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Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders Autumn Brews and Fall Wines Tasting
Date/Time Friday, November 3rd, 2017 6:00pm–10:00pm Location Vazzano's Four Seasons 337 Kenyon Street Stratford, CT 06614 Proceeds to...


Westport volunteer flies own plane in P.R. rescue mission
Westporter Paul Weismann brought supplies and took people back to Florida. Photo: Facebook/Paul Weismann Westport pilot Paul Weismann...


Voices from GBLN’s Red Cross blood drive
Thanks to you, the American Red Cross exceeded expectations at the GBLN-sponsored Blood Drive last Saturday. Fifty-four people donated...


Our community responds to Puerto Rico’s need after Hurricane Maria
People walk on a flooded street in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico on September 22, 2017. RICARDO...


Stratford: Relief planning meeting on Oct. 2
The public is invited to attend at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at the Birdseye Municipal Complex, 468 Birdseye Street, Stratford,. The...


Connecticut doctor finds gaps In Puerto Rican health care after Maria
Dr. Rob Fuller, right, and Carrie Vopelak, left, hear about the state of the hospital's ER from Dr. Robles after Hurricane Maria....


HCC has drop-off points for Puerto Rico relief
Beacon Hall Atrium. Housatonic Community College in downtown Bridgeport has set up two drop-off points where you can donate water and...


Puerto Rico Relief at East Side Senior Center
Make checks payable to the American Red Cross, but on the memo, please write GBU for Puerto Rico Relief. This effort is the result of a...


Radiothon to raise money for Puerto Rico
During the radiothon, CTBPT-United for PR will accept donations of water, medicine, waterproof solar flashlights, sanitary napkins,...


CT’s high court to hear landmark school funding case
Robert Cotto Jr. Photo: WNPR WNPR invited Robert Cotto Jr. a lecturer in Educational Studies at Trinity College, to bring us up to date...


Hurricane set Puerto Rico back decades, says commissioner
Buena Vista, San Juan's destruction is shown in an Associated Press photo taken Sunday, Sept. 24. "The devastation in Puerto Rico has set...


GBLN/Red Cross blood drive for Hispanic Heritage is Saturday, Sept. 30
The need for blood is constant, but the supply is not. Latinos have the highest percentage of universal blood types compared to all other...


Hole-in-One: Opportunity to Play at the 2017 CALAHE Scholars Golf Classic
Please join CALAHE and other committed sponsors to help students receive financial assistance to attend college by making this year's...


Encore!Fairfield County 2017 Launched
The Encore!Fairfield County 2017 website is launched! Classes start November 1. Download the press release Now Accepting Applications for...


Mambo Powers Up: 2017 Small Business And Entrepreneurial Expo
Date/Time: Sunday, October 15, 2017 2:00PM-7:00PM Location: Sazon Y Mambo 1691 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06604 203-260-7955...


Citizen Jane Film Festival at the Bijou
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City A film festival exploring issues of urban regeneration and community preservation. At the Bijou Theatre...


Connecticut General Assembly’s Legislative Internship Program Now Accepting Applications
The General Assembly's Legislative Internship Program is now accepting applications for Spring 2018. Interns work one-on-one with...


National Association of Hispanic Nurses Presents Their Annual Tequila Tasting Fundraising Event
Come join us for an incredible night filled with celebration for a unique Scholarship Fundraising event. All that attend will enjoy...


The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship With Fran Pastore
There are more than 10 million women-owned businesses in this country, and while women-owned businesses make up more than a third of the...


DREAMers Need Us Now!
The last week has been a roller coaster for the 800,000 young immigrants currently protected by DACA -- and it’s taking its toll on the...
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