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PSEG Ready2Work Free Apprenticeship Readiness Training Program for Bridgeport Residents
PSEG Ready2Work is a free apprenticeship readiness training program to prepare Bridgeport residents for potential apprenticeships in the...


Thank You AVANGRID/UI For Providing Assistance To Puerto Rico
AVANGRID Inc (NYSE: AGR) is providing assistance to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico by deploying a Tactical Power Restoration Team specializing...


Hispanic Federation Supports the Unity March for Puerto Rico in Washington, DC
The federal government’s response to the disaster in Puerto Rico continues to be unacceptable. As they wait for assistance, our fellow...


UI parent company sending people to help in Puerto Rico
Workers restore high-tension power lines damaged by Hurricane Maria in Guayama, Puerto Rico. Photo: Getty The parent company of our local...


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...


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,...
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