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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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Brings Comedy to Hole in the Wall.

By Sheridan Cyr Lifestyles Editor Dreams, faeries and puzzled mortals are visiting the Hole in the Wall theater in Kelly Mountzoure’s adaptation ofย A Midsummer Night’s Dreamย by William Shakespeare. The show will be running for the remainder of July and a few dates in the first week of August. The cast consists of fine-tuned actors and […]

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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 โ€œCommunity 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 isย 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 โ€œPain, Guilt, and Success.โ€ He will be hosting a book release party on July 22nd at 201 Governorโ€™s St. at 5 p.m. Born in Mount Pleasant in 1986, Deivoneโ€™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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Ways to Improve Police-Community Relations, When Tensions are Rising Nationwide.

By Cody DallaValle Unsolicitedย Op-Ed Why is it that police and the communities that they are assigned to protect sometimes have sour relationships? Obviously this question doesnโ€™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 […]

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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 […]