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Political Violence and Health
A new study shows that most American’s detest violence, yet a small but notable minority of people in the study said they would be prepared to use a gun in pursuit of their political goals.
Jul 10, 2024
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The City of Bridgeport Health & Social Services Department Receives Grant to Address Heat and Air Quality Issues in Public Housing
The City of Bridgeport’s Health & Social Services Department has been a recent recipient of the Connecticut State Department of Public Health for Local Heat and Air Quality Preparedness & Response Planning grant; counting Bridgeport as one of two cities in Connecticut who’ve received this grant.
Jul 08, 2024
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Mayor Ganim and the Bridgeport Fire Department Announce Firefighter Recruitment for 2024
Today, Mayor Ganim and the Bridgeport Fire Department held a press conference to announce this year’s recruitment efforts and follows the previous campaign that was held about two-and-a-half years ago in 2022.
Jul 01, 2024
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Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport Remind Residents of Household Bulk Pickup for its Second Phase
This year’s Household Bulk Trash Pickup Program has returned for its second phase of the season.
Jun 28, 2024
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The City of Bridgeport Receives Grant Funding for Community-Led Sustainability Projects
The City of Bridgeport was recently awarded the Partners for Places grant, led by The Funders Network (TFN) in partnership with the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN).
Jun 26, 2024
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Barnum Festival Community Health Fair
Come join local healthcare providers at the Barnum Festival Health Fair!
Jun 25, 2024