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New Britain’s Tie to USA Men’s Basketball Olympic Team
By Robert Held Staff Writer Several of the city’s residents might be unaware that one of the most recognizable and well known teams at this year’s summer Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro, has a tie to New Britain. Tom Thibodeau, born and raised in New Britain, has worked his way into becoming an assistant coach […]
Common Council Votes to Sell Well Despite Protests
By Larry Clark Copy Editor On Wednesday, August 10, the New Britain Common Council voted to allow the Mayor to go into negotiations for the sale of the Patton Brook Well, despite the protest outside Town Hall before the Common Council meeting and multiple town members who spoke against selling the water asset. The vote […]
NBMAA’s Pop-Up Bar Cures Your Mid-Week Blues
By Sheridan Cyr and Olivia Jablonski Lifestyles and Managing Editors Respectively During July and August, the New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA), located at 56 Lexington Ave., hosts a pop-up bar event every Thursday evening featuring a drink based on one of the works of art from the museum. The event is catered by […]
What’s Behind New Britain’s Upcoming “Pol-Uki” Festival?
By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor New Britain is famous for holding Polish festivals since the city has an authentic side for Polish people in Little Poland. But aside from just celebrating Polish culture and heritage, there will be a combination of both Polish and Ukrainian in a festival called “Pol-Uki” which is hosted by a […]
NRZ Plans Burger-flipping, Fry-dipping Community Fundraiser
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 […]
PokemonGO in New Britain: Where to GO
By Larry Clark Copy Editor As PokemonGO sweeps the nation, cities and businesses are recognizing the potential for this game to increase their draw, even New Britain. In fact, not only millennials are playing, but kids of all ages, and even parents are excited about the game. PokemonGO is an “Augmented Reality” or AR game […]
Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program Begins!
By Geoff Elterich Staff Writer The Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program (SYELP) begins this week in New Britain. SYELP is a work and learn experience designed for 8th-12th graders that runs for 5-6 weeks in July and August. In New Britain, four organizations help run SYELP: Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain (OIC); Greater […]
Senator Anders Impresses Little Poland
By Larry Clark Copy Editor It was a hot afternoon on Wednesday as Anna Maria Anders, Senator for the Polish government, toured the Broad St. section of Little Poland. Anders spent the full day in New Britain, leaving a positive impression on those she met. “She is a very warm person, well spoken and an […]
Fourth of July Fireworks Around the Corner
By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor Summer is all about relaxing and having a good time. The anticipation is rising as New Britain prepares for its Fourth of July weekend and its music series, which starts on Wednesday, July 6. Starting with the Fourth of July, the New Britain Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting […]
Polish Senator to Visit Little Poland.
By Lawrence Clark Copy Editor Polish Senator Anna Anders will be visiting New Britain and specifically Little Poland on Wednesday June 29th. Anders will be stopping by the Polish American Foundation at 4 p.m. and General J. Haller Post at 7 p.m. to meet with the public. “New Britain has one of the largest Polish […]