Bridgeport residents expressed their support for Police Chief Roderick Porter at a rally as the police union calls for his removal.
Reginald David
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.
Posted inBridgeport, Economic Development
Could MLK Corridor title help revitalize Bridgeport’s East End?
The East End is one of seven CT areas designated as a Martin Luther King, Jr. Corridor, a program intended to stimulate economic development.
Posted inBridgeport
Bridgeport’s police union wants chief sidelined during probe
Mayor Joe Ganim has agreed to a probe, but the Bridgeport police union called on him to remove Chief Roderick Porter until it is done.
Posted inBridgeport
New Steelpointe apartments fuel affordability debate in Bridgeport
Residents reflecting on the new Steelpointe apartments said they want Bridgeport to grow. But they don’t want to be left behind.
Posted inCities & Towns
Controversial Flock cameras are found across CT. What to know.
The cameras capture information from every passing vehicle, raising questions and concerns about privacy and surveillance in CT towns.
Posted inBridgeport
Bridgeport exhibit shows Greene Homes through residents’ eyes: ‘It’s our story to tell’
Photos documented deteriorating buildings, while challenging the idea that the Bridgeport complex can be reduced to a collection of problems.
Posted inCT Mirror Explains
Back-to-school shopping? Here’s where Bridgeport, Hartford families can find help
Here is a list of some upcoming 2026 back-to-school giveaways and events, as well as more info on CT’s sales tax break this week.
Posted inHartford
Stowe Center explores independence in Black abolitionists’ stories
Thousands of formerly enslaved Black Americans made individual declarations independence. Hartford’s Stowe Center is sharing their stories.
Posted inBriefs
Are automated license plate readers used to enforce traffic laws in CT?
The cameras continuously capture vehicle information such as license plate numbers, make, model, color and other identifying features.
Posted inBriefs
Do doctors have to petition insurers to get some care approved?
Insurers sometimes require permission before certain treatments, medications, imaging tests and procedures can be provided or covered.
Posted inBridgeport
Bridgeport residents seek answers at FaithActs gubernatorial forum
Residents heard Ned Lamont, Josh Elliott and Ryan Fazio respond directly to questions that came from years of conversations in the community.
Posted inEvents
Bridgeport: Sit & Speak Listening Session
Community Engagement Reporter Reginald David is hosting a Sit & Speak on July 30, 2026, at the Bridgeport Public Library.
Posted inBridgeport
Puerto Rican heritage celebrated at Bridgeport’s annual parade
Crowds of people lined Park Avenue and filled Seaside Park on Sunday as Bridgeport celebrated the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Posted inImmigration
In Bridgeport, a call to protect Haitians with Temporary Protected Status
The end of Temporary Protected Status threatens Haitians in Connecticut, but community members said they would stand together and fight.
Posted inBridgeport
Success Village cleanup offers hope, raises questions in Bridgeport community
Success Village is one of CT’s largest housing cooperatives. But it became infamous for financial mismanagement and failing infrastructure.