10 March, 2026

New Britain Racial Justice Coalition

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Local Organizations to Host Iftar Event – From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance

The CT Peopleโ€™s Survival Programs (CT-PSP) and the Muslim Justice Center have announced an event, โ€œBlack History Iftar & Discussion: From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance.โ€ 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

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Nine Bullets Too Many

By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven โ€œStevieโ€ 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, Jonesโ€™ surviving family members, and a broad swath of Hartfordโ€™s community […]

Schools

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Irish Parade, Taste of Ramadan Affirm New Britain as City of Immigrants, Diversity

By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived up to being known as a โ€œcity for all peopleโ€ with two annual faith and cultural celebrations In the morning the cityโ€™s contingent to the 54th Greater Hartford Saint Patrickโ€™s Day Parade organized by the Central Connecticut Irish Cultural Committee […]
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Nine Bullets Too Many

By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven โ€œStevieโ€ 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, Jonesโ€™ surviving family members, and a broad swath of Hartfordโ€™s community […]
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TRIAD Grand Breakfast Planned

New Britain Police say, Please join us in supporting our senior community while enjoying a morning of good food! Triadโ€™s Grand Breakfast is happening March 15th from 8AMโ€“11AM, and weโ€™d love to see you there!” “Triad,” New Britain Police say, “works to build strong partnerships between seniors and law enforcement by sharing important information to […]

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Irish Parade, Taste of Ramadan Affirm New Britain as City of Immigrants, Diversity

By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived up to being known as a โ€œcity for all peopleโ€ with two annual faith and cultural celebrations In the morning the cityโ€™s contingent to the 54th Greater Hartford Saint Patrickโ€™s Day Parade organized by the Central Connecticut Irish Cultural Committee […]

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Nine Bullets Too Many

By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven โ€œStevieโ€ 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, Jonesโ€™ surviving family members, and a broad swath of Hartfordโ€™s community […]

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TRIAD Grand Breakfast Planned

New Britain Police say, Please join us in supporting our senior community while enjoying a morning of good food! Triadโ€™s Grand Breakfast is happening March 15th from 8AMโ€“11AM, and weโ€™d love to see you there!” “Triad,” New Britain Police say, “works to build strong partnerships between seniors and law enforcement by sharing important information to […]

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Council to Hold Hearing on Charges Against Ald Smedley for Online Comments

The New Britain City Council has scheduled a special meeting and hearing to determine whether Ald Robert Smedley should be disciplined or removed from office following a series of online comments that the charges against him said appeared defamatory, dangerous, profane and โ€œdisgracefulโ€. This formal proceeding follows the Council’s approval of Resolution No. 37071 in […]

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New Britain Symphony Orchestra Presenting “A Time for Peace” Symphony Concert

The New Britain Symphony Orchestra says that it, “ushers in spring in this, its 76th year,” announcing that it is presenting “A Time for Peace” symphony concert. The Orchestra says that, Under the baton of Maestro Toshi Shimada, the NBSO welcomes the Farmington Valley Chorale, directed by Ellen Gilson Voth. The program includes Ralph Vaughan […]

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Stanleyโ€™s 183-Year Legacy Ends: Cost-Cutting and Closures

By John McNamara News of the end of the line for making Stanley tools in New Britain came early on February 26. By the afternoon Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) officially announced the closing of its Myrtle Street facility where up to 300 workers will lose their jobs later this year. The dominance of the […]

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New Britain Public Library Hosting End of Life Planning Program

The New Britain Public Library is hosting an End of Life Planning program with New Britain Memorial & Donald D Sagarino Funeral Home. The Library says, While we often plan for major life milestones like weddings, our children’s education, and retirement, many of us overlook the importance of preparing for the inevitable. Join AJ Albuquerque […]

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Local Organizations to Host Iftar Event – From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance

The CT Peopleโ€™s Survival Programs (CT-PSP) and the Muslim Justice Center have announced an event, โ€œBlack History Iftar & Discussion: From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance.โ€ 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 […]