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Bridgeport’s Sit & Speak is a listening session hosted by Reginald David, the CT Mirror’s Bridgeport-focused community engagement reporter. It was created to center the voices of residents in an open and honest conversation. The session on Thursday, July 30, 2026, will focus on development. Join local developers and community members for an open conversation about housing neighborhood improvements, major projects, and the future of Bridgeport.

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Bridgeport Public Library, Beardsley Branch, 2536 East Main Street

Attendees can expect a welcoming environment where they can speak freely, listen to others and engage in meaningful dialogue about the issues shaping Bridgeport’s development. Email Reginald or join the Bridgeport text line if you have any questions.

Reginald David is the Community Engagement Reporter for CT Mirror. He builds relationships across Connecticut to elevate community voices and deepen public dialogue around local issues. Previously, he was a producer at KCUR 89.3, Kansas City’s NPR station, where he created community-centered programming, led live event coverage for major events like the NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade, and Royals Opening Day, and launched KC Soundcheck, a music series spotlighting local and national artists. Reginald has also hosted special segments, including an in-depth interview with civil rights leader Alvin Brooks and live community coverage on issues like racial segregation and neighborhood development. He began his public media career as an ‘Integrity in News’ intern at WNPR in Hartford.