27 July, 2026
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Honors New Britain Mentor and Parent

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 […]

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New Britain ‘Pop Up’ Rally Protests ICE Abuses, Killings in Maine and Texas

By John McNamara – nbpoliticus.com NEW BRITAIN โ€“ Thumbs up and honking of horns from motorists were frequent on Saturday afternoon, July 25th, at the corner of Corbin Avenue and West Main Street at a โ€œpop upโ€ protest organized by Indivisible Greater New Britain. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero were killed during Immigration […]
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Lamont and Sanchez Announce Safety and Security Upgrades for CTfastrak System

State and local leaders announced a comprehensive series of safety and infrastructure improvements for the CTfastrak bus rapid transit system on Thursday, aiming to boost security and rider confidence across the corridor. Governor Ned Lamont, joined by state transportation and public safety officials, as well as New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez, detailed the multi-pronged approach […]

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The City of New Britain Celebrates Black History Month

Congresswoman Jahanna Hayes Joins the City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities in Honoring Nine Prominent Black Residents By Jessica Angelo-Julien, MBA, JPChair, New Britain Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities On February 22nd nine prominent black residents were recognized for their contributions to the city.  It is important to acknowledge the work done by […]

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New Britain Council To Consider Reducing Restrictions Hitting the Homeless

The New Britain City Council’s Democratic majority members are proposing changes to city ordinances that have onerous impact on the homeless in the city. Homelessness, together with the high cost of housing, have been growing concerns, with rent and housing costs becoming unaffordable for many people. Ward 2 Council member, Ald. Lori McAdam (D-2), has […]

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“An Evening of Motown” with Theresa Wright at New Britain Museum of American Art’s March First Friday

“An Evening of Motown” with Theresa Wright is to be presented by the New Britain Museum of American Art at its popular First Friday event. “Enjoy the smooth sounds of Motown and Disco with singer/songwriter Theresa Wright,” the Museum says. It’s March 2024 First Friday event is March 1st, starting at 5:30pm. The Museum says […]

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Like, It’s Totally 80โ€™s Virtual Bingo at the New Britain Public Library

โ€œLike, totally mark your squares for a rad bingo,โ€ the New Britain Public Library says, โ€œAs if!โ€ The Library adds, There will be 3 rounds of bingo! Trivia link will be posted to our social media accounts the day of the event! The activity is Wednesday, February 28th starting at 7:00pm. The Library adds, โ€œRegister online, […]

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New Britain Council Committee Recommends Approval of Zone Change for Mount Pleasant Redevelopment

The New Britain City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee has approved a proposed rezoning of the Mount Pleasant area, ahead of the widely expected plan for redevelopment of the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. The redevelopment plan that the proposed zone change relates to calls for the demolition of the existing Mount Pleasant neighborhood and replacement with a new […]

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New Britain NAACP to Host Pasta Dinner Fundraiser and Membership Event

Saying, โ€œThere are so many pasta-bilities when you get involved in your community,โ€ the NAACP New Britain Branch is planning a pasta dinner fundraiser and membership event. The event is to be Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church. The event is $40 for pasta dinner and NAACP membership, […]