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New Britain Little League Announces Tryouts
The New Britain Little League has announced tryouts for its upcoming season. “Baseball Majors/Minors Division Only,” the Little League says. “All players must be registered prior.” The League says, “Majors Date: 3/11/24 Ages 10-12. Minors Date: 3/12/24 Ages 7-9. Doors Open at 6:15pm,” at the DiLoreto School gym. Registration is available, the League says, at […]
Thanks to Everyone Celebrating Black History Month in New Britain Throughout February
The New Britain Progressive offers its warmest thanks to everyone in the New Britain community who have been celebrating Black History Month in New Britain. The celebration is important, not just for remembering the central roles African-Americans have played in so much of the history, learning and culture of the United States, but also as […]
Reader Responds to Letter on Town Committee Primary; Supports Lopes/Sanchez Slates
By Sammy Villanueva It is not often that one reads something so inaccurate and disconnected from reality that it requires a clear and direct response. However, Jacob Pudlin’s misguided diatribe in the New Britain Progressive (“‘Did A Slate Of Candidates Forget What They Were Running For?’ Democratic Candidate Asks“, February 9, 2024) requires just such […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Feb 26th to Mar 3rd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 3, 2024 include,
The City of New Britain Celebrates Black History Month
Congresswoman Jahanna Hayes Joins the City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities in Honoring Nine Prominent Black Residents By Jessica Angelo-Julien, MBA, JPChair, New Britain Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities On February 22nd nine prominent black residents were recognized for their contributions to the city. It is important to acknowledge the work done by […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Shows on “Invisible Light”
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting shows on “Invisible Light”. “We’ve all seen a rainbow,” says the Planetarium, “but there is a lot more in space than can be seen in visible light. Both space and Earth-based telescopes are used to reveal the cosmos not directly viewed with our eyes. “Come to our […]
“An Evening of Motown” with Theresa Wright at New Britain Museum of American Art’s March First Friday
“An Evening of Motown” with Theresa Wright is to be presented by the New Britain Museum of American Art at its popular First Friday event. “Enjoy the smooth sounds of Motown and Disco with singer/songwriter Theresa Wright,” the Museum says. It’s March 2024 First Friday event is March 1st, starting at 5:30pm. The Museum says […]
New Britain NAACP to Host Pasta Dinner Fundraiser and Membership Event
Saying, “There are so many pasta-bilities when you get involved in your community,” the NAACP New Britain Branch is planning a pasta dinner fundraiser and membership event. The event is to be Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church. The event is $40 for pasta dinner and NAACP membership, […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Feb 19th to 25th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, February 25, 2024 include,
Watershed: New Britain’s 1989 Mayoral Campaign
The Municipal Campaign That Changed New Britain Politics For A Generation Introduction to Part 3 In 1989, Donald DeFronzo became New Britain’s 34th Mayor ending the late William (Billy Mac) McNamara’s six terms as the city’s top elected official, a modern-day record not matched until last November when Mayor Erin Stewart won a sixth, two-year […]