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Many council members will face primary challengers
Hector Diaz. Photo: Connecticut Post Bridgeport's City Council race is an example of "democracy at work," says the local newspaper....


City Council wants more say in downtown plans
Bridgeport City Council member Milta I. Feliciano, Democrat from 137th District, Bridgeport. Photo: Connecticut Post The Bridgeport...


Soulsa Sunset Cruise sets sail July 20
Well, here is what we know so far. Mark your calendars for July 20, and for the rain date of July 27. Because we love Soul and Salsa,...


3 days of celebration from the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County
Dancers in traditional costumes dance to salsa music on one of many floats during the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Park Avenue in...


GBLN’s Carolyn Gonzalez to be honored at PRPFC gala
Carolyn Gonzalez GBLN president Carolyn Gonzalez will receive the Community Leader Award at a banquet gala for the Puerto Rican Parade of...


Come to City Hall on Monday to fight the new parking meters
Photo: Connecticut Post The problematic new parking meters in Bridgeport's downtown have been a headache for everyone. They automatically...


United Way Annual Bridgeport Read Aloud: Volunteers Needed
You are invited to take a fabulous journey with the preschool students of Bridgeport! In April we celebrate the Week of the Young Child...


Grant Writing Course at Housatonic Community College
This course offers an overview of grant writing basics, including general guidelines, language, statement of need, cover letter,...


IICONN Presents a Panel Discussion: Refugees and America
Date/Time Thursday, April 27, 2017 5:30pm – 7:00pm Location Ferguson Library, Stamford CT 3rd Floor Auditorium One Public Library Plaza...


GBLN’s Puerto Rican Songbook concert back at the Bijou
Ricardo Reyes takes the stage at the 2016 Puerto Rican Songbook at Bridgeport's Bijou Theater. They return this April. Photo: Arroyo +...


3 performance workshops lead up to Puerto Rican Songbook’s return
Ricardo Reyes takes the stage at the 2016 Puerto Rican Songbook at Bridgeport's Bijou Theater. They return this April. Photo: Arroyo +...


Puerto Rican Songbook performance workshops coming up
And leading up to that, we offer three free music-and-conversation workshops to give our performance some context. Save the dates for...


Volunteers needed to count homeless population
Volunteers Lisa Bahadosingh and Cathy DiTuri, right, stop to check the map as they take part in the annual Point-in-Time count, which is...


Blood drive at Cesar Batalla School on Nov. 19
So prepare to roll up your sleeve at the next GBLN-sponsored blood drive, which is at Cesar Batalla School, 606 Howard Ave., Bridgeport....


Nov 1 last day to register as a Connecticut voter
Nov. 1 is the last day to register to vote online or in-person in Connecticut. Voters who want to register by mail must have their...


Get the GBLN Blast! (E-Blast, that is)
It's totally free and contains useful information, including job listings and upcoming events. Also, news updates selected for our...


St. Vincent’s College discount for Bridgeport school employees, parents
St. Vincent’s College is offering a 20 percent tuition discount to all Bridgeport Public School employees and parents of students in the...


An opportunity to support Bridgeport business
The Bridgeport community is thriving with passionate, motivated entrepreneurs, community leaders, artists, and business owners. We are...


Ortiz gives back, and pays tribute to his brother
Ben Ortiz poses for a photo with the piece of art he purchased when he was 13 years old. The painting by Don Miguel Pou, bottom, was sold...


It’s time to show the power of our vote!
GBLN is committed to registering eligible voters. Hispanic Heritage Month coincides with Connecticut's voter registration deadlines. So...
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