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A guide to Bridgeport’s very important Nov. 7 election
Bridgeporters vote. Photo: Connecticut Post On Tuesday, Nov. 7, residents will hit the polls and vote on City Council and Board of...


After showing success, HCC honored as a ‘Dream Leader’
HCC is named a "Dream Leader." Housatonic Community College in downtown Bridgeport has been named one of eight “Dream Leader” colleges...


Stratford residents raise $30k for Puerto Rico relief
Emilia Heavenstone, a student at Stratford Academy’s Johnson House, collects funds for Puerto Rico at Marnick’s Restaurant. Photo:...


‘Operation Zip-Loc’ collecting toiletries for Puerto Rico
Their goal is to gather 10,000 Zip-Loc travel-size toiletry bags, 12-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at Tony's Huntington Inn, 437 Huntington...


Puerto Rico Relief Center welcomes the displaced
A center to help Puerto Ricans arriving in Bridgeport from the island opens with a ribbon-cutting. Photo: Connecticut Post Bridgeport's...


Free medical care for those in need at Cesar Batalla School
With temperatures recently dropping from the 70s to the 40s, Bridgeport residents are invited to come in from the cold for much-needed...


Time running out fast to register as a voter
People eligible to vote have until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, to register online. They can also hand-deliver their applications to...


Unity March for Puerto Rico at the National Mall on Sunday, Nov. 19
It is a protest against laws, like the Jones Act, that raise prices in Puerto Rico by imposing restrictions on cargo ships. A meeting at...


Board of Education race is one to watch
Bridgeport's Board of Education will look very different after the Nov. 7 municipal election. That's because six board seats are open and...


Blood Drive sponsored by Batalla School’s talented and gifted students
The drive, organized by the Red Cross of Connecticut, is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED...


Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri at Quick Center
Eddie Pamieri in 2016. Photo: Paul Natkin/Getty Images Eddie Palmieri, the Puerto Rican Latin jazz legend and founder of Harlem River...


CT Loves PR: A restaurant initiative to help the island
By going out to eat, you can raise money for storm-battered Puerto Rico while enjoying cuisine inspired by the island. The weeklong...


Art studios bring the color back to Puerto Rico
Kre8art Studio in Monroe is hosting a canvas painting event that is being held simultaneously nationwide with over 20 other participating...


Latin rhythms of Arriba España! at the Klein
Arriba España! at the Klein Memorial Auditorium. The Klein Memorial Auditorium's October concert shouts out "Arriba España!" on Saturday,...


UB celebrates Hispanic Heritage with bands, Latin food
Cox Student Center at University of Bridgeport Two live Latin bands, WPKN Latin deejays and local Latin food are part of the fun when the...


At Sérgio Mendes concert, collecting for Hurricane Maria relief
Sergio Mendez in 2017. When you see Sérgio Mendes and Brasil 2017 you can help Hurricane Maria victims. With "ART, WINE AND DONATE!" the...


Cosmic Jibaros benefit for Puerto Rico at the Acoustic Sunday, Oct. 15
The Cosmic Jibaros. Photo: David Emond — with Daniel Torres, Obanilú Allende, Nathan Perez, Marcos Torres, David Emond, Chris Stanley and...


Stratford Hurricane Maria Fundraiser Saturday, Oct 14
The Stratford Hispanic Heritage Committee is seeking monetary donations to help the people of Puerto Rico, and dropoff locations are set...


Learn the ins and outs of being part of city politics
That's the big question many city residents are asking themselves these days. Several groups are organizing a forum to spell it out and...


Westport volunteer flies own plane in P.R. rescue mission
Westporter Paul Weismann brought supplies and took people back to Florida. Photo: Facebook/Paul Weismann Westport pilot Paul Weismann...
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