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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...


Access Health CT Open Enrollment is Coming! Events Near You
It's almost time to enroll for 2018! Make sure you're ready to start shopping when Open Enrollment begins on November 1st. Why should you...


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...


M&T Bank Loan Subsidy Program
For a limited time, M&T Bank is offering loan subsidies to homebuyers that can provide thousands of dollars in downpayment, closing cost...


Eddie at 80: Eddie Palmieri at the Quick Center for the Arts
The Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County has been invited to collaborate with this event. Eddie at 80 celebrates Eddie Palmieri as he...


AARP CT Navigating the Job Search Interactive Seminar: Tips & Tools for Job Searching in the Di
Date/Time Wednesday, November 15, 2017 5:30pm - 8:30pm This interactive seminar focuses on the nuts and bolts of job searching in the...


Madre Latina Luncheon: Breaking Barriers
Date/Time Saturday, November 18, 2017 11:00am–2:00pm Location Amalfi's Restaurant 580 Wolcott Street Waterbury, CT Lunch, free sample,...


Documentary Premiere at Silvermine Arts Center
Come for a reception, panel discussion and premiere of "A Story in Stone." Date/Time November 12, 2017 at 3:00pm Location Silvermine Arts...


League of Women Voters Bridgeport Free Public Forum for Board of Education Candidates
LWV/Bridgeport announces free public forum for 11 candidates running for 6 Bridgeport board of education seats on November 7 ballot....


Community Screening and Conversation: Resilience, The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope
Date/Time December 6, 2017 8:30am–Noon Location University of Bridgeport John J. Cox Student Center We invite you to join Bridgeport...


Passport Day Event Presented by the CT Passport Agency and Congressman Himes Office
Location: Government Center in Stamford Senior Center 2nd floor Event Date/Hours: Wednesday November 29th, 2017 4:00pm - 7:00pm Event...


Pajama Program: Help Us Deliver 1000 Good Nights
Please join the Bridgeport Public Schools in collecting new pajamas and new books for local needy children. Pajama Program provides new,...


Register To Attend The Connecticut Civic Ambassadors Summit
Join other young people, adults, and seniors who are actively engaged in their local communities across the state and become a "Civic...


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...
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