CCSU Department of Nursing Holding Free Health Screening
The Central Connecticut State University Department of Nursing says that it, “welcomes members of the Greater New Britain community and Central faculty, staff, and students for free blood pressure and health screenings at the Community Health Clinic at Copernicus Hall.”
Diaspora Multicultural Society Holding “Friendsgiving” Event
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting a “Friendsgiving” event.
Protestors March to Free Palestine
Despite the rain, demonstrators marched in downtown New Britain, calling to, “free Palestine.” “Free, free Palestine,” protesters chanted. “What do we want?” protesters asked, responding, “Justice!”. “By our millions, by our billions,” protesters chanted, “we are all Palestinian.” CNN has reported that, “Pro-Palestinian demonstrators across the globe took to the streets on Saturday to call […]
New Britain Happenings Oct 30th to Nov 5th
From Monday, October 30, 2023 to Sunday, November 5th, happenings in New Britain, Connecticut include, The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com. Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to purchase advertisements […]
Two Proposed Zone Changes Tabled Amid Owner Objections, Others Approved With Opposition
The owners of two properties subject to proposed zone changes objected to the changes, with one saying he did not receive a response from Ald. Robert Smedley (R-4), the Republicans’ Council leader, when he called to discuss the matter. The Council voted unanimously to table those two items, but approved three others, against the objections […]
Hundreds March for Justice in Protest for Katherine Colon
Hundreds of people marched and protested, calling for justice for Katherine M. Colon and accountability from city police and Mayor Erin Stewart (R). Colon died after being hit by a New Britain police car in September. Her family and community activists took to the streets to criticize a lack of information and accountability from city […]
“Rocky Horror Picture Show” Movie to be at Trinity-On-Main
Trinity-On-Main is inviting people to its presentation of, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
New Britain Public Library Launching New “Adventurers Club” for HeroQuest and Dungeons and Dragons
“New monthly gaming club starting this November!” the New Britain Public Library says. “Join us for monthly sessions of HeroQuest and Dungeons and Dragons! Seats are limited, please register online or by calling 860-224-3155 ext. 125.”
New Britain Museum of American Art November First Friday to Feature Locomotion
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to have live music from Locomotion at its First Friday event for November.
Halloween Season in New Britain
It is the Halloween season, and events are happening in the New Britain community in celebration. From the lighthearted to the creepy, culminating in treat or treating, or trunk or treating, the season promises to be a ghoulish good time. If you know of any other events happening for Halloween, or any other events, please […]