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![Photo of a rendering of the SquashBridge facility being developed in Bridgeport](https://www.bridgeportct.gov/sites/default/files/styles/max_900x600/public/2024-02/Squashbridge%20Press%20Conference-01.jpg)
Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport Announces the Construction of the SquashBridge Community Facility
Earlier today, Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport announced the construction of the SquashBridge Community Facility underneath the leadership of the Squash & Education Alliance (SEA).
Feb 16, 2024
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The City of Bridgeport Records Nearly 10,000 Drivers Who Illegally Passed a School Bus Over a Six-Month Period
The City of Bridgeport today announced that nearly 10,000 motorists illegally passed a stopped school bus during the first six months of the school year.
Feb 15, 2024
![Six kids jumping in a sunny field with mountains in the background](https://www.bridgeportct.gov/sites/default/files/styles/max_900x600/public/2024-02/HDR_20240210_Kids_Jumping_Field.jpg)
A Public Health Win: Younger Generations are Smoking Cigarettes Less and Less
A major public health focus is educating people on the dangers of smoking cigarettes. These efforts are resulting in fewer new smokers each year; a reason to celebrate!
Feb 14, 2024
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Preliminary Status Report Regarding the Use of Deadly Force by the Bridgeport Police Department on February 4, 2024
On February 4, 2024, members of the Bridgeport Police Department were conducting a criminal investigation in the area of Oak Street in Bridgeport, where it was reported that an individual was in possession of weapons and narcotics.
Feb 09, 2024
![Flyer for the Greater Bridgeport Volunteer Income Tax (VITA) Kickoff discussing where participants can go to receive free tax preparation for households who made $63,000 or less in 2023](https://www.bridgeportct.gov/sites/default/files/styles/max_900x600/public/2024-02/VITA%20flyer%20for%202023%20tax%20season.jpg)
The Connecticut Association for Human Services Announces the Greater Bridgeport Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Kickoff
Today, a press conference was held to announce the Greater Bridgeport Volunteer Income Tax (VITA) Kickoff, hosted by the Connecticut Association for Human Services.
Feb 09, 2024
![A photo of the rendering for the restoration of 464 and 484 East Main Street](https://www.bridgeportct.gov/sites/default/files/styles/max_900x600/public/2024-02/Historic%20Restoration%20of%20East%20Main%20Street%20Buildings-01.jpg)
Mayor Ganim Announces the Historic Restoration of Two Buildings on East Main Street
Today, a press conference was held to announce the Historic Restoration of two buildings, located at 464 and 484 East Main Street.
Feb 08, 2024