CCSU Journalism Students Cover Local Government In Spring Semester Class

Minimum Wage Increase, Economic Issues Are News Gathering Topics In JRN 336 By John McNamara Journalism students in the newswriting & reporting II class at Central Connecticut State University are on the government and public policy beat in the Spring semester of 2024. They are gathering information, interviewing local officials, attending a New Britain Common … Continue reading CCSU Journalism Students Cover Local Government In Spring Semester Class

Remembering Steve Horowitz: Losing One of “New Britain’s Best”

Dr. Steve Horowitz, 68, CCSU Psychology Professor and a former President of the New Britain Board of Education, died last December 18th after a brief, sudden illness. For Democrats and political activists in New Britain, Steve's passing meant the loss of a close friend and one of "New Britain's Best." You can be forgiven if … Continue reading Remembering Steve Horowitz: Losing One of “New Britain’s Best”

Looking Ahead: Stanley Quarter Park Makeover, New Playground Take Shape For Spring

The early days of Spring require all of us to practice social distancing and avoid gatherings in public places in the effort to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic.  But there are things to look forward to with warm weather ahead including a visit to the city's parks when it is safe to do … Continue reading Looking Ahead: Stanley Quarter Park Makeover, New Playground Take Shape For Spring

Remembering Bill Kerr, CCSU Politics Prof; Tribute Saturday, February 27th at New Britain Museum

A celebration of the life of Charles W. (Bill) Kerr, formerly of New Britain, will be held at the New Britain Museum of American Art on Saturday February 27, 2010, at 1 p.m. Kerr, 78, died on February 2, 2010 in his home at Sun City, Hilton Head, SC. A Missouri native, Kerr was a professor … Continue reading Remembering Bill Kerr, CCSU Politics Prof; Tribute Saturday, February 27th at New Britain Museum