New Britain

A woman has died after crashing into a building in New Britain on Friday night. Officers were called to the intersection of Grove Hill and Lake Street around 8:15 p.m. for a report of a crash. Once in the area, police said they determined a vehicle had hit a building. The female driver of the vehicle was reportedly found unresponsive….

People who live in the Allen Street area of New Britain continue to push for infrastructure upgrades. Residents have been dealing with flooding during major rainstorms for decades.

People who live in the Allen Street area of New Britain continue to push for infrastructure upgrades. Residents have been dealing with flooding during major rainstorms for decades, and while there is a plan in the works to fix the issue, the project hasn’t been fully funded yet. “The pipes are outdated, they’re too small, and they’re decaying. They’re...

One person was killed in a violent crash in New Britain Friday morning, according to police.

One person was killed in a violent crash in New Britain Friday morning, according to police. It happened around 1 a.m. at the intersection of Allen Street and Atlantic Street. A car slammed into a utility pole, killing the man who was driving, police said. The driver was the only one in the car. Images from the scene showed the…

Members of New Britain’s South Church are active on Christmas Day, giving their time and talents just as their congregation has been doing since. 1971

Members of South Church in New Britain were busy whipping up a delicious meal for their community. “I’m making potatoes, mixing some mashed potatoes,” said Kenneth Drake, who has been volunteering at this event for last six or seven years. The church has been feeding families on Christmas Day since 1971. “Yams, green beans, ham, and raisin sauce. Don’t forget...

Saturday marked Wreaths Across America Day, where millions of people placed wreaths on graves and memorials to honor our military heroes.

New Britain Police said they have arrested the suspects in the death of a 26-year-old man in September. Dante Sprouse, of New Britain, was killed on the morning of Sept. 12 on Kelsey Street. Police said officers responded to reports of a burglary and learned that there had been a crash leading to a disturbance where shots were fired, killing…

New Britain is offering free parking in parts of downtown for the holiday, according to Mayor Erin Stewart. Starting Dec. 16, the city will allow free two-hour parking at parking meters on Main Street, West Main Street, Arch Street, Broad Street, and those inside the Badolato parking garage. The Blogoslawski/Courthouse and Szczensy parking garages will still charge normal parking fees….

One person is in critical condition and another was hurt when they were hit by a car in New Britain Monday night. Police said they are looking for a silver sedan. 

A pedestrian is in critical condition and another is hurt after being hit by a car in New Britain Monday night. The police department said two people were struck by a car in the area of Broad Street and Booth Street around 6 p.m. A man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and is currently in critical condition….

The giving spirit is alive and well in New Britain. Faith and other community organizations are coming together to serve hundreds of meals to people in the community on Thanksgiving.

The giving spirit is alive and well in New Britain. Faith and other community organizations are coming together to serve hundreds of meals to people in the community on Thanksgiving. “I’m grateful for these people here who help me not experience the worst,” says Vivian Lehman, of Berlin. She’s celebrating Thanksgiving with hundreds of community members today, saying she’s...

13 deaths due to wrong way driving this year. 299 total deaths on the road this year.

Calls are growing louder for more funding for Connecticut State Colleges and Universities.  “Are we here to fight? ‘Yes’ and will we be back down? ‘No,’” advocates chanted.  That is the message university union leaders, faculty and students are sending to Gov. Ned Lamont and CSCU Chancellor Terrence Cheng.  “In terms of how Challenger Cheng is doing, I’m not...

Union leaders, school staff and students are voicing their concerns ahead of the upcoming Connecticut legislative session.

Wednesday’s exceptionally warm temperatures had many people taking the time to enjoy the outdoors.

Sen. Chris Murphy handedly beat Republican Matt Corey on election night, but his job is about to undergo changes with the landscape changing in Washington post-election.

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy has a post-Election Day message from his usual victory spot, Capitol Lunch in New Britain. “I feel like the luckiest guy in the world that I get to do this job for another six years,” Murphy said. He handedly beat Republican Matt Corey on election night. But his job is about to undergo changes with...