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Grammy® Award Winner Gilberto Santa Rosa at Foxwoods!
April 8, 2018 7:00PM Grand Theater Gilberto Santa Rosa is a six-time GRAMMY® award winning recording artist and he is one of the most...


Become a Literacy Volunteer
Share your knowledge, and make a difference in someone’s life in 2018! Literacy Volunteers help adult students learn to speak English, or...


Hurricane survivors: Update your information with FEMA
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and María are encouraged to contact FEMA and update their information. This is...


The Firebird Society of Bridgeport, CT Inc. Presents “The Valentine After Party”
The Firebird Society of Bridgeport, CT Inc. (local chapter of The International Association of Black Professional Firefighters) presents...


DACA Renewal Alert
On January 13th USCIS announced it would resume accepting DACA renewal applications. Until further notice, USCIS is currently and will...


CT Department of Transportation Proposed Fare & Service Change Hearings
The Connecticut Department of Transportation will conduct public hearings on proposed public transit fare increases for bus, rail and...


2018 Alma Maldonado-Cordner Book Scholarship Application Now Available
We are pleased to share the 2018 Alma Maldonado-Cordner Book Scholarship application for graduating college bound Latina high school...


Liceo Cubano Of Bridgeport, CT and Puerto Rican Parade Of Fairfield County, Inc. Present A Night Of
Date/Time Friday, February 16, 2018 7:00 pm – 12:00 pm Location Liceo Cubano 2790 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT $5.00 Admission DJ...


Free Career Training at HCC For Individuals Receiving SNAP Benefits
In order to be considered for a training students must come in and meet with Loretta Ebron Snap Coordinator. There is an intake form and...


AARP and United Way Worldwide Debut the “Do You Care Challenge”
AARP and United Way Worldwide have debuted the “Do You Care ChallengeSM,” a new easy-to-use interactive online tool that lets people get...


CALAHE 2018-2019 Scholarship Application Now Open
We encourage you to spread the word to our Latino youth about this wonderful opportunity. Open to incoming freshman and undergraduate...


Coastal Link Service Change
Beginning on January 28, 2018, there will be changes to the Coastal Link schedule. GBT and the partner agencies operating the Coastal...


The BPEF, Inc. Presents Gina Barreca
When: March 21, 2018 12:00 PM Where: Bridgeport Holiday Inn 1070 Main St Bridgeport, CT 06604 Dr. Gina Barreca is a nationally...


SMART Recovery Substance Abuse Support Groups
The Children’s Center of Hamden is excited to begin weekly, free SMART recovery substance abuse support groups that are open to the...


ACE 2018 Nominations Now Open
The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is pleased to request nominations for the 3rd annual Arts & Culture Empowerment (ACE) Awards....


Scholarship Opportunity for Graduating Seniors
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation manages a large and exciting scholarship program for both graduating high school seniors and...


Conn. steps in as FEMA rescinds benefits for displaced PR families
Jesenia Rodriquez talks about how her family fled Puerto Rico after hurricane Maria and is receiving help to relocate in Connecticut....


Sign up to help count Bridgeport’s 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...


High School And College Students Invited To Participate In The Third Civic Life Project Youth Film C
Hate speech, mistrust between police and minority youth, students' First Amendment rights. These are topical headlines. However, how...


Save The Date: 14th Annual Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night
Date/Time Tuesday, March 13 2018 (Snow date March 20th) 5:30pm Dinner 6:30pm Program Begins Location Roton Middle School 201 Highland...
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