Veterans receive quilts in ceremony Sunday
Quilts of Valor presented quilts to veterans at the World War II Legacy Foundation’s “End of World War” event last Sunday, Sept. 17 in East Hartford. World War II veterans…
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Rally prior to city council meeting addresses wide ranging issues aligned with racism and seeks united front against white supremacy
By David Fortier Figuring out how to help address racial issues was a general theme among participants in a rally outside the Board of Education prior to the city council…
The lantern tour of West Cemetery returns
Get ready, folks, the popular The West Cemetery Lantern Tour is returning on Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30! The tour times are 6 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 6:40 p.m.,…
Second community discussion at Rockwell Amphitheater covers wide range of issues on a rainy day
By David Fortier On a day when the sky never cleared but the rain stopped for a while, a small group of people gathered for another community discussion about diversity,…
Two anti-racism events, one Sunday and another prior to Tuesday’s City Council meeting, planned
By David Fortier Two separate events sponsored by local groups advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion against racism are scheduled in the next few days. Melina Floyd-Torres will lead a…
Local Democrats address recent white supremacist activity, criticize inaction from the mayor, seek action from mayor on several issues
By Jack Krampitz and David Fortier Members of the Bristol Democratic Party decried the growing incidents of hate speech in the city and criticized the administration of Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano…
Anti-racism rally held at site of white supremacist demonstration
By David Fortier A small crowd gathered in person and others joined the event via livestreaming to share their strong opposition to recent white supremacist activity in Bristol, the most…
Press conference to address racism
Recent white supremacist and racist activity within the city will be the subject of a press conference this afternoon at the site of the Infinite Hope mural on Riverside Avenue….
Inaugural DK Movement Cares 5K this Saturday
Local author Melissa Ramos will be signing copies of her new children’s book, “I Am Lincoln,” this Saturday as part of the inaugural DK Movement Cares 5K event, a fundraiser…
Bristol Public Library unveils new cafe
Library staff, friends, volunteers and community members gathered at the Bristol Public Library on Thursday to celebrate the opening of the Library Café. “I’m excited,” said library director Debbie Prozzo….