July 20, 2016 - New Britain Progressive Newspaper

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News

NRZ Plans Burger-flipping, Fry-dipping Community Fundraiser

July 20, 2016 admin0Tagged Community, Fundraiser, McDonald's, neighborhood, Neighborhood Revitalization Zone, New Britain, NRZ, safety

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 is a local, volunteer-based organization committed to […]

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Lifestyles

Local Author Releases New Book and Inspires Others

July 20, 2016 admin0Tagged a mother's pain, deivone tanksley, guilt and success, local author, New Britain, novel, pain

By Geoffrey Elterich Staff Writer Author and New Britain native Deivone M. Tanksley, Sr. is releasing his second novel, titled “Pain, Guilt, and Success.” He will be hosting a book release party on July 22nd at 201 Governor’s St. at 5 p.m. Born in Mount Pleasant in 1986, Deivone’s life story is one of turmoil […]