Secretary and the chairs of the Community Development, Human […]

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Stewart-Trump Meeting Sparks Ire Among New Britain Residents and Renewed Questions

Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s meeting with fellow Republican, President Donald Trump, has drawn the ire among New Britain residents and questions about her sincerity in distancing herself from the widely reviled Republican President. Stewart visited Trump on February 14, 2018, CTMirror reported, “to publicize tax incentives available to investors in struggling communities designated as Opportunity […]

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“Build a Better Block” Meetings to Be Held for Arch Street and East Side Neighborhoods

Two “Build a Better Block” meetings are planned, on February 24, 2018, for the East Side neighborhood and February 26th, for the Arch Area neighborhood. Theย Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that there will be aย planning meeting for the Build a Better Block event to be held in June 2018ย on Arch Street between […]

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Black Ministerial Alliance and NAACP to Hold Black History Month Worship Service, Feb 18th

The New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance and the NAACP New Britain Branch willย be celebrating Black History Month with an Afternoon Worship Service on Sunday, February 18, 2018. The Preacher of the Hour for the service will be the Rev. Gervais Barger, the Pastor of Peace Missionary Ministries. The Service will be held at the Historic […]

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NBHS Parentsโ€™ Music Association Gala to be March 3rd.

The New Britain High School Parentsโ€™ Music Association will host its Fourth Annual โ€œGala of Great Food and Great Musicโ€ on March 3, 2018. The event is to raise money for the NBHS Music Department. The school district says that, “Proceeds from the gala will be used to purchase new custom costumes for the Madrigal […]

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Holy Cross Church Bazaar and Carnival Planned for July 12th to 14th

City Council President Pro-Tempore Ald. Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL) and Council Majority Leader, Ald.ย Carlo Carlozzi, Jr. (D-5) have introduced a resolution to authorize a license for Holy Cross Church to hold aย bazaar/carnival. Theย Bazaar and Carnivalย is planned to take place from July 12, 2018 to July 14, 2018. The event is planned toย be held at 221 Farmington […]