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The City of Bridgeport Partners with Fairfield for Rooster River Cleanup
Bridgeport is working with Fairfield to clear debris and trash from the Rooster River, which runs along the border of both cities.
Feb 14, 2023
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The City of Bridgeport Pushes to Remove the Bottleneck Delay of FOI Requests
In order to more efficiently respond to Freedom of Information requests, the city has authorized the Attorney’s Office to initiate a new FOI program.
Feb 09, 2023
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The City of Bridgeport Hosts Events to Celebrate Black History Month
This year, the City of Bridgeport is hosting events to celebrate Black History Month that encapsulate this year’s “resistance” theme.
Feb 08, 2023
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Chief Porter Holds Press Conference for February 6th Homicides
This afternoon, a press conference was held to discuss the two unrelated homicides that took place on Tuesday, February 6th, 2023.
Feb 07, 2023
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Mayor Ganim Advocates for Education Funding in Support of HB 5003
Mayor Ganim has written testimony that asks lawmakers to consider supporting House Bill No. 5003: An Act Concerning Public Education in Connecticut.
Feb 03, 2023
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How people are using statistical trickery to paint a false narrative about the COVID-19 vaccines
Online personalities are using a false equivalence in arguments about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Feb 01, 2023