05 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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The Hole in the Wall Theater is Vital to New Britain’s Art Scene

By Geoff Elterich Staff Writer Downtown New Britain generally isnโ€™t the first place one thinks of when discussing theater, but The Hole in the Wall Theater aims to challenge that notion. The small downtown theater has provided an outlet for theater aficionados in New Britain since 1972. What began as The Hole in the Wall […]

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CCSU Baseball Season Ends with 2-0 Loss to Fairleigh Dickinson

By Robert Held Staff Writer Central Connecticut State University saw their baseball season come to an end ย Friday afternoon. The Blue Devils in Norwich at Dodd Stadium, during the Northeast Conference Tournament with a score of 2-0 to the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights. The game ended with a bit of controversy. In the bottom of the […]

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CCSU Drops NEC Tournament Opener

By Robert Held Staff Writer The Central Connecticut State University, Baseball team lost their first game in the Northeast Conference Tournament.ย Despite being the visiting team, it felt like a home game for the Central Connecticut State University baseball team on Thursday. The game took place at Dodd Stadium, in Norwich, this was Central’s first game […]

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CCSU Pitcher Named NEC Player of the Week

By Robert Held Staff Writer Casey Brown is a senior, starting pitcher, on Central Connecticut State Universityโ€™s baseball team, and his final home start earned him a well deserved award. On Monday, Brown was named the Northeast Conference Pitcher of the Week, by the league office. Brown was recognized because he helped Central qualify for […]

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Connecticut Cabaret Theatre Features Several New Britain Residents

By Robert Held Staff Writer The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is located in Berlin, right next door to New Britain. Several of the shows preformed at the Cabaret Theatre feature actors or crew from New Britain. The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is currently in its 19th season. Currently playing every Friday and Saturday night until June 25th, […]

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Senator Gerratana Rises To The Challenge Of Re-election

By Nathan Cheatham Executive Editor   As the Presidential election sweeps the country, Connecticut towns are gearing up for state elections. Among those preparing for re-election is state Senator Terry Gerratana, who may be challenged for the seat by another Democrat in a possible August primary. Last month Gerratana announced her campaign for re-election to […]

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South Church โ€“ For The Heart of the City

By Geoff ElterichStaff Writer The words carved on the Arch Street wall of South Churchโ€™s Fellowship House, the former Sears and Roebuck building, is central to the identity of the church: โ€œIN THE HEART OF THE CITY โ€” FOR THE HEART OF THE CITY.โ€ It is a mantra the church has tried to embody since […]