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“Simply Swing” at 2020 Walnut Hill Park Summer Music Series
The 2020 Summer Music Series is planned to continue to bring music to New Britain’s historic Walnut Hill Park with a concert by “Simply Swing”.
Youth Theater to Have Online Classes
The No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) has announced that it will be holding its class programming this summer online because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Davis Calls for Columbus Statue Removal
I am writing in support for the removal of New Britain’s Christopher Columbus statue and for action to be taken for the name changing of Columbus Boulevard.
Protest Calls for City to Remove Columbus Statue
Protesters held a demonstration and march calling for the swift removal by the city of the Christopher Columbus statue in New Britain.
New Britain American Art Museum to Re-Open
The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced that it is re-opening, with new policies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March to Call for Removal of Christopher Columbus Statue
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is organizing a march and call-in to the City Council, pressing for removal of the Christopher Columbus statue.
Happy 4th of July!
From our families to yours, the New Britain Progressive wishes you a happy and safe celebration of the Independence of the United States of America!
Republican Revisits Controversially Changed Affirmative Action Plan
In 2016, Ald. Kristian Rosado (R-2) proposed changes to the city’s Affirmative Action Plan that many considered “gutting” the existing plan.
Rainbow Over New Britain
Those with their eyes on the skies this evening in New Britain got a special treat in the form of a perfect rainbow as rain clouds were departing.
Black Ministerial Alliance Vision Against Racism and for Equality
We are witnessing an unprecedented movement in our country that is birthed from our fight against racism and hatred towards black and brown people, that has