Down to 298 police officers–less 50 since a year ago due to retirements and defections to other departments–the city has opened a recruitment drive with the
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‘Makes Me Feel Like I’m A Pioneer’–Bridgeport Native Recalls Flight With Legendary Amelia Earhart
From Eddy Martinez, CT Post: Anne Fiyalka, 101, said flying with Amelia Earhart on Nov. 5, 1936 was an experience she will never forget. She
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Stefanowski, Lamont Weigh In On Supreme Court Decision To Overturn Roe V. Wade
Statements from candidates for governor, Republican Bob Stefanowski and Democrat Ned Lamont. From Stefanowski: Bob Stefanowski, candidate for Governor of Connecticut, responds to the decision by
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How About A Presidential Primary For Connecticut In January 2024?
Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney and Speaker of the House Matt Ritter highlight in a commentary that appeared first in The Courant an effort for
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Bridgeport Film Fest Coming To The Klein In July
From the Bridgeport Film Fest: With City Lights & Company as its fiduciary, the Bridgeport Film Fest is making “philanthropy through film” a priority in Bridgeport, CT. This nonprofit initiative
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Ortiz Signature Effort To Qualify For State Senate Primary Comes Up Short–Court Action Planned
If Juliemar Ortiz’s name appears on the ballot for the August 9 Democratic primary for state senate, she’ll need court intervention. Local and state elections
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CT Report: Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Earnings
From Tom Hopkins, CT Insider Investigator: A new report by the Connecticut Data Collaborative(CT-DC) shows inequities in earnings, education and employment along racial and ethnic lines in
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Celebrate The Zoo’s 100 Birthday On Saturday
News release from the zoo: Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is 100 years old, and is holding a Birthday Bash for its Centennial Celebration on Saturday, June
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