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Program Narrative | City of Bridgeport - Cameras and Equipment, FY23 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program
The City of Bridgeport is seeking a four-year grant of $164,024 from the FY23 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program to fund costs associated with supporting and improving law enforcement response in Bridgeport, Connecticut. JAG funds will be used to purchase JAG approved equipment.
Aug 16, 2023
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New research shows that your backyard vegetable garden might contain lead
A study found that vegetables grown in lead-contaminated backyard soil can contain lead, and different vegetables accumulate varying levels of it. Using packaged soil for gardening is safer to avoid lead exposure.
Aug 09, 2023
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Rev. Dr. Herron Keyon Gaston to Transition from Position as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
Rev. Dr. Herron Keyon Gaston has announced he will be taking the position of Vice President for External Affairs and Chief of Staff at the University of Bridgeport and will resign as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Bridgeport, effective Friday, August 18, 2023.
Aug 04, 2023
![Graphic of the two logo options for the City of Bridgeport. The first logo is a gradient of the colors of the rainbow inside of the letters BPT with black text underneath that says Park City. The second logo is a set of lowercase letters. A lowercase letter b is a baby blue with a water symbol inside; the p is a green with a leaf symbol inside, and the t is orange with a light schowcase symbol inside of the t. The word Bridgeport is underneath this logo option in gray.](https://www.bridgeportct.gov/sites/default/files/styles/max_900x600/public/2023-07/COMMS_20230731_Logo_options.png)
Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport Ask for Public Opinion on New Logo for the City
Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport have partnered with SONO Studios to produce a new logo for the City.
Jul 31, 2023
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Groundwork Bridgeport Continues to Enhance Tree Coverage in the City of Bridgeport
Due to an application from Groundwork Bridgeport earlier this year, the City of Bridgeport has been selected as one of six small to mid-sized cities throughout the U.S. and Canada to participate in an initiative to highlight tree planting work within the City.
Jul 28, 2023
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Want your kids to eat their veggies? 2 simple things that you can do today
Getting your kids to eat healthier could be as simple as staying at the table for 10 extra minutes and cutting up their fruits and veggies into bite sized chunks.
Jul 27, 2023