Bridgeport’s City Council OK’d a resolution encouraging protections for immigrant residents — an overdue victory, advocates say.
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.
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Can you buy liquor from wholesale clubs like Costco or BJ’s in CT without a membership?
State law requires that alcohol retailers sell to the general public, meaning stores cannot restrict liquor sales to members only.
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Does CT rely on imported natural gas because it doesn’t produce any?
Connecticut’s electric power sector alone used a record amount of natural gas in 2023, accounting for nearly 60% of total state generation.
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No Kings protests bring thousands to cities across CT
An estimated 10,000 people came to the CT state Capitol to call for opposition to President Donald Trump’s changes in federal policy.
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Does CT have the highest percentage of Italians in the U.S.?
Italian immigration to CT surged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as thousands arrived from southern Italy and Sicily seeking jobs.
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Do employers use AI to conduct interviews?
Some large companies field millions of applications each year, and AI tools help recruiters manage the overwhelming volume of submissions.
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Bridgeport farmers markets: How to save, where they’re located
The Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative offers ways for residents to save money at the markets, including programs like SNAP matching.
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Does the U.S. import a large share of generic prescription drugs from India?
India produces about 35% of the active pharmaceutical ingredients, or APIs, for generics in the entire world.
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Does the U.S. immigration court have a 4-year backlog of more than 3M cases?
Even with recent efforts to hire judges and create new processing dockets, the system is still overwhelmed.
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Is proposition betting legal in Connecticut?
Proposition, or “prop,” betting is legal in Connecticut, but it is tightly regulated, especially when college sports are involved.
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Bridgeport: Community Listening Session
Join us for a Bridgeport Community Listening Session on Wednesday, September 24 at 6 p.m. at the Burroughs Community Center.
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Has the world broken heat records in recent years?
Global temperatures in 2024 were about 2.3°F higher than the 20th-century average. Scientists say the rise is tied to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Bridgeport’s Sisters at the Shore are changing lives through prayer
What started as a weekly gathering of women to pray at Seaside Park grew into a movement that spread to Chicago, North Carolina and Italy.
