04 September, 2026

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CCSU and New Britain Public Library to Host Screening of “TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing”

Central Connecticut State Universityโ€™s Division of Campus & Community Engagement is partnering with the New Britain Public Library for a special screening of TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, about artist and activist Toni Cade Bambara. Bambara, the Library says was, “an influential writer and cultural worker whose works helped define Black Arts […]
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Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Holding Wellbeing Workshop for Nonprofit Professionals

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) has announced that it is hosting an event, “for nonprofit professionals who spend their days supporting others,” to have, “an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of their work and dedicate a day to their own health, wellbeing, priorities, and goals.” The Foundation will host […]
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Commentary: Updated 8-30-26 Neighborhood Flooding Presentation #52

By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and the City and State responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority. To: -Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up, and Break Victims-Concerned Taxpayers and Residents-City, State, and Federal Officials For the record, this […]

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2018 Parks and Recreation Summer Employment Applications Being Accepted

The cold, ice and snow of winter may still be upon the people of New Britain, but, with the hot days of summer ahead, applications for 2018 summer employment with city Parks and Recreation are now being accepted. Parks and Recreation is seeking applicants for positions in: Aquatics, including pool managers, swim instructors and lifeguards. […]

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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 […]