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How to Vote in CT’s 2022 elections AARP
Connecticut’s November general election ballot will let voters weigh in on a state constitutional amendment that would allow the...


Bridgeport DSSD 2022 Annual Meeting Recap
The Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District held its annual meeting of the membership on Wednesday, May 12th, at Housatonic...


GBLN VP Eddie Martinez makes the ’40 under Forty’ list for Fairfield County
Eddie Martinez. Photo: Connecticut Post Congratulations to GBLN Vice-President Eddie Martinez for making the Fairfield County Business...


Recovery Network inicia servicios de salud mental y de abuso de sustancias, en español
Recovery Network of Programs anuncia un Centro de Asesoramiento para el Empoderamiento de la Recuperación en 1549 Fairfield Ave,...


‘Sunny and inviting’ Puerto Rico makes Fodor’s Go List for 2019
La Placita in Puerto Rico is full of life. Photo: New York Times Calling the 2019 forecast "sunny and inviting," Fodor's Travel Guide...


Police in CT schools may contribute to more arrests for Latino students
Photo: Getty While the presence of police officers in Connecticut schools does not appear to contribute to a safer school climate or...


Puerto Ricans in Greater Bridgeport and throughout CT because of Hurricane Maria may still be eligib
This funding can be used to help stabilize housing through support such as rental assistance, security deposits, moving costs, utility...


Art show: CT photographer returns from Cuba with colorful images of the island
Joyce Pellegrino took numerous evocative photos of Cuba during a 2017 trip. Many of them are now on view at the Framemakers art gallery...


CT Job Center accepting applications for Community Health Worker
The Hispanic Health Council is interviewing for a Community Health Worker. When: Thursday March 7, 2019 10:00am – 12:00pm Where:...


Entrepreneurship in Our Community
A free networking event, "Entrepreneurship in Our Community," was postponed because of weather, and is now Thursday, March 7, from 6-8...


It’s official: Having a sister is good for you
Having a sister is scientifically proven to be beneficial. Photo: Getty Scientists confirmed that having a younger or older sister makes...


Volunteers needed for 2019 PIT homeless count
Volunteers Lisa Bahadosingh and Cathy DiTuri, right, stop to check the map as they take part in the annual Point-in-Time count in 2016....


Employers can’t ask your salary history in Connecticut. Read about this and other new laws for
Pay Equity Employers will be generally prohibited from asking or directing third parties to inquire about a prospective employee's wage...


Thank you for a wonderful 2018
The Greater Bridgeport Latino Network is grateful for everyone who supported us in 2018. Our volunteers, our partners, our sponsors and...


It’s easier to call the Connecticut DMV thanks to callback system
Getting through to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles is a little easier these days. A new technology, launched in May, gives...


Save your vocal cords for GBLN’s Parranda Pa’ Bridgeport
Our annual Parranda Pa' Bridgeport is coming up fast! Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, Dec. 18. What's a Parranda? Here's how it...


Task force will help new CT governor find Latino talent
Rep. Chris Soto, D-New London, announced a new focus on finding and bringing Latino talent into the incoming Ned Lamont administration....


5th annual GBLN-Red Cross Blood Drive at Batalla School this Saturday
The Fifth Annual GBLN and TAG Blood and Bone Marrow Registration Drive is Saturday, Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The drive is directed...


Robo-calls are at ‘epidemic levels’ during health open-enrollments
Photo: Getty "Anna" will not stop calling. She really, really wants to sell you health insurance. What a lot of consumers really, really...


Scrapbookers led by 10-year-old girl brighten Bridgeport Hospital neonatal ICU
Taylor's scrapbooking skills are put to use at Bridgeport Hospital's NICU. Taylor looks healthy now, but when she was born 10 years ago,...
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