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Mayor Ganim Announces Roderick Porter as Chief of Police for the City of Bridgeport
Mayor Ganim announced that Roderick Porter will serve as the City of Bridgeport’s Chief of Police, after an extensive search and selection process.
Nov 10, 2022
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Bridgeport Celebrates Over 200 Trees Being Planted in the Park City
Today, the city celebrated tree planting initiatives carried out this year, which led to the planting of over 200 trees within the city.
Nov 03, 2022
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Mayor Ganim Visits Congress Plaza Commons Downtown Development as it Nears Completion
Mayor Ganim visited the construction site of the $25 million Downtown development that will house nearly 100 units of market-rate rental housing.
Nov 02, 2022
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Risky Sweetness: Several studies show that soft drinks increase mortality risk
Research suggests that drinking soda multiple times a day could take years off your life.
Nov 02, 2022
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Bridgeport Health Department Named Best STD Testing Facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut by Testing.com
In October 2022, the Communicable Disease Clinic received an award for being featured in Testing.com’s new report as the best community-based STD prevention and treatment organizations in Bridgeport!
Nov 01, 2022
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Mayor Ganim Touts Downtown Intermodal Connectivity Project
Today, Mayor Ganim visited the $4.6 million federally funded Connectivity Project along Water Street.
Oct 26, 2022