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By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March…
News
A proposal has been submitted to the New Britain City Council to increase a number…
Opinion
With a recent proposal submitted to the City Council to increase certain city fines, including…
Community News
Indivisible Farmington Valley says that it, “invites young adults aged 18-30 to enjoy a slice…
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…
Latest News and Opinion
A proposal has been submitted to the New Britain City Council to increase a number of city fines, and is to be presented at an upcoming Council committee public hearing and meeting in April The proposal seeks to revise six key sections of the New Britain Code of Ordinances to provide “increased penalties” for a […]
Indivisible Farmington Valley says that it, “invites young adults aged 18-30 to enjoy a slice of pizza and talk about issues that matter to you most.” “We want to converse about politics, listen to each other and talk about big and small actions you can take in your communities,” the organization says. The event is […]
With a recent proposal submitted to the City Council to increase certain city fines, including the one concerning when trash bins can be placed on the curb, now is a good time for the Council to bring a little more common sense to this quality-of-life ordinance – including making it easier on conscientious city residents. […]
Fri, Mar 20
7:45 am - 5:00 pm
CCSU Student Center
CT 1776: A Revolutionary Event – Connecticut Conference of America 250 at CCSU
105 Ella Grasso Boulevard
Fri, Mar 20
All Day
New Britain schools
Fri, Mar 20
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Time for Tots
20 High Street
Fri, Mar 20
11:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Animal Tales Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Fri, Mar 20
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Fri, Mar 20
2:30 pm
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Animal Tales Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Fri, Mar 20
6:30 pm
Diaspora Multicultural Society
Diaspora Society Hosting Prize Bingo Night – Luck of the Irish
90 John Street.
Fri, Mar 20
7:00 pm
The Repertory Theatre
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “Sordid Lives”
23 Norden Street
Fri, Mar 20
7:00 pm
CCSU Copernicus Hall
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free Shows About the Galilean Moons
1615 Stanley Street
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Activist Advocates for Allen St. Project, Iris Sanchez for 25th District
To: – Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-up, and Break Victims– Concerned Taxpayers and Residents– City, State, and Federal Officials ICYMI, click on the link below for more details…”The Top Stories of New Britain for 2025: The Allen St. Project.” VOTE… Iris Sanchez, January 6th, 2026, for the 25th District State House Of Representatives. As you […]
Early Voting Underway in 25th District Special Election.
Early voting will continue this weekend for voters in New Britain’s 25th Assembly District in the special election to fill the state representative seat left vacant following Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s recent election to the city’s top office. Election Day is Tuesday, January 6, 2026, when voters who have not yet voted by they will be […]
Happy New Year from the New Britain Progressive
Happy New Year from the New Britain Progressive. Best wishes for a healthy and happy 2026!
Top Stories of 2025
As we get ready to start 2026, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories the New Britain Progressive covered in 2025. Many of these stories span multiple articles covered in the New Britain Progressive, so many of the larger stories are represented by one article, here. With that, here are […]
Nas.Creatives Holding The Healing Stage: A Guided Meditation at Gallery 66
Nas.Creatives has announced that it is holding an event – The Healing Stage: A Guided Meditation at Gallery 66. Organizers say, This is not a performance — it’s a homecoming.A soft landing for the body, mind, and spirit. Join us on December 28th at Gallery 66 for an intimate guided meditation led by Ysanne, created […]
Happy Holidays from the New Britain Progressive
Merry Christmas from the New Britain Progressive! May the blessings of peace and goodwill be with you as you celebrate with family, loved ones and friends.
South Church Hosting Community Christmas Dinner
South Church has announced a Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. The event is on December 25, 2025 at 12:00pm. The Church says that the, “Community Christmas dinner w/ meals served at the church hall and delivered to Homebound New Britain Residents.” “Reservations for home deliveries, 860-223-3691 by noon on Tuesday, December 23rd,” event organizers […]