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By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March…
News
The New Britain City Council has censured Ald Robert Smedley (R-4) because of a series…
Opinion
By Alderwoman Candyce Scott, I want to extend a Happy Ramadan to the Muslim community…
Community News
Friends of the New Britain Public Library are sponsoring a Pop-Up History and Biography Sale.…
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,…
Featured Journalism
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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Friends of the New Britain Public Library are sponsoring a Pop-Up History and Biography Sale. “Students of history, history buffs and anyone interested in learning how the past is an important pointer to the present have a unique opportunity to browse a huge selection of history – sorted by categories (e.g. Civil War, Middle East, […]
By Alderwoman Candyce Scott, I want to extend a Happy Ramadan to the Muslim community of New Britain during this holy month! I introduced the first Ramadan Resolution to the City of New Britain three years ago and was so happy to introduce this resolution again this year. This resolution means a lot to me […]
The following is the annual State-of-the-City address delivered by Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) at the March 11, 2026 City Council meeting: Good evening. I want to begin by thanking the members of the Common Council, our state legislative delegation, city employees, community leaders, and the residents of New Britain who make this city such a […]
Sat, Mar 14
10:00 am
Gallery 66
Gallery 66 Hosting “Let’s Talk Art”
66 West Main Street
Sat, Mar 14
10:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Wild Encounters Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Sat, Mar 14
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Chess Club at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Sat, Mar 14
7:00 pm
The Repertory Theatre
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “Sordid Lives”
23 Norden Street
Sat, Mar 14
8:00 pm
Hole in the Wall Theater
Hole in the Wall to Host Ceilidh – Old and New
116 Main Street
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Improving Equality and Justice in New Britain, Starting with Voting Rights
By Tim O’Brien Columnist As New Britain joined people nationwide in mourning the lives lost in senseless violent acts, the Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain led the way in bringing people in the community together in a “Community Prayer for Peace Service for those who lost their lives at the hands of Law Enforcement […]
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NRZ Plans Burger-flipping, Fry-dipping Community Fundraiser
By Sheridan Cyr The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) will host a fundraising event at McDonald’s in New Brite Plaza on Friday. Fifteen percent of sales made from 4 to 7 p.m. will go toward the NRZ’s continuous efforts to keep the area safe, clean and strong. The NRZ is a local, volunteer-based organization committed to […]
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Local Author Releases New Book and Inspires Others
By Geoffrey Elterich Staff Writer Author and New Britain native Deivone M. Tanksley, Sr. is releasing his second novel, titled “Pain, Guilt, and Success.” He will be hosting a book release party on July 22nd at 201 Governor’s St. at 5 p.m. Born in Mount Pleasant in 1986, Deivone’s life story is one of turmoil […]
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Local Weatherman is Accomplished American Ninja Warrior
By Robert Held Staff Writer Joe Moravsky maybe familiar to some New Britain residents for his weather forecast on News 12 covering Fairfield and parts of New Haven counties. However, other residents of New Britain and Connecticut towns are starting to get to know Moravsky from his phenomenal performances on the NBC show American Ninja […]
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CCSU’s Planetarium Show Leaves Viewers Starstruck
By Bruno Muraca Staff Writer While many find Saturday night to be a time to party or head to the theaters for a good movie, a crowd of people this past weekend had a different plan for entertainment. The Planetarium in Copernicus Hall at Central Connecticut State University was filled with people to see a […]
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Ways to Improve Police-Community Relations, When Tensions are Rising Nationwide.
By Cody DallaValle Unsolicited Op-Ed Why is it that police and the communities that they are assigned to protect sometimes have sour relationships? Obviously this question doesn’t have just one universal answer; the answer depends upon myriad variables such as quality and intelligence of officers, the mood of citizens, current events, distrust on both sides, and […]
The History of New Britain’s Polish Festivals
By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor International festivals have a rich meaning when it comes to celebrating the culture and heritage of a country such as Poland. For almost two decades, the city of New Britain has been known for throwing annual polish festivals for event goers from all over the state of Connecticut to attend. […]
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PokemonGO in New Britain: Where to GO
By Larry Clark Copy Editor As PokemonGO sweeps the nation, cities and businesses are recognizing the potential for this game to increase their draw, even New Britain. In fact, not only millennials are playing, but kids of all ages, and even parents are excited about the game. PokemonGO is an “Augmented Reality” or AR game […]
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The Secrets to a Successful Tag Sale
By Leslie Jacobs Staff Writer Did you ever look at photos in magazines and wonder where did the homeowners put all of the books, china, exercise equipment…“the clutter” in the house? Everything might be hidden away in another room, or maybe the homeowners got organized and had a tag sale and now are celebrating […]
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Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program Begins!
By Geoff Elterich Staff Writer The Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program (SYELP) begins this week in New Britain. SYELP is a work and learn experience designed for 8th-12th graders that runs for 5-6 weeks in July and August. In New Britain, four organizations help run SYELP: Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain (OIC); Greater […]