The Mary and Eliza Freeman Houses are all that’s left of Little Liberia, a once-vibrant community of free Black and Native American people.
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Cook and Grow program helps Bridgeport youth build healthy habits
The program uses cooking and gardening to address fast food diets, limited nutrition knowledge and a need for life skills in Bridgeport’s youth.
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Report: Bridgeport cop took ambulance called for shooting victim
A report said Bridgeport police were justified in shooting Dyshan Best, but another cop with a ‘mild panic attack’ took the first ambulance.
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Bridgeport schools request $106M increase, warn of major cuts
Bridgeport officials say the $106M is just to maintain the status quo or they would need to cut another $45M to balance their budget.
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In Bridgeport’s public housing, residents work to rebuild their neighborhoods
Residents in Bridgeport’s public housing — tired of waiting for someone else to fix what’s broken — are stepping up and speaking out.
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As temperatures dip, Bridgeport shelters struggle to meet the need
While more CT households seek shelter each year, available shelter beds have declined, according to Opening Doors Fairfield County.
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CT Mirror’s new community engagement reporting: The year in review
In 2025, we hired community engagement reporters in Bridgeport and Hartford who immediately went to work getting to know their communities.
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What to know when temperatures drop in Bridgeport
When temperatures drop, Bridgeport activates its cold weather response system. Here’s what to know about how to stay warm and help others.
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Harding High’s progress marks turning point for Bridgeport schools
Harding High is no longer on the state’s list of lowest-performing schools. Staff and students say the changes are palpable.
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Fairfield County providers team up to add talk therapy to pediatric practices
A mental health provider is embedding therapists at Pediatric Healthcare Associates’ offices to make behavioral health care easier to access.
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Hurricane Melissa relief efforts underway across CT: How to help
In CT, where Caribbean ties run deep, people are stepping up to help provide relief to victims of Hurricane Melissa. Here’s how to help.
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Bridgeport advocates cheer ICE protection resolution
Bridgeport’s City Council OK’d a resolution encouraging protections for immigrant residents — an overdue victory, advocates say.
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CT United FC will launch without a stadium. That wasn’t the original plan
A campaign for Connecticut to enter the major league soccer market has gained momentum, but there’s a problem: The team doesn’t have a stadium. Yet.