Photos documented deteriorating buildings, while challenging the idea that the Bridgeport complex can be reduced to a collection of problems.
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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.
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Bridgeport’s Steelpointe Harbor project wraps up first residential phase
The project overcame funding challenges and morphed from a luxury development to allotting a certain number of middle-income apartments.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PODCAST: How this CT reporter is taking a different approach to journalism
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma interviews CT Mirror’s Reginald David about his work as a community engagement reporter in Bridgeport.
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100GirlsLeading summit looks to empower Bridgeport’s young female leaders
The free event featured activities and information designed to help girls connect with women who have forged successful paths.
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At Bridgeport’s train station, a small group asks residents to pause and think
The members gather outside the train station every Monday, turning one of the city’s busiest public spaces into an informal forum on issues.
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Behind the scenes of Bridgeport’s Democratic Town Committee
In Bridgeport, the DTC occupies an influential position. Its endorsements shape political races for top local and state offices.
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New training for CT urban police officers to incorporate community input
A requirement under the 2020 Police Accountability Act is finally in development. The training will roll out to Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven and elsewhere in 2027.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Former Bridgeport munitions testing site redeveloped as urban forest
During the cleanup effort, workers removed of nearly 5,000 pieces of bullet shells and other munitions from Lake Success.
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Bridgeport’s Haitian community holds inaugural Flag Day parade
Bringing the public celebration to Bridgeport was years in the making. For many, the event was more than a celebration. It was recognition.
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Report finds unequal access to space, resources at city parks in Bridgeport
A custom ParkScore report from Trust for Public Land gave Bridgeport an overall score of 45 out of 100 after evaluating 61 parks in the city.
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Freeman Houses preserve history of Bridgeport’s Black community
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.
