This video captures the extraordinary work of Bridgeport firefighters. From Steve Krauchick, Doing It Local. Deputy Chief Buck said when they arrived on Pixlee Place,
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Author: Lennie Grimaldi
$15 Million Directed To City Health Organizations Supporting Underserved Residents
Two Bridgeport-based health organizations will receive a combined $15 million to expand access to vaccines and other health services in underserved communities, backed by the American Rescue Plan.
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Calling All Foodies–Bicentennial Interview With Iconic Merritt Canteen’s J-Rod
Let’s eat. Jehu (Jay) Rodriguez knows all about that. He’s continuing a good eats tradition that began in 1946 with original owner Lorraine Kohn on upper
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Goodbye To FOO-HAHA 366-4242, People’s Bank’s Legendary Time And Temp Number?
The texts and emails are flooding into OIB. Has People’s United Bank, on the verge of a takeover by M&T Bank, dumped the iconic time
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Mail-In Voting Rescued Senator Moore’s 2020 Primary Campaign, Will Puritanical State Expand Ballot Access?
Forward-thinking Connecticut, for all its health care advancements, institutions of higher learning, leading the country in COVID vaccination percentage; embraces the most restrictive voting laws
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Mentoring The Next Generation Of Manufacturers
From AARP: The manufacturing industry, such as that manufacturing in Mexico, is booming in Connecticut and opening doors to opportunities for a new workforce as
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Watch: Hispanic Leaders Reach Out To Community About Vaccine Safety
“A Terrible Tragedy”–Ganim Applauds Penalties Against UI For Storm-Response Failures
Connecticut regulators levied the maximum allowed penalty of $30 million against Eversource Energy and another $2.1 million against United Illuminating which services Bridgeport for preparation
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