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Auction for Hope – Virtual Auction
Due to the perilous situation currently striking our country, we have made the decision to move our auction online. In these times of...


25 Under 35: Keila Torres Ocasio
Keila Torres Ocasio, 34 Investigations editor, Hearst Connecticut Media Group Bridgeport, Conn. Education: University of Bridgeport,...


Maria Pereira (Opinion): Not One More Dollar For Amphitheater
Read about it on the CT POST


NEW Free Online Parent Drug Prevention Training Program
Courage to Speak® Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" NEW Free Online Parent Drug Prevention...


Medical and Non-Medical Volunteers Needed
The current COVID-19 public health emergency is creating a labor crisis for health care facilities and nonprofits across the state that...


Funding resources for artists impacted by Covid-19
FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS In light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the artist community, the Foundation for...


Expanded Unemployment Benefits Guidance AND MORE!
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of Americans applying for unemployment insurance. In response, the U.S. Department of...


Important Update About the New Special Enrollment Period
The Access Health CT New Special Enrollment Period has been extended through Friday, April 17, 2020 for uninsured Connecticut residents...


New Book by Julia Alvarez
A Most-Anticipated Book of the Year: O, The Oprah Magazine * The New York Times * Vogue * Bustle * BuzzFeed * The Millions * The...


Economic Impact Payments: What You Need To Know
Economic impact payments: What you need to know Check IRS.gov for the latest information: No action needed by most people at this time...


Red Cross Needs your help!
Red Cross needs your help now to keep the hospital shelves stocked https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/coronavirus--covid-19--...


Information & Resources to Help Communities #LiveUnited During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Information & Resources to Help Communities #LiveUnited During the Coronavirus Pandemic 2-1-1 Connecticut's new online resource guide can...


2020 Reembolsos: Respuestas a las preguntas más comunes
2020 Reembolsos: Respuestas a las preguntas más comunes ¿Porque propone el Congreso pagar reembolsos a individuos? COVID-19 ha producido...


Social Security Benefits Other Updates Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Social Security Benefits Will be Paid On Time and Other Updates Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social...


TaxDay is now set for July 15
The #IRS deadline is extended to July 15. All taxpayers -- individuals, corporations, other non-corporate filers and those who pay...


Employee Retention Credit Available
IRS News Release 2020-62, IRS: Employee Retention Credit available for many businesses financially impacted by COVID-19. Learn more here:...


Helpful Information from AARP
AARP is creating content and sharing information that is helpful to everyone, but is also uniquely designed to address issues faced by...


Coronavirus in Latin America
MEXICO CITY — Latin America is rapidly grinding to a halt over the threat of the novel coronavirus, with heads of state ordering border...


Edward Martinez – President of GBLN
Born and raised in Bridgeport, Eddie is a Harding High School graduate, U.S. Army OIF Veteran and was a State of Connecticut Judicial...
Job – Teachers Wanted
Bridgeport Public Schools is now seeking prospective candidates who may want to have a teaching career with BPS. If you or someone you...
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