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Early voting for the August 11 State and Federal Primaries has officially begun in New…
Community News
As challenges like substance use and housing struggles continue to affect members of the community,…
News Analysis
By Carol S. Austad, Ph.D The spotted lanternfly is no longer someone else’s problem. It…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
Opinion by CT People’s Survival Programs On Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM, the coalition…
Community Announcements
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
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 […]
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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
To: Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up and Break VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity, State, and Federal…
Latest News and Opinion
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, […]
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, […]
Sun, Aug 9
NBHS Gym
Sun, Aug 9
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Costco Wholesale
Sun, Aug 9
2:00 pm
The Repertory Theatre
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “Jesus Christ Superstar”
23 Norden Street
Sun, Aug 9
2:00 pm
Hole in the Wall Theater
“Belly: An American Love Story” at the Hole in the Wall Theater
116 Main Street
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Black Democratic Club Continues Voter Empowerment
By Tim O’Brien Columnist New Britain has a great need for dedicated advocates for voter empowerment. Our community has a very real history of voter suppression by those charged with operating our election process. That is why it is more important than ever that New Britain’s people remain highly organized to fight for their rights and […]
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Art Perry’s Fighting Spirit and Boundless Optimism Will Not Be Forgotten
By John McNamara Contributing Columnist Originally posted in NB Politicus Augusy 13, 2016 New Britain’s and SEIU’s Art Perry died this week after an extended and brave battle with cancer at the age of 63. I knew and will not forget Art as a union organizer of fighting spirit and boundless optimism through too many […]
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Back to School Savings: Tax-Free Week Began Today!
Rhona Cohen Executive Editor While kids are enjoying their last weeks of summer, parents are thinking about what their children will need to get ready for the school year. Back to school shopping can be expensive, but will be a little less so during Connecticut’s sales tax during “Sales Tax-Free Week”. Timed every year to coincide […]
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New Britain’s Tie to USA Men’s Basketball Olympic Team
By Robert Held Staff Writer Several of the city’s residents might be unaware that one of the most recognizable and well known teams at this year’s summer Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro, has a tie to New Britain. Tom Thibodeau, born and raised in New Britain, has worked his way into becoming an assistant coach […]
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A Delicious Ode to a Connecticut Icon
By Geoffrey Elterich Staff Writer The Featherweight. The TKO. The Jab. These are some of the delicious salads and sandwiches you’ll find at Willie Pep’s Corner Café. The names, and the café itself, are an homage to the legendary Hall of Fame boxer Guglielmo Papaleo, better known as Willie Pep. April Miller, Pep’s step-daughter, is […]
Common Council Votes to Sell Well Despite Protests
By Larry Clark Copy Editor On Wednesday, August 10, the New Britain Common Council voted to allow the Mayor to go into negotiations for the sale of the Patton Brook Well, despite the protest outside Town Hall before the Common Council meeting and multiple town members who spoke against selling the water asset. The vote […]
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NBMAA’s Pop-Up Bar Cures Your Mid-Week Blues
By Sheridan Cyr and Olivia Jablonski Lifestyles and Managing Editors Respectively During July and August, the New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA), located at 56 Lexington Ave., hosts a pop-up bar event every Thursday evening featuring a drink based on one of the works of art from the museum. The event is catered by […]
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Children’s Programs at the New Britain Library
By Geoffrey Elterich Staff Writer The Children’s Department of the New Britain Public Library remains one of the best places for children’s activities in the city. At the library’s Main Branch on High Street, the Children’s Department offers a large assortment of books, a variety of fun, educational events, and a quiet place for children and […]
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Basing Our Support of Democratic Candidates On the Company They Keep
By Rhona Cohen Opinion Editor There are two very consequential local democratic primaries happening in New Britain on August 9th. Local elections are hardly ever discussed anywhere in statewide media, which might lead folks to believe they are of no consequence. However, they have major and reverberating effects, both locally and nationally. New Britain […]
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What’s Behind New Britain’s Upcoming “Pol-Uki” Festival?
By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor New Britain is famous for holding Polish festivals since the city has an authentic side for Polish people in Little Poland. But aside from just celebrating Polish culture and heritage, there will be a combination of both Polish and Ukrainian in a festival called “Pol-Uki” which is hosted by a […]