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Youth Museum Family Membership Sale
The New Britain Youth Museum has announced a February sale on family museum memberships that provide a number of discounts and benefits.
NAACP and Black Democrats Host Education Town Hall
The NAACP New Britain Branch and the Black Democratic Club of New Britain opened the 2019 Black History Month with a Town Hall Meeting on education in New Britain. About seventy people attended the event, led by Michele Stewart Copes and a panel that included NAACP Education Chair Gerri Brown Springer, schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra, […]
Black History Month Begins in New Britain
As Black History Month 2019 begins on February 1st, organizations are planning events to honor African American history and plan for a better future.
Protest Held in Police Shooting Case
A demonstration was held at the New Britain Police HQ, protesting the Fairfield prosecutor’s decision to clear police officers in a 2017 shooting incident.
Ban on Retail Plastic Bags Proposed
“Paper or plastic?” would no longer be an option for carry-out bags in New Britain retailers under a proposal being considered by the City Council.
NAACP Plans Black History Month Town Hall Meetings
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP has announced that it will be hosting a series of Town Hall meetings for Black History Month in February.
North-Oak NRZ Announces January Meeting
The North-Oak NRZ, the neighborhood organization for the North and Oak Streets area, has announced that its monthly meeting will be will on January 31st.
Lopes Nominated by Working Families Party
State Representative Rick Lopes (D-24) has received the nomination of the Working Families Party for State Senate in the upcoming special election.
DeLandro to Receive 100 Women of Color Honors
Veronica DeLandro, who is District Director for Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-5), is to be honored in the Class of 2019 100 Women of Color.
Martin Luther King Corridors Initiative Announced
The Black Ministers Alliance and a coalition of other organizations have announced the creation of a Martin Luther King, Jr. Corridors Initiative.