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Mayor Ganim and Bridgeport Police Department Welcome Class #45 to the Bridgeport Police Academy
On Monday, March 27, 2023, the Bridgeport Police Department began the process of training police recruits by hosting the 45th class on their first day of the Police Academy.
Mar 29, 2023
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Mayor Ganim Announces Public Facilities' Plans to Renovate Basketball Courts in Bridgeport
Mayor Ganim announced that Bridgeport’s Department of Public Facilities have begun working on renovations of the basketball courts at Nanny Goat Park located at 74 Oak Street in the Hollow community of Bridgeport.
Mar 27, 2023
Mayor Ganim Statement on Mayor O'Leary's Announcement That He Will Not be Seeking Re-election
Today, Mayor Ganim released a statement following the announcement that Waterbury Mayor Neil O’Leary will not be running for re-election.
Mar 23, 2023
Mayor Ganim Launches Effort to Develop a New Disparity Study of City Procurement
Mayor Ganim announced that his administration, led by the Small and Minority Business Enterprise (SMBE) Office, will commence the search process for a firm to conduct a study regarding disparities in City procurement and contracting.
Mar 22, 2023
City Council Approves Rev. Sara D. Smith as 132nd District Council Member
The Bridgeport City Council approved the appointment of Rev. Sara D. Smith to fill the City Council vacancy in the 132nd District left by Marcus Brown who has since taken office as State Representative.
Mar 21, 2023
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How to Find Trustworthy Health Information - Sniffing out False Information
Understanding that trustworthy information needs evidence is the most important first step to telling the difference between trustworthy and untrustworthy health information. In this article we’ll go over some ways to recognize false information.
Mar 15, 2023